God's Work

We began this morning with songs of worship and devotions. After a hearty Nicaraguan breakfast provided by our hosts, we headed out to the community of El Platanal, just north of Leon, with about 300 residents. We were received with great love and enthusiasm by many of the villagers and we prayed with them that God would bless our efforts.

We drilled to 110 ft and encountered what appears to be a good aquifer. One of the pumps gave out after lunch, but otherwise the drilling went very well. The hygiene team met with the ladies of the community for basic sanitation lessons, including hand washing, germs, and food safety, then met with the children in the afternoon for lessons and crafts. They also had a Bible story from John 21: 1-14.  The toys that we brought were a big hit with the kids (and a few of the adults!)

The evening brought another delicious meal, followed by what we've decided must be the longest Nicaraguan Uno game on record. Don says he's not gloating, but insisted we note that he was the winner! We're all looking forward to continuing our work in the community tomorrow morning. We are grateful for your continued prayers.