For those of you that were with us in February, this will be familiar. This is the stage with the praise and worship band setting up for Sunday Service at Iglesia del Camino. Last time Pastor Mike was in the U.S.
Today, we had the privilege of meeting him and listening to him preach on "Being bold when speaking about Christ".
This is considered a bi-lingual multicultural congregation. The message is delivered in English and translated in Spanish. Today there were over 300 present in worship. This was a very moving and inspiring experience. After services are concluded, everyone stacks their chairs in the corner and fellowships with one another.
After having lunch, we headed up to find the Gonzalez house that we constructed in February. An administrative assistant at the church, Obed, knew an easier route to the house. It had been raining all night and most of today. Unlike last time, we traveled to the top by vehicle before walking down a narrow path, in the rain, about 100 yards to the house with supplies and gifts.
Thank the Lord, they were home! As soon as Victoria (in red) saw the Gringos, she squealed with delight. The rest of the family came out to greet us under there newly constructed lean to next to the house.
After hugs were exchanged, we gave the kids some gifts the girls had prepared. We also bought some dried goods at Cinma Market and a small pressure cooker for the grandmother. Bob informed us that due to the high altitude, beans are difficult to cook over an open fire. The pressure cooker will save her a great deal of time and firewood.
The kids were excited to receive balls, chalks, puzzles, and clothes.
Carla is here showing off her ball and personalized box full of hair bows and ribbons.
One of the boys posing with a container of chalk.
After a short visit, we gathered for a group photo. We also presented the family with a framed photograph of the family and team in front of their new home from February. The family blessed us and showed their gratitude with hugs all around, as well as heart felt tears. They told of how often they thought of us and wished us back soon.
This is the trail back up the mountain to the vehicles.
Still raining!
With 24 hours of rain, Obed (only having 2wd) had difficulty backing up the narrow, wet path.
Bob got the opportunity to use his newly purchased 4x4 to pull Obed up the hill.
This is the view from the truck window on the slick pathway. By the way, there is NOT a guard rail or shoulder. A little nail biting going on at this point. Billy even opened his door for easy exit out of the passenger door. WHAT A TEAM PLAYER! wuss....
"One for all and all for one, I thought".
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