by Jesse Koopman | January 22, 2018 9:29 PM
Today my heart was opened in a huge way. It went far beyond the projects we did, and wasn't about where we were. It was watching our team, and the churches we partnered with grow together in unity, fellowship, and mission.
Our service projects were at two churches. At one church we worked on painting a dull bare concrete ceiling white, which has started to bring more light and vibrancy to their worship space. At the other church we assisted in the start of construction of a new second floor addition.
It was nice to do something nice, but watching people from different cultures come together, talk about their love for Jesus and focus on what makes them the same instead of different warmed my heart in a way it hasn't been in years.
The mission team from Asbury have been reaching out to our partner churches, and our partner churches have welcomed us with open arms.
We wrapped up our day with holding a 2 hour VBS for each church. The first of several days of it this week. The church I was at in Caledonia was packed with over 100 kids of the community. Far more than that church normally sees, and the kids had so much fun with crafts, stories, games and songs!
I'm so excited to see what God is going to do with these budding relationship this week.
On a personal note, I've been enjoying building a strong bond in friendship with a few people from our missions organization that are passionate about using media to bring Jesus in new ways to their community. Getting to hold training sessions with them and encourage them has been more than I could have hoped for already.
More tomorrow! Thank you all so much for your prayer support. We couldn't do this without you.
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Erica Schorr Evans
February 3, 2018 10:46 PM
Seeing your pictures and reading your journal of the trip brings back a flood of memories from the mission trip I attended last year with Abby. Thank you for representing Asbury and carrying out the Lord's work.
Connie
January 25, 2018 11:14 AM
Thank you Jesse for the wonderful pics and for the heartfelt and touching stories that keep us all updated. Praying for everyone's safe return. It's really quiet around here! Missing you all. Connie
Vana Steffen
January 25, 2018 9:55 AM
What a wonderful testimony you all are to God's love!!! May your visit continue to be safe and fruitful. Blessings to you all!!!
Lenita Krall
January 23, 2018 5:29 PM
I'm praying for you all!!!
Nicole Biessman
January 23, 2018 9:49 AM
What a joy! Thank you Asbury team for your service. You are truly REACHING OUT to share God's love in a concrete way. We continue to pray for you and the people you are serving.
Dorothy Knauss
January 21, 2018 10:24 PM
Praying from Washington state for a fruitful week; that hearts in Belize will be open to the gospel and that lives of your team will be transformed and empowered through this ministry!
Dawn O’Nan
January 21, 2018 8:05 PM
Happy to see everybody got there safe!
Jeanette & Ted Koch
January 21, 2018 7:41 PM
We are happy you all look refreshed and ready to do God's work. Our prayers are for your words and work, and all the blessings the Belizians return to you. It is all amazing! Our love to all!
Kerri Johanning
January 21, 2018 9:18 AM
I’m praying for the connections you will make and that the the ways you serve will be rewarding for you and those you serve. I’m also praying for everyone’s safety and health.
Emily Muller
January 20, 2018 9:14 AM
Praying for divine protection in travels today, the outpouring a hunger for God for both missionaries and communities, and an overwhelming presence of the Holy Spirit. Hug Burton for me!