We have been blessed with a great home. The 4 of us agreed that we want to use it to really bless the community as well. Our hearts desires were quickly answered.
Drew and Ann went to the church/orphanage 2 blocks from our house on Sunday. When they came back they said we were having church at our house on Tuesday! How cool!
IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! They just wanted to welcome us to the neighborhood and let us know we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. They provided us with encouragement, us "being strangers in a strange land," they are here for us, and as they read in Isaiah 41, God also says not to fear because he is always with us. (Drew translated for us.) So wonderful. It was about 12 people- so. We sang in Spanish, Quetchwa, and we sang a song in English. It was neat to look around and some were "modern" Bolivians, some were "traditionally dressed", some young and some old. Then we played Bolivian games. To end the night they brought the 4 of us in the middle, laid hands on us and prayed. It felt like home.
The whole time they spoke to us, I (Jenny) cried. I could not comprehend what they were saying, yet, I understood everything?? It was such affirmation that this is where we are supposed to be. They are so passionate about Jesus. I love seeing God's Church in another country. It is so beautiful. We serve such a big God.
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Yessss!! LOVE LOVE LOVE reading of your adventures. I'm so happy you guys are there-you did it! You're doing it! We will gladly follow along, know you are loved and supported from afar by team Hartford!
Love that you guys have blog! So fun. We're excited to keep up with your many adventures. Hugs
Just read from beginning to end - cried, laughed, smiled! You 2 are amazing - and so is GOD!! What a story you have to tell, and it's just beginning. Love you both.
WOW!!! This is so great! What a remarkable adventure God has you on. Have fun with the 6th grade Jenny. I'ts one of my favorites. The kids are literally standing right in the middle of the road deciding which way they want to go. Big job. Big God.
Kisses,
Your favorite Aunt Susie
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