New Life Young Married Couples Team July 7-16
It was a first! We have never had a team made up of only young married couples, but we hope more come in the future. This team was led by Jordan and Mindi Linscombe, and it was extra special for us since they are our kids. Living so far apart, we value every opportunity to be together with our family. It gave us great joy to host them and their wonderful team.
After Sunday services in Chenalho, everyone enjoyed a nice meal together at the Las Jardines de San Cristobal. It is a beautiful restaurant with such lovely atmosphere. It was a pleasant day, and one well needed prior to the challenges that were awaiting the team the next 2 days.
Often our teams have to hike up and down steep mountains and rugged terrain to get to construction sites, but C’anech proved to be a challenge even for this Colorado Springs group. Similar in altitude and a team that is young and use to hiking, this work site was selected especially for them, but it was still a work out for everyone. It is not just a matter of getting to and from locations like this, but there is also the burden of carrying heavy equipment such as saws and welding machines.
The challenge was met and a new block building stands in C’anech for the glory of God and as a blessing to the dear saints of this village. It is amazing that so many people live in places this remote and far away from a road. Since not very many people of the highlands have vehicles anyway, it is probably a bigger issue to us than to them.
The week continued with tours and prayer walks of the surrounding area. Benches were built by the guys on the last day in Chenalho and the ladies had a most special gathering. Mindi requested that some of the ladies of the local church join us for fellowship and bring their hand work with them. What a cultural experience this proved to be as our American girls learned what life is like for these Tzotzil women! It was a great exchange of sharing our hearts, and God’s love was felt by all who were present. We prayed for their needs and areas of concern before they parted.
Normally when teams return to Tuxtla for the week end, it is to prepare for the flight home. These couples still had lots of work ahead of them for the next several days as they helped to host the 07 San Fernando/Tuxtla Youth Convention. (That report will be given separately.)
Along with Jordan and Mindi, a special thanks goes to Jeremy and Tracy, Ryan and Shanna, Brad and Alaina and Matt and LeeAnn! So many of you have been involved with missions work in various countries around the world and know you have a missions call. We are honored that you chose Chiapas to be part of your missions training this summer!
After Sunday services in Chenalho, everyone enjoyed a nice meal together at the Las Jardines de San Cristobal. It is a beautiful restaurant with such lovely atmosphere. It was a pleasant day, and one well needed prior to the challenges that were awaiting the team the next 2 days.
Often our teams have to hike up and down steep mountains and rugged terrain to get to construction sites, but C’anech proved to be a challenge even for this Colorado Springs group. Similar in altitude and a team that is young and use to hiking, this work site was selected especially for them, but it was still a work out for everyone. It is not just a matter of getting to and from locations like this, but there is also the burden of carrying heavy equipment such as saws and welding machines.
The challenge was met and a new block building stands in C’anech for the glory of God and as a blessing to the dear saints of this village. It is amazing that so many people live in places this remote and far away from a road. Since not very many people of the highlands have vehicles anyway, it is probably a bigger issue to us than to them.
The week continued with tours and prayer walks of the surrounding area. Benches were built by the guys on the last day in Chenalho and the ladies had a most special gathering. Mindi requested that some of the ladies of the local church join us for fellowship and bring their hand work with them. What a cultural experience this proved to be as our American girls learned what life is like for these Tzotzil women! It was a great exchange of sharing our hearts, and God’s love was felt by all who were present. We prayed for their needs and areas of concern before they parted.
Normally when teams return to Tuxtla for the week end, it is to prepare for the flight home. These couples still had lots of work ahead of them for the next several days as they helped to host the 07 San Fernando/Tuxtla Youth Convention. (That report will be given separately.)
Along with Jordan and Mindi, a special thanks goes to Jeremy and Tracy, Ryan and Shanna, Brad and Alaina and Matt and LeeAnn! So many of you have been involved with missions work in various countries around the world and know you have a missions call. We are honored that you chose Chiapas to be part of your missions training this summer!
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