Sunday Church Day and Team Building

 The team got some much needed rest last night with a slow start in the morning to give everyone a chance to catch up and get settled for the week.  We met for breakfast and then followed with a worship song and a prayer and quick reflections on our journey so far.  Afterwards, we travelled to La Ceibita to attend church with our Honduran family.  It was and always is, a beautiful sight to get out of the car and see all the smiling faces of the kiddos and the love they show us.  Lots of hugs and laughter as we catch up and say hi.  I gave my sweet girl Valery squeezes and we then went into the church to join everyone for worship.  

Worship in Honduras is always so joyful and passionate.  People don’t hold back in their prayers and their faith and it’s uplifting and amazing to see and hear.  Pastor delivered a wonderful message about being “awake” and listening to what God needs us to do.  There were welcomes and introductions from the team and I talked for a little bit to the congregation and thanked them as always for their open arms and hearts.  

After church we sat outside and ate a delicious lunch that was prepared for us before heading back to the hotel to change for the rest of the day.  

We had the opportunity to spend some time out by the ocean in Trujillo just hanging out, team building and getting to know each other a little better.  Lots of laughter today.  Always good for the soul and for team building.  After a few hours at the ocean, we headed back to the hotel to clean up and get ready for dinner.  We then had dinner served at the hotel since most places appear be shut down on Sundays.  

Following dinner we had a wonderful devotion and time for sharing and worshipping God together.  It has been a wonderful blessing of a day with a spectacular sunset tonight.  

I’m excited and ready to go and can’t wait to see what God has planned for us this week.  It is such a blessing to be here. Tomorrow is a full work day, so time for some rest.  

Blessings,

Shelley 

Spectacular sunset tonight - with a view of the cross.  God is good 

Always fun in the van 

Anne and Mateo chatting after church 

Some of the church kids hanging out with our younger missioners 

Pretty views in the hotel 





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