Morrisville, MO A/G Church March28-April 4
Our dear friends Terry and Patsy Jett returned to Chiapas with 8 other members of their congregation from the Morrisville, Missouri Assembly of God Church. Sunday morning we attended a moving service in Chenalho. Later that evening we visited the church in Tzabalho where the local ladies sang beautifully in both Spanish and the Tzotzil dialect. This was followed by a time of special prayer for the needs of those present - from Chiapas and the US. It was a time that touch all of our hearts in so many ways. Prior to the trip, Bro. Terry had a real desire for the team to bring in several hundred pairs of clogs to give away. Their home church responded marvelously to this request. While the team was in Tzabalho, they distributed several dozen pairs to the children. What a joy it was to see the excitement in their eyes as they received their new shoes!
(group 1 photos)
On Monday we began our work week with a short drive to the village of Majunsenentic. The team had sent funds to build a block church for the people of this village. Throughout that week the team hand mixed the cement with shovels and poured the cement floor, welded the beams for the roof, screwed down the metal roofing, painted both the interior and exterior of the church, ran electrical lighting and made 22 benches.
(group 2 photos)
We also were able to do a children's program directed by the Chenalho children's minister, Olga Hernandez. One of the team members, Bruce, is the children's pastor at the Morrisville Assembly. He was a real asset to the ministry and really knows how to relate to children of all ages and cultures. It was the first children's service of its kind in Majunsenentic, but with all the children of this village, it is only the beginning. Following the children's service, the team distributed more shoes and blankets. It was a privilege to put shoes on one particular women. She was 58 years old and had never had a pair of shoes before.
(group 3 photos)
Later that week we drove to the village of Las Ollas and painted a new church building that had been constructed earlier this year. What was so special about this location is that it is the Chamula church that was built through much prayer and determination by the Christians of that area. Prior to this one, two other church buildings had been erected (by other ministries) in Las Ollas and knocked down by the nonbelievers of that area. Pastor Carlos and the other leaders felt God speaking to them to try again. We did not bring in an American team to do the construction, but we were given the approval to go to the village and paint the church. While some were painting, others conducted another children's program. Later blankets, clothing and shoes were distributed here in Las Ollas as well. We concluded our time with a season of prayer for the pastor and congregation.
(group 4 photos)
On our last work day we returned for a prayer of dedication for the new building in Majunsenentic. That time also included prayer for the pastor and his wife. An invitation was given to those who were sick and needed prayer for healing in their physical bodies to come forward. Great things were accomplised and great friendships were made. We had the privilege of eating a meal in the home of the pastor and got to know his family even better. This allowed our team to see just exactly how the Tzotzil people live. What a great privilege! Also the remaining clothing, blankets and shoes were distributed to the local church members.
(group 5 photos)
During the week prior to the teams arrival, the men from North Texas poured a new balcony area over looking the stadium in Chenalho. Railings were needed along the new veranda. God is so good in the way He provides for each detail of the work. Several of the men on this week's team were welders. We were able to purchase the necessary materials, and they fabricated and welded the railings for the new stairs and reused some of the old railings for the balcony.
(group 6 photos)
At the end of the trip, the group enjoyed a fun day shopping at the market in San Cristobal, the boatride through the Sumidero Canyon and concluded the evening with a wonderful dinner in Tuxtla. It was a delight hosting this team! Special thanks to Terry and Patsy Jett, their son in law Gary, Pastor Bruce, Ethan, Wendell, Teri and Dan, Glenda and Rod.
(group 1 photos)
On Monday we began our work week with a short drive to the village of Majunsenentic. The team had sent funds to build a block church for the people of this village. Throughout that week the team hand mixed the cement with shovels and poured the cement floor, welded the beams for the roof, screwed down the metal roofing, painted both the interior and exterior of the church, ran electrical lighting and made 22 benches.
(group 2 photos)
We also were able to do a children's program directed by the Chenalho children's minister, Olga Hernandez. One of the team members, Bruce, is the children's pastor at the Morrisville Assembly. He was a real asset to the ministry and really knows how to relate to children of all ages and cultures. It was the first children's service of its kind in Majunsenentic, but with all the children of this village, it is only the beginning. Following the children's service, the team distributed more shoes and blankets. It was a privilege to put shoes on one particular women. She was 58 years old and had never had a pair of shoes before.
(group 3 photos)
Later that week we drove to the village of Las Ollas and painted a new church building that had been constructed earlier this year. What was so special about this location is that it is the Chamula church that was built through much prayer and determination by the Christians of that area. Prior to this one, two other church buildings had been erected (by other ministries) in Las Ollas and knocked down by the nonbelievers of that area. Pastor Carlos and the other leaders felt God speaking to them to try again. We did not bring in an American team to do the construction, but we were given the approval to go to the village and paint the church. While some were painting, others conducted another children's program. Later blankets, clothing and shoes were distributed here in Las Ollas as well. We concluded our time with a season of prayer for the pastor and congregation.
(group 4 photos)
On our last work day we returned for a prayer of dedication for the new building in Majunsenentic. That time also included prayer for the pastor and his wife. An invitation was given to those who were sick and needed prayer for healing in their physical bodies to come forward. Great things were accomplised and great friendships were made. We had the privilege of eating a meal in the home of the pastor and got to know his family even better. This allowed our team to see just exactly how the Tzotzil people live. What a great privilege! Also the remaining clothing, blankets and shoes were distributed to the local church members.
(group 5 photos)
During the week prior to the teams arrival, the men from North Texas poured a new balcony area over looking the stadium in Chenalho. Railings were needed along the new veranda. God is so good in the way He provides for each detail of the work. Several of the men on this week's team were welders. We were able to purchase the necessary materials, and they fabricated and welded the railings for the new stairs and reused some of the old railings for the balcony.
(group 6 photos)
At the end of the trip, the group enjoyed a fun day shopping at the market in San Cristobal, the boatride through the Sumidero Canyon and concluded the evening with a wonderful dinner in Tuxtla. It was a delight hosting this team! Special thanks to Terry and Patsy Jett, their son in law Gary, Pastor Bruce, Ethan, Wendell, Teri and Dan, Glenda and Rod.
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