For many of us on the Peace Team our brigade days start at dawn, watching the sun come up over the mountain ridges encompassing Tegucigalpa. Several people read personal devotions in the dining room, and then we all gather at 6:45 in the meeting room for a short team devotion before breakfast. The theme of this year's team devotion is the significance of rocks in the Bible. Dr. Angelo spoke to us today about rocks used for protection of cities and the precious stones used for the walls of the New Jerusalem described in Revelation. Another key verse was from Psalms 18:2: The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Our bus ride to the collaborating church this morning was shorter than the ride on Monday and Tuesday. When the bus arrived at a service station/convenience store, more than one of us wondered what the church bano could be like that we needed a comfort stop before arriving there. But we had arrived! The brigade site was in the garage portion of the service station. At first it seemed odd to serve adjacent to gas pumps and warmers full of fried chicken, but God calls us to minister to people where they are. We soon found that God provided all we needed in this location, and the station had a fantastic view overlooking the hills of the city!
Optometrist Todd Robert appreciated the dim lighting inside the garage/church with no windows, which helped during eye exams. Outside, we found that we could show children the truth of the Gospel and the beauty of nature in an open area with a light breeze and a beautiful view. Evangelism stations were set up in the shade of a fuel tanker. God provided for the brigade in a setting that might not have been on our short list of locations.
Tonight, one of our medical people shared the story of a lady who complained that she couldn't sleep and suffered from nervousness. She later revealed her son was murdered two years ago. Doctors can treat her aches and pains, but only the Great Physician can heal heartaches. Still, we are called to be the hands, feet, and voices of Jesus and offer support and encouragement to the hurting.
MORNING DEVOTIONS
SALVATION AND A FULL TANK
The line for the clinic which was in a church behind the gas station.
EVANGELISM
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
WATER FILTERS
