by Jesse Koopman | January 25, 2018 9:03 AM
Sometimes what you feel is more important than what you see or do. Today we did lots of things, but the only thing that mattered to me was witnessing the impact I had on a small worship team . El Buen Pastor Baptist Church has an older, but fairly decent sound system, but they have no knowledge and don't understand how to make their talented musicians sound good. Taking 30 min to train the team on it was the highlight of my trip so far. Watching their faces light up when what I was saying clicked was more than my heart could handle. Providing a tool they never had before through sharing my knowledge and skill was amazing.
That is just one story out of many from today for all of us. While we visited some Mayan ruins in the morning, and we all certainly enjoyed seeing something amazing and getting quality time to fellowship together, I don't think anyone would call it the highlight of the day. The goodbye fellowship service here in Orange Walk was a time of watching transformations happen. Witnessing the relationships we built and seeing the hearts of people change from the time we got here until now has made this trip worth far more than anything we could have devoted to it.
We're excited to continue our work tomorrow and spend one more day with our amazing friends, and partners in ministry, bringing the love of Jesus Christ to these two communities.
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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!