A special day

Today was a very special day for me. The Lord had convicted me to come on this mission trip through his servant missionaries, Teca and Gordon Greathouse, serving in Brazil. They presented a program at my church this past winter on the program “Shade and Fresh Water”, which provides a safe place after school for the children, and today was the day that we got to participate in one of these programs at a church. This morning was another one of building a church. (I have been painting 2 iron doors with grill work – detail work.)

This afternoon was one of building relationships. The children of Manaus laughed at and with us. We decorated caps. We sang songs in English and Portuguese. We played games and gave out toys and hugs. The Brazilians are so appreciative of all we do for them.

This evening was a special night out at the “all you can eat” pizza place, and Ryan ate all he could eat!

I’m truly sorry to have to leave tomorrow, Friday. All of my experiences have been great – getting to know new people and a new country.

Thank you Lord for blessing me and for providing for me throughout this trip.

Bess Kirk