Sorry for the delay in this blog, the internet has been down for a day!
So Saturday was the day of the womens event. We woke up at the usual time of around 6 to find a 'small tarantula' in the sink. After a few screams, one of the older boys from the home came to rescue us. Apparently it was venomous...so he used some kitchen tongs to remove it. After the initial shock we continued with our breakfast and ran through the itinerary for the day.
The plan for the morning was to make sandwiches, this seemed like a colossal task and so we were worried when we didn't begin making them until half 11! Despite the delay, we made 192 sandwiches in just under an hour and were all ready for the day ahead.
Soon we were off. when on the bus it took us a while to get off as we kept forgetting things and people but we got there in the end with plenty of time to spare. The afternoon started with some Spanish worship and some dancing put on by some of the youth. This followed with an introduction from Rosalie followed by testimonies from Beth, about chosing love and not fear and from Charlotte about forgiveness, all of which were received well from the Church of around 90 women. The talks were not only encouraging for the Hondurans but also the rest of the team that were there. After this we had a small break and handed out the sandwiches we'd made in the morning with some soda.
The church were all grateful for the snack and were ready to return to some teaching. We began part 2 with singing to them, 2 songs in English and 1 in Spanish. Alejandra then spoke about the women's worth - more precious than silver. This followed by some time in ministry and handing out the gifts we had prepared for the women. All seemed to enjoy themselves as we were shown through the 90 hugs each of us got before leaving the building.
Some final thank yous and dancing was done and we were back on the bus for a quick change over at the home before a bonfire tonight with the kids. Only the youth half of the group decided to join in the bonfire as the others were tired. The bonfire was an evangelical event put on by the church which involved fire, worship and what seemed like a very motivational talk (in Spanish).
We were glad to get home and in bed after a long day!
Hope all is well at home and I hope it's starting to warm up in preparation for our return.
Lots of love,
Lois x
Me and the Missus, and the kids, we been down in Sarf Lunnon, innit. Been at Grandma's 'ouse and she ain't got no innernet neither. She says HELLO to Sarah & Ruth. Had to print out your blog for her, so she could read it. Well impressed with you lot doing 192 sandwiches in under an hour! Mind you, Jesus fed 5,000+ with just 5 loaves and 2 fish so you've got a bit of a way to go yet. Was the bonfire as impressive as the towering inferno from 2011?
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