Today the WHOLE team was together and headed out to the Cadereyta. For those not familiar, the Cadereyta is an area where the government has relocated squatters or homeless people into one area. Having been there for several years, there is just now electric lines run and septic run even though it's not all hooked up to the "homes". Back2Back has been partnering with Pastor Jose Angel who works full time and reaches out to evangelize and pastor this community.
Today about a dozen of the team did some work projects on the community center that is being built there in the Cadereyta. They worked on forming rebar to prep for a concrete pour and worked on installing electric boxes. And all of this work was done on the roof which provided for a hot day! A handful of the team prepped the lunch outreach and began serving tons of kids and families chicken tostadas! And the rest of the team jumped in playing with the kids. There was coloring and crafts, a little bit of baseball and soccer and a WHOLE LOT of piggy back rides! There was also a lot of reunions with the team and some of the kids that we worked with last year!
Tomorrow we head back to the Cadereyta to pick up a bunch of the kids and take them to a pool for a party! We'll also be handing out backpacks filled with school supplies which for most is the only way they can have supplies for school and we'll also be grilling out hamburgers. This is a huge deal for them to actually be able to eat meat, let alone two days in a row! It will be a great day!
The team is doing awesome! Everyone is pouring out everything they have and serving, loving, encouraging so well! Pictures to come soon!!!
-John
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Wow, you guys never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteKaitlyn and Tori, You guys look beautiful with the light of the Lord shining through you. I can't wait to hear the stories.
Love, Mom (and Jackie)
It is so exciting to hear and see what a difference the team is making for God! What a wonderful time to experience and show the love of Jesus.
ReplyDeleteFor those posting the stories and pictures, thank you for enabling us to accompany the team through your eyes. It is a priviledge and honor to see what amazing things are happening.
We are praying for you. Beccah and Eden, we miss you and know that God's has great things in store for you. Continue to open your heart!
We love you!
Mom (Joanne)
Jonathan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to see pictures and read about all the great things God is doing through the group. We left your brother in Lewisburg yesterday about 5. We are praying for all and excited to hear the stories.
We love you!!! Hope you aren't feeling neglected by your Mom and Dad this trip!
Dad and Mom
how amazing to see all of you with the love of christ in your eyes and in your service to others. Miss you Amanda.
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What a great day for you all...I can't imagine how hot it must be. Extreme heat makes me crazy! Hope the sunscreen is flowing! I'm so proud of you ALL. Peyton, Kelsey, Craig, Val, Nikki, O and Austin we're praying for you each day. Your hard work and heart for serving amaze me all the time. Love to you all!
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Hey Ab,
ReplyDeleteIts awesome to hear how well everything is goin down there! Its been really hard not being able to see or talk to you, but knowing that you are somwhere serving the lord makes it a lot easier!... but ya ive been prayin for you every time i think about you (Which is a lot by the way :)) I cant wait to see you!
Daniel
I love that you found Nacho again John!!! Great pictures!! I am praying for you all and am proud of you all! Ruby
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