Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Serving In Puerto Rico
July 29, 2023
Community: Cupey
Partner: Iglesia Defensores de la Fe La Nueva Cosecha
Staff: Heather Rivera Gonzalez, Alondra Alpen Gonzalez, Amanda Alves rio Blanco
by Heather Young | July 29, 2023 9:09 PM
We have landed here on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. We are ready to see what God has in store for us this week and how we can do ministry to serve and learn from others!
by Alondra Alpen Gonzalez | July 30, 2023 11:08 AM
Today we were at the Defensores de la Fe la Nueva Cosecha Church in Cupey. They talked about how God healed the blindness and also how he healed the woman with the issue of blood.
by Heather Young | July 30, 2023 7:32 PM
This afternoon we spent some time walking around the town plaza of Trujillo Alto and praying over the mayor's office and some of the neighbors there. This is truly what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we step outside of our comfort zones.
by Heather Young | July 31, 2023 9:28 AM
After breakfast this morning we are hard at work clearing weeds from behind the church building. Everything we are doing this week will help the church look more beautiful to the community!
by Heather Young | July 31, 2023 9:32 AM
by Heather Young | July 31, 2023 1:50 PM
We are scraping the loose paint off of the walls of the church. Tomorrow we will be able to begin exterior painting!
by Heather Young | July 31, 2023 2:34 PM
To wrap up our work we are dancing to some upbeat tunes. We have so much joy doing the Lord's work!
by Alondra Alpen Gonzalez | July 31, 2023 4:29 PM
After working very hard we had a moment to enjoy some great frappes. Yum!
by Heather Young | August 1, 2023 9:30 AM
A few more clumps of grass and weeds are left to clean up in the parking area of the church. Many hands together are making the work go quickly!
by Heather Young | August 1, 2023 9:36 AM
by Heather Young | August 1, 2023 3:15 PM
Pastor Radames was so impressed with the garden area that he is planning to buy flowers tomorrow to put there. The church parking will look so beautiful!
by Heather Young | August 1, 2023 3:23 PM
by Heather Young | August 2, 2023 9:49 AM
We are making quick progress with the walls of the church! Soon we will start painting the columns!
by Heather Young | August 2, 2023 1:06 PM
This afternoon we are starting to paint with the accent color on the front of the church. The Pastor is very happy with the work so far, and we are happy to be able to bless him in this way.
by Heather Young | August 2, 2023 1:58 PM
A few of us are helping out one of our church cooks this week by moving furniture from her old apartment to her new one. Her old apartment is on the fourth floor. We are happy to help wherever there is need!
by Heather Young | August 3, 2023 9:57 AM
Today we are putting the finishing touches on the church building! Everything is coming together.
by Heather Young | August 3, 2023 3:01 PM
As some of us are helping to complete the painting project, the rest of us are spending some rec time at the beach! The water is so refreshing after such a hot week.
by Heather Young | August 3, 2023 9:41 PM
Tonight Pastor Radames invited us to dinner at Bonanza Restaurant! It has been an amazing experience working with him this week and being able to get to know him as we paint the church.
by Heather Young | August 4, 2023 9:46 AM
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Comments
Nancy Hough
August 3, 2023 11:10 AM
Wow team, your work looks wonderful. Enjoy this special experience serving the local church together with your love and work. I look forward to your reports when you return home.
Judy Morton
August 2, 2023 3:09 PM
Wow! Great job being the hands and feet of Jesus team.
Betsy Diemer
August 1, 2023 10:23 PM
You are making such a difference with your work! Praying for your strength and determination, your patience and reliance on one another.
Pastor Kyung-Hee
August 1, 2023 3:56 PM
Praise God for your mission and service there. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you. May the Lord look upon you with His favor.
Bobbie Burtch
July 31, 2023 2:36 PM
Covering you all in prayer as you are the hands of Christ in this mission. Thank you! Bobbie
Kyle Smith
July 31, 2023 12:24 PM
Praying for the Mission Team and the community you are serving.
Ginny H
July 30, 2023 9:09 PM
Julie:Godspeed to you and your family and all of the travelers!
Carol Tinney
July 30, 2023 5:49 PM
I pray you all have a blessed trip. Save travels to and from. God bless you all.
Cheryl Merritt
July 30, 2023 7:45 AM
Praying you experience God is new ways this week! Thank you for representing ALdersgate and being God’s hands and feet!