Tuesday - Day 3

"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."  Galatians 6:9



Tuesday was another very busy day. I apologize to all the readers for the delay in this post - my internet connection was interrupted as pictures were being updated, and I lost the blog last night. Better late than never!

Tuesday Events

In the afternoon I was able to walk around the school taking video of everyone in their daily schedule. 

I had so much pleasure watching Ruth Rice light up the eyes and hearts of the students with the new music program. The bells were in the students' hands making two-part harmony - so much progress after one day in class!

Next door, I witnessed a small miracle that lit up the classroom and the face of Dr. Rice that only could have been sent from above. A small creature letting us know that we had the Lord with us.

Progress continued on the many vehicles that were getting the special attention of Carl Wirth. I had to ask Carl to remove himself from under the car in order to get a picture!

The men working in the wood shop added more sawdust to the pile out back behind the school - more pictures tomorrow from the team that is building beautiful bookcases and desks for the school!

Mary led her group as they continued to work off-site to paint a huge wall outside a community church where the children gather daily for a feeding program. The children receive their only meal - once a day - at the church. 

A wondrous painting of Jesus in a field of flowers emerged with the help of many Nicaraguans in Pastor Denny's community. Mary's brilliant idea turned into a sea of children waiting to imprint their hands at the feet of Jesus. Truly, a community painting brought together with the blessings from above.

After a team-building experience at the hotel, our group went to a church service in the evening. Members of the BLC team were welcomed with open arms. Pastor Denny described his sincere admiration for Wayne and the work that the Tingles and BLC do for his church. He described the feeding program and how it not only provides food for bellies, but also provides the food for the soul. He thanked the BLC for their support and especially that the team had chosen to assist them and “not some other country, or some better-off church in Managua, but here, here in the heart….”

Finally, members of our team gave their testimonies. I felt moved by the whole tearful and joyous experience. Praise be to God!