We have found room in the inn

Good evening followers.  Such a full day.  Here is a rundown of what we have done since our last blog post.  Our accommodations last night were tolerable, and by many standards wonderful.  The guys all stayed in one room and the girls stayed in 2.  No ac but several fans.  About 5:30 am the power went off which shut the fans off.  About 10 minutes later the roar of a generator was heard and the fans resumed their job.  Such a blessed roar.

This morning we went to Ebenezer Church beside the school we will be working on.  I was able to reconnect with the pastor after having been gone for 2 years.  We experienced Sunday school and an incredible worship.  Tim and Adam helped lead a song and ended with How Great Thou Art, which led to the song being sung in Spanish, Creole, and English at the same time.  God's love is a universal language.  Many of the pictures that were posted on the youth facebook page are from the church.

After church we were given information that we would not move to the hotel.  Instead we were to pack our bags and they would be moved to new rooms.  We went to a beautiful beach and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon.  When we returned, our rooms were not ready so we ate dinner.  After dinner we saw dozens of people working to construct beds for our group.  Everyone is now in a permanent spot for the week.  All girls are together and the guys are in 3 spots at Casa Pastoral.  All rooms are air conditioned and bathrooms are much better.

Tonight's devotion was from Matthew 9:27-31.  We believe that God will show each of us what we need to see according to our faith.  

Many God sightings were shared tonight.  Here are some:

Peyton saw God in the church as we were able to communicate with children and others despite the language barrier.

Grace G saw God in the passion that was exhibited in worship.

Abby saw God as the music united everyone in worship.

Ellie saw God in the ladies who peeled potatoes for the entire group of folks staying here.

Conner saw God in the congregation across the street who have worshipped with passion for a long time.

Amelia saw God in the opportunity she had to teach a child how to give to the church and to God through an offering.

Elizabeth saw God in how each one of our team experienced God in new and different ways.

Todd saw God in the power of the congregation that prayed protection and Gods presence over our team in worship this morning.

There were many more God sightings shared but there is no time for typing them all.  Today has been amazing.  Tomorrow we go to work.  The VBS team will work inside the church where we worshipped today as the construction team works outside at the school.  Check the youth facebook page for pictures.  Feel free to share your comments for the team.  Tomorrow is Thomas' birthday so pray that it is a special day for him.

Goodnight from Casa Pastoral in La Romana, Dominican Republic.