El Salvador 2010 Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3

Sounds like a lot-my title. But we don't seem to have done much.

Day 1 was getting to Atlanta. We left close to on time and had a good turn out of friends and family to see us off. Our trip to Hot Lanta was pretty normal. A little traffic here and a little more there. But we ate supper and got to Atlanta around 9 or so and bedded down for the night.

Day 2 started early (for me) we were up and going by 6. Jim Pelfrey and 2 men from Fayetteville, GA, congregation met us about 6:30. They drove us to the airport and stored our vehicles at Fayetteville. At the airport the group was split into two parts- 6 on Delta and 31 on Continental. Steven Kirby and his group joined us there. We picked up 1 from Virginia and 3 from North Florida in Atlanta. Our group had grown to 45. Two more joined us in Houston and by the time we landed on San Salvador we had swelled to about 50.

Both flights were on time and others had arrived from earlier flights. Dave Huffman met us at the airport and assisted getting our meds cleared thru custom. Our ride to the Hotel Vista Lago overlooking Lake Ilopongo was uneventful. Well, some folks thought it was a wild ride but it was normal for the mission field in Latin America. After all we got there safely and on time. Chef Rone' (Ronnie Travis for you folks at home) had prepared our dinner and the group grew even more as those from Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama hooked up to the train.

The hotel is in a beautiful setting on the side of the mountain. The weather has been very kind: good breeze, mid 90's in the daytime and 60's at night. Things are actually greener than normal it seems.

Day 2 was all about getting on site and was quite long. We rode on trains, planes, and automobiles and vans and buses. No boats as far as I know. The real work started on Day 3.

Day3: we had a wonderful worship service with our brethren from Latin America. It is an experience that you have to live. Reading about it or listening to some one talk about it is just not the same.

After services concluded we set up the clinic and organized the evangelistic teams. This year we had an optician join the team from MJ. We have nurses, dentists, pharmacist, children's teachers, and teachers of all types.

We got everything planned and set up and then took time for lunch. After lunch the clinic opened. We only saw 87 patients for the day and that was a little disappointing but that is 87 more than we saw last year as we were unable to work due to the national elections.

Our preaching this week is being delivered by a fine young man and quite a talent. Have you heard of him? Our very own Elias Roque, Jr. The Spanish congregation that meets at MJ is quite blessed. We had several restorations.

Back to the hotel to a feast prepared by Chef Rone' and crew ended a very good day.

# Posted @ 2:51 PM on Monday, March 15, 2010

Comments:

Glad everyone made it safely to El Salvador. With no communication, I was a little worried we had lost the whole group in the Bermuda Triangle. Whew, that was close...

Apprears internet service is a little slow in the area???

Did Gilbert make the trip? If so, have him go find Lydia, Deloris and Astrid...grandmother, mother and daughter that live about 4 blocks from the clinic. I really want Melissa to meet them...they were such a lovely family.

Love you guys...stay well.

# posted by

David : March 15, 2010 at 5:29 PM

So glad you've all arrived safely - you've certainly been prayed for. We're praying for the people of El Salvador - that they will be receptive see the Lord in each one of you. I'm so glad you're representing His church. Be safe & stay healthy.
Love in Him,
Annette Moore, Patrick & James

# posted by

Annette Moore : March 15, 2010 at 7:59 PM

It's good to hear from you. I continue to pray for your safety, health, and your mission. It's good to hear Elias and Kristi arrived safely. I understand they had somewhat of an adventure getting to Honduras.

May God bless all of you.
Tony Huddleston

# posted by

Tony : March 16, 2010 at 1:00 AM

Glad to know everything has gone smoothly. Remember: Drink, Drink, Drink. Wash your hands and don't eat anything off the streets or in homes! I am proud of you all and wish so much I was there with you. Love to all, especially my wonderful husband!

# posted by

Anonymous : March 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM


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El Salvador 2010 Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 Sounds like a lot-my title. But we don't seem to have done much. Day 1 was getting to Atlanta. We left close to on time and had a good turn out of friends and family to see us off. Our trip to Hot Lanta was pretty normal. A little traffic here and a little more there. But we ate supper and got to Atlanta around 9 or so and bedded down for the night. Day 2 started early (for me) we were up and going by 6. Jim Pelfrey and 2 men from Fayetteville, GA, congregation met us about 6:30. They drove us to the airport and stored our vehicles at Fayetteville. At the airport the group was split into two parts- 6 on Delta and 31 on Continental. Steven Kirby and his group joined us there. We picked up 1 from Virginia and 3 from North Florida in Atlanta. Our group had grown to 45. Two more joined us in Houston and by the time we landed on San Salvador we had swelled to about 50. Both flights were on time and others had arrived from earlier flights. Dave Huffman met us at the airport and assisted getting our meds cleared thru custom. Our ride to the Hotel Vista Lago overlooking Lake Ilopongo was uneventful. Well, some folks thought it was a wild ride but it was normal for the mission field in Latin America. After all we got there safely and on time. Chef Rone' (Ronnie Travis for you folks at home) had prepared our dinner and the group grew even more as those from Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama hooked up to the train. The hotel is in a beautiful setting on the side of the mountain. The weather has been very kind: good breeze, mid 90's in the daytime and 60's at night. Things are actually greener than normal it seems. Day 2 was all about getting on site and was quite long. We rode on trains, planes, and automobiles and vans and buses. No boats as far as I know. The real work started on Day 3. Day3: we had a wonderful worship service with our brethren from Latin America. It is an experience that you have to live. Reading about it or listening to some one talk about it is just not the same. After services concluded we set up the clinic and organized the evangelistic teams. This year we had an optician join the team from MJ. We have nurses, dentists, pharmacist, children's teachers, and teachers of all types. We got everything planned and set up and then took time for lunch. After lunch the clinic opened. We only saw 87 patients for the day and that was a little disappointing but that is 87 more than we saw last year as we were unable to work due to the national elections. Our preaching this week is being delivered by a fine young man and quite a talent. Have you heard of him? Our very own Elias Roque, Jr. The Spanish congregation that meets at MJ is quite blessed. We had several restorations. Back to the hotel to a feast prepared by Chef Rone' and crew ended a very good day. # Posted @ 2:51 PM on Monday, March 15, 2010 Comments: Glad everyone made it safely to El Salvador. With no communication, I was a little worried we had lost the whole group in the Bermuda Triangle. Whew, that was close... Apprears internet service is a little slow in the area??? Did Gilbert make the trip? If so, have him go find Lydia, Deloris and Astrid...grandmother, mother and daughter that live about 4 blocks from the clinic. I really want Melissa to meet them...they were such a lovely family. Love you guys...stay well. # posted by David : March 15, 2010 at 5:29 PM So glad you've all arrived safely - you've certainly been prayed for. We're praying for the people of El Salvador - that they will be receptive see the Lord in each one of you. I'm so glad you're representing His church. Be safe & stay healthy. Love in Him, Annette Moore, Patrick & James # posted by Annette Moore : March 15, 2010 at 7:59 PM It's good to hear from you. I continue to pray for your safety, health, and your mission. It's good to hear Elias and Kristi arrived safely. I understand they had somewhat of an adventure getting to Honduras. May God bless all of you. Tony Huddleston # posted by Tony : March 16, 2010 at 1:00 AM Glad to know everything has gone smoothly. Remember: Drink, Drink, Drink. Wash your hands and don't eat anything off the streets or in homes! I am proud of you all and wish so much I was there with you. Love to all, especially my wonderful husband! # posted by Anonymous : March 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM Post a Comment << Home	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ Physical Addrees: 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Mailing Address: P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37121-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM Past Archives: March 2007 March 2008 March 2009 March 2010 March 2011 March 2012 March 2013 March 2014 March 2017