Homes #2 & 3 Done!

In the past three days, the team has been blessed to have two more houses standing! One was built for Juana and her older, blind son (see picture below) and the other for Flor and her young children. A few challenges presented themselves in terms of levelling the ground for the houses but there are some creative thinkers and hard workers here. Things have gone quite smoothly and both Canadians and El Salvadorians are enjoying working together for the good of this community. We cannot typically communicate through words with each other but we have been able to teach each other through action - some with drills, some with cement trollers, some with sharing food. Relationships are being built across language and cultural barriers.

Juana's New House

On Wednesday evening, the team along with Cecilia and others, held a Father's Day Event for the men in the community who Cecilia typically has not contact with. 25 men attended and most of them have never set foot in a church or the El Ro-i Ministry Center! We gave out socks and New Testaments, had a time of worship, heard a challenging testimony from Tim, and fellowshipped over food and ping pong. When asked who needed God in their lives, the room was full of raised hands admitting boldly they know they cannot live this life alone. While they did not necessarily make decisions to serve the Lord, we are so glad they walked through the door and heard the Truth. It's a good point of contact for ministry here!

Today the team is working to build the fourth house on Cecilia's property. It will serve as a clinic for El Ro-i Ministries. Later this evening we will host all the families receiving houses for a Key Ceremony. 

Praise God for great health, minimum bug bites and only a few band aids required! Pray for the team as we prepare to lead some worship and activities during Children's Church on Saturday. Only a few more days left in this beautiful part of the world.