Babicora to Juarez
The team has just arrived back in Juarez. This trip consisted of a lot of driving and the group is happy to have their feet back on the ground, even though it is hot ground, for a couple more days.
Wednesday morning around 11:30 the team arrived in Babicora. They unloaded the food truck of bulk food items and started to package the supplies into separate bags for individual families living in and around Babicora. On Wednesday the team distributed food packages to families that live higher and in more remote areas of the mountains. On Thursday they packaged more bags and distributed it to the 84 families living in Babicora. There were some left over supplies which were left with a Christian teacher that teaches at the local school to give to families that live even higher in the mountains.
Something very significant happened when the team arrived in Babicora. Not more than 2 years ago this community was violently closed to outside influence. By the spirit of God softening their hearts and the persistence of Pastor Tomas's ministry the people have really changed and opened up. Pastor Tomas is still at the initial stages of being involved in this community. Anyway, upon arrival Pastor Tomas took some of the team around the village to meet some of the families. During this time he met with the Chief who in turn invited the team to stay the night at the school. This is a hugely significant turning point in the openness of the Pima people. Pastor Tomas and the team accepted and spent Wednesday night in the valley of Babicora, between two mountain peaks. The group felt very welcomed and had a great time getting to know some of the local children and adults. On Thursday morning some of the youth and about 50 of the local kids got together and played games and sang songs.
It was a very busy two weeks but extremely rewarding spiritually and emotionally. The group had a blast together and deep friendships were made. Thank you so much for your prayers of safety and health. It has been a fantastic trip!
3 Comments:
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
You made it back across the flooded river! Praise the Lord!
Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures!
Heaps of love, hugs and kisses Jack! Mum.OXXO
Praise be to God Who has worked mightily in you and through you on this life-changing trip.
Daddy comes home from the hospital today Meredith!
Love and prayers for a safe journey home....there's no place like it!
Cathy
Thanks for the update. I'm glad the trip is going so well for you all. It sounds as if you are doing very good work. Good luck during the remainder of your stay there. It will be great to have you back in Canada!
Frank Langer
(Sharon's Dad)
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