Mid Project Update

Hey all!

Here is the latest on what is happening con la familia.

Looking back on last week, it is apparent that God's hand is moving on the campus of Evangelica. Some of the university staff invited us to present and be a part of their scheduled class periods. During the time given to us we were able to share personal testimonies and to present the Gospel to the students. It has been especially encouraging to have our local brothers and sisters in Christ taking ownership of their movement and coming alongside us by being a part of the presentations and sharing their faith. Also during this week we were invited to take part in a sports tournament with the medical students. The time we had playing some of these students' favorite sports opened doors for us to build relationships and begin conversations to encourage students spiritually to grow in their faith and to consider the Gospel.

At the end of the weekend we were able to spend some time in reflection on the project so far and to offer praises to God for the work that has been done. This time was crucial to the encouragement of the team and has offered an immense help to each of us in motivating us to continue pressing forward with the message of the Gospel and perservere through the last half of the trip. The local director of VE, Lyle, offered us a great deal of encouragement in sharing with us how much growth he has seen in the spiritual lives of the local students. Lyle informed us that since our being here the students have been sharing their faith and making the movement their own, and it has been a time of discipleship and growth.

This past weekend was our mid-project retreat. We left for the beach and stayed for the weekend and were able to spend some time relaxing and recharging with the family. It was a sweet time to refocus on receiving rest from our Heavenly Father.

This week has gotten off to a great start and we were all greatly encouraged today by another student accepting Christ after Jackie, Quinn, and Leah shared the Gospel with her. We are continuing to set up appointments to meet with students.

Please continue to pray for our group. Pray that students would continue to be impacted by the Gospel. Also, it is a possibility that campuses will be closed because the health department of El Sal wants to take every precaution possible to prevent the spread of the swine flu. Pray that our ministry here would not be hindered and that we would be able to continue meeting with new students and encouraging the students involved in VE.

With love!
La familia