Berean Bible Church - Mexico Trip - Final Day

Today is our last day in Puebla, Mexico.  And the great thing about the final day is the rehearsing of all that has been done...

Day 1 - we flew into Puebla - not Mexico City like last time - and we avoided the closed airport by coincidence.

Day 2 - we went to church and by coincidence happened to be here for the celebration of the school's graduates.

Day 3 - we happened to be here the very same day that Vicky was found needing serious surgery.  We also happened to be used by God to do a number of very necessary and useful jobs.

Day 4 - By coincidence, the team brought a financial gift down for the church and the shortfall on Vicky's surgery costs was exactly what the team brought.  By the way, the work continued and the team accomplished much.

Day 5 - The team continued the assigned tasks and they did a great job.

Day 6 - Coincidentally, the ENTIRE team got sick - no real reasons - others remained healthy (even Erin who is another American visitor).  Much of the work  was completed this day, but sickness laid most of us down for the next day.

Day 7 - The pastor decided, by coincidence, to send out an SOS to the church and a score of members joined us in the effort to finish the work that was begun and prepare for the fair tomorrow.

What an interesting list of coincidences that happened by chance... or, as we understand it via God's Word, what an amazing set of circumstances that were ordered and directed by our Loving Father.

Today was amazing - with only Mike and Matt still struggling physically, the rest of the team (Matt included) went to see the pyramid and do some souvenir shopping.  We were only out for a couple of hours because we had to get prepared for the fair.

As we arrived back, we were met with many church members that were already preparing for the evening by shucking and cooking the corn.  We had lunch and then got right to work.  Setting up booths, preparing tables, lining the floor, drawing the "snail" hopscotch, etc.  Things were buzzing around the Dios Es Amor church.  We were expecting a large crowd. 

At 4 o'clock, the festivities began, and we were ready.  Kids, families, old, young, people just kept coming into the church.  The sky was overcast, so we moved everything inside, but it worked out nicely.  The people were all given a "boleta" (ticket) and had the chance to play each of the games 1 time.  Somehow they found a way past that - but we didn't mind we had plenty of gifts and the team enjoyed seeing them laugh and have fun.  Each family received a copy of the "Jesus film" on DVD as they left along with a tract sharing with them about Jesus.  Most made "wordless book bracelets" at one of the stations, and they were introduced to the gospel there as well.  What a great outreach.

Our prayer now is that the fruit of this activity helps with the VBS they will be having here next week.  Only God knows why He purposed to have us here this week - but one thing we do know - it was NO COINCIDENCE!!

Thought for the Day:  I loved watching the "body of Christ" work together today.  From the cleaning of the floors to the playing of the games, God was honored as His people moved in rhythm and flexed to serve the people of this community.  If only 1 person heard the gospel for the first time today, it is all worth it.

The thought this always brings me to is - How glorious heaven will be when we do it perfectly!!  How amazing it will be to walk together face to face with our God and in unity, without any factions and segments, the body will glorify our Father forever.  Holy, Holy, Holy - we will be saying - not as a habit or out of requirement, but rather it will be the reality we will be living in.  We will be forever amazed at the wonderful God who called us to Himself and as one body we will serve Him.

Much like this team did today!