Faith United Methodist Cartersville

We have landed without any hiccups. After a 2 hour drive we have arrived to Lares. Lares is located in the mountainous region of Puerto Rico. Lares is actually in a valled surrouned by mountains on all sides. It is a beautiful reminder of God's creativity.

After enjoying chicken, rice, and beans made by our new church family we are getting to know each other. Bean bag toss, story telling, and taking in our mountain top view have been a great way to start our time in Lares.

This morning we are taking part of Sunday worship with our host church Renuevo UMC. The church has welcomed us in with open arms. After an encouraging Sunday school lesson on using our gifts to glorify God, we are now taking part of the service through testimony sharing and music.

Our Puerto Rican church praying for our team and the ministry ahead of this week

Our afternoon has been full of relational ministry. We started with a testimony training in which the church took part of. It was amazing here how much in common we share with our Puerto Rican family. After getting to know each other we went out into the community around the churchministering and inviting the kids to the vbs this week. There were so much nneed and opportunity just a miles distance from the church. One mother In tears had been praying for God to send someone to minister to her 18 year old daughter struggling with depression. The team was able pray for this young lady and show her the hope that we havery in Christ. We cannot wait for Monday!!

Today we are starting the kids camp alongside the church. The church is running the teaching while are in charge of the games. There is a lot of e,cite mentioned as we start our time together. Today the kids are learning about the ten commandments and the gifts of the Spirit

This afternoon we are tackling the churches upper sanctuary that is currently under construction. We are up to challenge to paint as much as possible this week.

Tonight we are joining the church for their weekly prayer service. It is a time of intentionally praying for each other needs, the cummunity, and the Island.

The kids arrived excited and ready to play. The game of hot potato was a big hit in starting the day. The lesson for today is focusing on the full armor of God. It is exciting how attentive and hungry the kids are for the teachings. God is good.

After a full afternoon of vbs and painting we took an adventure to the city center to enjoy some locally made sorbets. Mango, passion fruit, and coconut are always winners. The brave of heart tried the bean, corn, and rice flavors.

had many sons. I am one of them and so are you.

We completed all the painting asked us to and more!! Pastor was so blessed with all the ministry and projects this week. Even more so it was always alongside members of Rnuevo. What a week!!