Day 4 Harvest Continues for the Lord

Tonight we have a guest blogger, David says:

Hello from El Salvador. Where does a person start when trying to reflect on a missions trip?

Not sure, but let me start by telling you about where I have been the last 2 hours. Paige, our translator Gilbert, and I were involved in a bible study. After knocking on the door we were invited into a meager home, by American standards, and sat down with Lydia, Deloris and Astrid . . . Grandmother (70 years old), Daughter (45 years old) and Granddaughter (17 years old), the three most delightful people I have ever met. They were warm, genuine and had the most incredible beautiful eyes. You could really tell they were family. Even though I could not understand exactly what was being said during the bible study, it was so evident from facial expressions that there was incredible love between these three family members. The Grandmother fielded most of the questions from Gilbert and the other 2 nodded in agreement, showing great respect for her wisdom . . . wow, could we use this attitude in America? The study lasted for 2 hours and we will see them tonight at the Gospel meeting. We have a follow-up study set up for tomorrow, so please pray that God will bless out time with this family as we continue to share the good news. Someone please look up a word for me? EVANGELIO sounds like '81helio'. Not sure what that means, but brethren, it is being preached mightily in El Salvador.

5 years ago Scott was accepted into Pharmacy School. Bill Staggs was very helpful in that process and I told Scott, remember; some day Bill will ask you to assist on a campaign. So here we are 5 years later and as I pen this blog, I am amazed as I look over at Pharmacy window and there is my son working for the Lord . . . don't let him see this . . . but I am so proud of him.

We are all tired after working 2 17 hour shifts, but our hearts are uplifted as 9 new brothers and sisters have been added to the Lord's Kingdom.

Don't tell Buddy, but Paige and I accepted and ate 2 ice cream treats from a local family. The next 6 hours will let us know if will be sick or not . . . hope not!

We send love to all you guys . . . please pray that the work will continue to flourish.

Private note to PD and Kevin Bass . . .no more sleeping with the asps . . . we are in hotels.

Addendum to the notes above: We did have one member of our team injure his foot-small fracture. (it is always small or minor when it is someone else). He is doing just fine now. We found something for him to do sitting down and he is contributing to the team. By the way, he has talked to his parents so don't worry about this being your son if you haven't heard from him. Also don't worry about him if you have heard.

Only 2 more days working with the people of Tonaka.

# Posted @ 9:52 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Comments:

How can the time pass so quickly? The long days are tiring---but what a wonderful work you are doing! David B., the Bible studies are my favorite part of all! It's amazing just what you CAN begin to understand after a couple of hours, isn't it! Many prayers are with all of you and with the people of Tonacatapeque.

# posted by

Myrna : March 18, 2009 at 6:02 AM

Hello everyone! I can't believe I sit here in Mt Juliet while you are all doing the Lord's work in El Salvador. My heart will always be on the mission field even when I am home taking care of my son. I am so proud to hear of the good work you are all doing. God is certainly working through you all. Keep up the good work! I'm sure the food is as wonderful as usual...especially with a pharmacist cooking it up! Everyone better be drinking water...drink, drink, drink. I miss you all and I wish I could be there with you in Tonaca. Granna and Pops, Logan misses you. He has been talking more. His converstaions seem to be of a very serious matter and of course all take place while chewing on his hands. Jonathan is out of work until next Tuesday at least. He must be bored b/c he is cooking dinner tonight. He even found a recipe in a book and went to the grocery store for the ingredients! What a husband! He misses you all as well. Keep it up team- we'll be with you again some day. I hope you are all enjoying the nice hotel this year, slackers! love, erin

# posted by

Anonymous : March 18, 2009 at 12:44 PM

Wow! Thanks for the updates and posts. It sounds like things are going well in El Salvador. I am happy to hear this. I wish I were there with you guys and hope to be one day soon. Also, The English translation to the spanish word "EVANGELIO" is "Gospel."

Take Care and God be with you,
Nick Nance

# posted by

Nick : March 18, 2009 at 7:58 PM

evangelio
masculine noun
1. gospel (religion); beliefs (figurative)

evangelio [ay-van-hay'-le-o]
noun
1. Gospel. (m)
2. Small book, containing the first chapters of St. (m)
John and the other evangelists, placed between relics, and formerly worn by children around their necks.

God bless you and keep you safe in his arms and bring you home to ours. May your work shock you proudly!

# posted by

Shirley : March 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM

David and Scott, I'm glad the Lord is using your talents and pray that the people there will be blessed. (David, Nana liked what you said about honoring grandparents!)
To everyone, we are praying for you and the work. I Peter 4:16 says "If anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name." Hope your suffering is minimal and the glory to His name is great!

# posted by

Mrs B : March 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM


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Day 4 Harvest Continues for the Lord Tonight we have a guest blogger, David says: Hello from El Salvador. Where does a person start when trying to reflect on a missions trip? Not sure, but let me start by telling you about where I have been the last 2 hours. Paige, our translator Gilbert, and I were involved in a bible study. After knocking on the door we were invited into a meager home, by American standards, and sat down with Lydia, Deloris and Astrid . . . Grandmother (70 years old), Daughter (45 years old) and Granddaughter (17 years old), the three most delightful people I have ever met. They were warm, genuine and had the most incredible beautiful eyes. You could really tell they were family. Even though I could not understand exactly what was being said during the bible study, it was so evident from facial expressions that there was incredible love between these three family members. The Grandmother fielded most of the questions from Gilbert and the other 2 nodded in agreement, showing great respect for her wisdom . . . wow, could we use this attitude in America? The study lasted for 2 hours and we will see them tonight at the Gospel meeting. We have a follow-up study set up for tomorrow, so please pray that God will bless out time with this family as we continue to share the good news. Someone please look up a word for me? EVANGELIO sounds like '81helio'. Not sure what that means, but brethren, it is being preached mightily in El Salvador. 5 years ago Scott was accepted into Pharmacy School. Bill Staggs was very helpful in that process and I told Scott, remember; some day Bill will ask you to assist on a campaign. So here we are 5 years later and as I pen this blog, I am amazed as I look over at Pharmacy window and there is my son working for the Lord . . . don't let him see this . . . but I am so proud of him. We are all tired after working 2 17 hour shifts, but our hearts are uplifted as 9 new brothers and sisters have been added to the Lord's Kingdom. Don't tell Buddy, but Paige and I accepted and ate 2 ice cream treats from a local family. The next 6 hours will let us know if will be sick or not . . . hope not! We send love to all you guys . . . please pray that the work will continue to flourish. Private note to PD and Kevin Bass . . .no more sleeping with the asps . . . we are in hotels. *Addendum to the notes above*: We did have one member of our team injure his foot-small fracture. (it is always small or minor when it is someone else). He is doing just fine now. We found something for him to do sitting down and he is contributing to the team. By the way, he has talked to his parents so don't worry about this being your son if you haven't heard from him. Also don't worry about him if you have heard. Only 2 more days working with the people of Tonaka. # Posted @ 9:52 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Comments: How can the time pass so quickly? The long days are tiring---but what a wonderful work you are doing! David B., the Bible studies are my favorite part of all! It's amazing just what you CAN begin to understand after a couple of hours, isn't it! Many prayers are with all of you and with the people of Tonacatapeque. # posted by Myrna : March 18, 2009 at 6:02 AM Hello everyone! I can't believe I sit here in Mt Juliet while you are all doing the Lord's work in El Salvador. My heart will always be on the mission field even when I am home taking care of my son. I am so proud to hear of the good work you are all doing. God is certainly working through you all. Keep up the good work! I'm sure the food is as wonderful as usual...especially with a pharmacist cooking it up! Everyone better be drinking water...drink, drink, drink. I miss you all and I wish I could be there with you in Tonaca. Granna and Pops, Logan misses you. He has been talking more. His converstaions seem to be of a very serious matter and of course all take place while chewing on his hands. Jonathan is out of work until next Tuesday at least. He must be bored b/c he is cooking dinner tonight. He even found a recipe in a book and went to the grocery store for the ingredients! What a husband! He misses you all as well. Keep it up team- we'll be with you again some day. I hope you are all enjoying the nice hotel this year, slackers! love, erin # posted by Anonymous : March 18, 2009 at 12:44 PM Wow! Thanks for the updates and posts. It sounds like things are going well in El Salvador. I am happy to hear this. I wish I were there with you guys and hope to be one day soon. Also, The English translation to the spanish word "EVANGELIO" is "Gospel." Take Care and God be with you, Nick Nance # posted by Nick : March 18, 2009 at 7:58 PM evangelio masculine noun 1. gospel (religion); beliefs (figurative) evangelio [ay-van-hay'-le-o] noun 1. Gospel. (m) 2. Small book, containing the first chapters of St. (m) John and the other evangelists, placed between relics, and formerly worn by children around their necks. God bless you and keep you safe in his arms and bring you home to ours. May your work shock you proudly! # posted by Shirley : March 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM David and Scott, I'm glad the Lord is using your talents and pray that the people there will be blessed. (David, Nana liked what you said about honoring grandparents!) To everyone, we are praying for you and the work. I Peter 4:16 says "If anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name." Hope your suffering is minimal and the glory to His name is great! # posted by Mrs B : March 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM Post a Comment << Home	Mt. 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