Day 2

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. "

This was the devotional for tonight!  We arrived safely after a long bus ride and got right to work heading to the day care for VBS.  We are tired, but enthused for what God has called us here to do!

"Today was incredible. The bus ride, (we didn't really know exactly know how long it was going to be) was a long ride through the night and we had no idea what to expect when we got to Trujillo. We had breakfast once we got to Trujillo, and then were brought to lunch within the next hour. On the way we were told that we were going to do VBS with the kids, and what an experience that was! I loved the feeling at the Day Care! We dove immediately into a sea of kids which was the highlight of the day. However, with this blessing comes a possibility of being way to tired to even show a smile. Please pray for strength as we go through the next few days."  - Emma C.

"As soon as I got off the bus and we were leaving Trujillo, I knew this place was a different world. Driving through the various small towns and cities I saw shack after shack made mainly of brick and clay, some with roofs and some without. After arriving in Trujillo, the first thing we did was VBS with the kids of the dump, and as soon as we walked into the child care center we were overrun with kids jumping on us, hugging us, they just needed some love. And no matter how hard or tiring our trip was, every time we saw a smile on a kids face it was all worth it. I ask that you pray for us, that as the days go on and our exhaustion grows we'll have the strength to stay flexible and keep a big smile on our faces. Grace and Peace Friends and Family and thanks for all your support." - Zach M.