We started our morning by touring the elementary school in the Nueva Vida church. They teach students in grades preschool to 4th grade. Obviously the kids were super cute and our students enjoyed seeing their classrooms. 
Carson showing off a trick to entertain the students...
Next we headed upstairs for some ice breaker games with our Dominican friends. Musical chairs is a fun one to play with them and was a tad bit competitive. ;)
Here is Payson deciding jumping over the chairs was the fastest way to get there.
Next we began working on our gym project. We are adding floors, rubber mats, painting the walls and adding new windows. It will make a massive improvement for them. Our students did an amazing job of working hard (despite the heat) and we were proud of the skills they brought to the project.
Carson showing off a trick to entertain the students...
Next we headed upstairs for some ice breaker games with our Dominican friends. Musical chairs is a fun one to play with them and was a tad bit competitive. ;)
Here is Payson deciding jumping over the chairs was the fastest way to get there.
Next we began working on our gym project. We are adding floors, rubber mats, painting the walls and adding new windows. It will make a massive improvement for them. Our students did an amazing job of working hard (despite the heat) and we were proud of the skills they brought to the project. Here is Greg working hard...
Tyler rocked at his job- getting the floor installed was tough work.
After a long day of working in the heat, we headed back to the hotel for a quick shower and dinner (fried chicken!). Then we were off to the church for the Tuesday evening service. These pictures can´t possibly do the service any justice without the sound. :) They sure take their worshiping to a whole new level- it was amazing and we can´t wait to bring a bit of their enthusiam back with us.
We were especially proud of Greg who shared his testimony tonight. The members of the church loved getting to hear his powerful story.
Here he is speaking while Raphael translates.
Christine and Jamie on the dance team
The two Emily´s, also on the dance team.
Payson on the flags...
Evan, Payson, Carson (behind his flag) and Greg during the flag performance.
The drama team was AMAZING- below are photos of their performance.
Time for worship... Nueva Vida style!
Pastor Raquel gave a very moving sermon.
Time for more worship...
What a long day- we are wiped out, but so glad to have another great day here.
We continue to be amazed at your hard work & willingness to help others. We can't wait to hear about the drama presentation. It appeared to be a very moving story. We <3 U Meg-Meg!
ReplyDeleteForever you guys will be bonded by what you are doing, witnessing & learning from your new friends at Nueva Vida Church.
Blessings, the Petrick Family
"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." Philippians 4-13