Too much to tell

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Today we went to Guadaljara for the Birthday Party For Jesus. What a treat to see so many poor children hear the gospel and receive sacks of gifts from people in the U.S. For many it will be the best part of their Christmas. Thanks to every person who purchased and bagged the gifts, sent money for the party and carried the trunks. We thank the Lord for the blessing of watching them open each one with such excitement...The worship has been glorious and lots of fun. It's been one of those "you had to be there" experiences... Seth has made many new friends, but especially Maninho. He plays several instruments, all very well. The Lord really used the whole team to encourage him in his desire to use his talents the way God intends. Gary Wright preached this morning about being filled with the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Maninho was one of many who stood with tears falling to recommit to a fresh walk with the Lord...The quilting class was a huge success! Sue had at least a dozen women in and out, who not only tied and put binding on two quilts (for the two pastors/wives who recently had babies), but also made bags and purses. You should have seen it! Our worship and music conference became a worship and arts conference...We have made so many wonderful friends. Our goodbyes will be very sad...Seth shared his testimony, focusing on how God has led him to Barclay College to study missions, instead of taking a scholarship to a big school to play music. His new Brazilian friends anxiously gathered around him to lay hands on him and pray that God will bless his fuure...The playground is having the finishing touches put on it as I write. Yesterday we all gathered around it and laid hands on it, too! We asked the Lord to find a way to get it finished. Even I had some doubts about if it would be done before we left. But, God did find a way! A special touch...Kenny had no idea when he bought the canopy that the colors of the Brazil flag are blue, yellow and green. All he could say when we discovered what happened was, "it was a God thing!" The castle wall was built this week by three Brazilian men. Soon there will be a walking bridge from the wooden playground to a castle that will match the wall...Our speaker for the week, Wes Davis was truly annointed for the task here. Everyone was challenged and blessed...There's those crazy sewing ladies again. We had a hard time making them stop!So...what can we say but "Praise the Lord!!!" Two messages with no pictures...Don says hello to Bobbi...and Seth's lips are plum wore out. Look for more pics in the next few days.
Thanks for your patience.