mexico day 4

I'm feeling worn out today as I've been running all over God's green earth getting construction and food supplies for the group. Today was a day of major progress as we are going to be able to take a room that was just framed with a plywood roof and make it operational for the church to use as a Christian Education building. Today they are running the electric and putting insulation in. Also, since we are ahead of schedule we are putting drywall in, doors, and we were able to purchase windows with the money that the church group gave towards this project that was over and above their costs to get here. That was a great testimony to me, the church people, and I hope the community of the generosity that is supposed to be present amongst believers in Christ Jesus.
Its a great feeling to know that when we leave, this building, which was nothing more than a pipe dream 2 years ago, is becoming reality before their very eyes. Humbling to be used by God to make a dream come true for these people.
Erika said Eliana has still been good for her. I've been talking (emailing) with her each day. I thank you for your prayers for me, for her, and Eliana. I'm anxious to share what God is doing here with you on Sunday. Keith is seeing a lot and is going to have a great testimony on Sunday as well as to the power of God at work in this place. Going into this trip Keith was unsure about working with a bunch of teenagers but he has fit in nicely, and I see some giftings he might have to work with teens. He just laughed when I mentioned this to him (like most people do when you mention youth ministry! :) )
I hope to share more with you tommorow as we go into our last full day together. We will be having a special service between the group and the church. They asked me to preach some (I hate having to work with an interpreter... it slows me down! :) ) Pray that I will be able to communicate God's truth to them within the confines of using an interpreter. More tommorow!
Peace,
Pastor Brian :)