You Make Beautiful Things Out of Us

HEY EVERYONE!!! Sorry for not posting yesterday! I'm sure you were very sad you didn't get to read our blog post, a.k.a. works of art. Our devotions and dance party continued past our bedtime. Yesterday morning we visited the Good Shepherd group home in Palmar Arriba. Beth shared her music therapy talents and she and some others from our group sang and played with the children there all morning. Others did repairs around the home such as: repairing the handrails, putting cement curbs in, filling gaps in cement, and other small projects. It was an amazing experience and we all learned about the amazing things that are being accomplished at the home. After, we went to the school to put on our Vacation Bible School. In the Dominican events always start about half an hour past the original set time. So our VBS started at 1, Dominican time... 1:30. We had 125 kids, but as word spread through the village it grew to about 100 more. It was chaotic but worth every second. The kids had fun learning about Jesus feeding the five thousand and they each received a backpack and Spanish bible. Later in the afternoon the BLC sports team was challenged to a basketball game against the locals. Unfortunately, it was 100 degrees outside that day. With God all things are possible, and the BLC Bucks pulled out a hard earned win. The night ended in devo's and the dance party. This morning was an early waking at 6:30. We then began our 4 hour drive to visit our World Vision child. His name is Rauli, and he was very greatful to meet our group. We met Rauli and the rest of his family while enjoying an authentic Dominican lunch. His grandmother was so thankful and she kept calling us her children. It was a memorable experience. Rauli loved volleyball so once again team BLC stepped onto the court. It was lots of fun and all the girls finally got to participate...oh and did I mention it was absolutely pouring out?!? But no rain, thunder, or lightning can keep us from having the time of our lives. The ride home was filled with many God sightings, rainbows, and finally for dinner at....... TACO BELL! We stopped for a T-Bell dinner with some Baskin Robbins to top it off. We just finished devo's and are getting ready for some sleep and our final work day tomorrow. Please keep the seminary in your prayers as well as safety for everyone helping. Goodnight World, Peace, and God's Blessings to all!