Getting a little loud in the name of Christ!
I have been asked to ‘wrap-up’ the trip with a blog post and
I am finding it to be a daunting task. How do I put into words the
amazing work our 18 youth and 8 adults did, all in the name of God? How
can I properly share the gratitude of Francisco and Gloria’s family for their
new home and 2 new beds? How can I personally share how my faith has
grown through being with your kids and experiencing their faith in action?
In 4 days, we built not just a house but a home. Where
there once was a dirt floor, there is now a solid foundation; a foundation
poured with God’s love. Our kids pounded nails, creating walls that will
keep this family safe and warm. They ran the electrical wiring, installed
windows, hung doors and assisted in attaching the roof. They were active
in every aspect of the house building. The Holy Spirit was present with
them as they shared their faith in Christ through action. Watching
Francisco and Gloria receive the keys to their new home and watching the kids
see their new beds for the first time was a memory none of us will
forget. Our kids to did good work in the name of Christ.
It isn’t often a team that ranges from 14 to 50-something,
with different backgrounds and interests, have the opportunity to travel
together and share their faiths together. We did not have experienced
carpenters with us. Many in the group had little to no experience in
pounding nails. But what we did have was love, faith, & fun. We
loved this family before we left for Guatemala and love them all the more
having spent a week with them. We shared our faith and were a faithful
presence in this community. And we had fun doing it. Through the
sweat and dirt, we had fun faithfully serving this family and community.
We are very grateful to the Normandale Congregation and the
Normandale Foundation. Your support and love for kids made this trip
possible.
I would like to thank the families of this wonderful team
for sharing your kids and adults leaders with me. The adult
leadership we had on this trip was unmatched by any other. They led by
example through hard work on the work site and played hard with the kids back
at our residence (‘Brick House’) in the evenings. To the families of the
kids, I have said it before, I said it on the trip and I’ll say it now, I am a
better person and more faithful Christian having spent time with your
kids. Being around them and listening to them share their faith,
strengthens my faith and makes me a better follower of Jesus Christ.
Thank you Thank you Thank you for sharing your kids with me. I love you
all very much.
In Christ, Steve-o
Our Awesome Team
Lily Askegaard Emerson
Clay Caitlin Everett Peter Gullickson Annika Henry Joanne
Henry Hannah Holmquist Kelsey Holmquist Olivia Kilberg Blake Levin Katie Malcom Alex Meffert Alec Nelson Marissa
Nelson Greg
Nelson Emma Noble Ginny Ogle Mike
Ogle Emma
Noble Jim Rubin Lindsay Rubin Aaron Telander Cole
Thompson Evan
Tungsevick Kinsey Wessels
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