Calvary Baptist
Serving In Puerto Rico
July 23, 2016
Community: Aguadilla
Staff: Melissa Stine, Eduardo Pagan
The Pelicans have landed
by Mel Kepley | July 23, 2016 12:57 PM
Our team made it safely, just a little bit sleepy! We are so excited for this trip and all that God has in store. Stay tuned for updates!
Gettin to work!
by Mel Kepley | July 23, 2016 2:15 PM
Task 1: Redecorate the men's quarters, aka paint the church dining hall. Looking good guys!
Oh Phil
by Mel Kepley | July 24, 2016 8:33 AM
After arriving in Aguadilla yesterday, we unpacked and rested for a bit, followed by breakfast. The team couldn't wait to start serving, so they painted the entire dinning area of the church as well as the window bars! After finishing painting, we had an amazing dinner from our favorite cook, Marisol. Oh how we missed her food!!
Now we are up and ready for service! Phil gets to speak today. He's so excited :)
VBS Community
by Melissa Kepley | July 24, 2016 5:39 PM
After having lunch with the church, we went to interact with and get to know the community we will be working during the week. We got to know the kids for VBS and had the opportunity to pray for families and their health, amongst many other things. Really excited for what God has planed And how he'll move in this community!!
Up and At Em'
by Mel Kepley | July 25, 2016 7:54 AM
This morning we are heading to a children's home to paint the outside in it's entirety. Unfortunately, we are unable to take photos while there so, for now, this is what you get :) More updates to come!
We're Going On Break!
by Mel Kepley | July 25, 2016 11:33 AM
The team has done a fantastic job so far at painting the children's home. We got quite a bit to go but man they are quick! Quick lunch and back to work.
Cannot nobody hold us down
by Mel Kepley | July 26, 2016 8:18 AM
We've been having some setbacks with finishing the painting, due to rain, but nothing can stop this team. We took some time yesterday to prepare for VBS and practice some songs for service, and today we are finishing projects at the church. Later today, VBS! So excited :)
VBS in progress!
by Mel Kepley | July 26, 2016 1:26 PM
We started our VBS!!! Some kids wanted to color, others wanted to play sports. We are super excited for these kids, so happy and full of energy! Even though we had a cloudy morning, we sure have a sunny day!
Prayer Service
by Mel Kepley | July 26, 2016 9:43 PM
We had a great service tonight, meeting and praying with the church. The team did a great job sharing testimonies and playing music. Another great service down in the books!
Rain, Rain Go Away
by Mel Kepley | July 27, 2016 8:49 AM
We prayed for no rain this morning and God answered. He even through in a little breeze. Glory be to God!
Rockin out VBS
by Mel Kepley | July 27, 2016 1:37 PM
Day 2 of VBS and the kids are having a great time!
Frappes!
by Mel Kepley | July 28, 2016 7:55 AM
We closed the evening last night with Frappes at the same place as last year :) They were as good as we remembered! Today is another long day full of painting and kids!
Half way there 
by Mel Kepley | July 28, 2016 1:45 PM
Another great day at VBS. Today we learned about Faith and Love. God is faithful and loves us more than anyone else ever could.
Pastor knows people. 
by Mel Kepley | July 29, 2016 7:25 AM
When your pastor says he is trying to get a "trailer" to move the sky-lift to the children's home. Holy cow!! God is so good. This is going to make wrapping up painting the children's home so much easier :)
Everyone's welcome!
by Mel Kepley | July 29, 2016 1:51 PM
Check out our friend who came to VBS today! He loves to play with the kids, pop the balls, and sneak into the room. We may have lost Frisky, but we now have Scrappy!
Family Night
by Mel Kepley | July 30, 2016 9:05 AM
We had a great time at family night with the church. So many of the VBS kids even came! What a joy to share worship and the word with them all!
To Da Beach Mon! 
by Mel Kepley | July 30, 2016 5:17 PM
We had a great time at the beach today! Afterwards, we got to check out the sinkhole we visited last year. Look at the power and beauty of God.
We missed them
by Mel Kepley | July 30, 2016 5:39 PM
We had a great time visiting our friends from last year; both at the retirement and VBS. What an awesome day!
Last Sunday service in PR
by Eduardo Pagan | July 31, 2016 3:17 PM
Today is our last day in Aguadilla. We woke up and pack our bags and got ready for church service. We have seen the church members so often that they have just become part if the family. For the worship service Jordan, Luke, Jake and Sammy had the opportunity to play music instruments with the church, which was awesome. For the preaching, the church invited a family to present the message in a dynamic way so kids, adults and the team would be able to understand. After the service ended we had lunch with the congregation and said our goodbyes. Now we have pack everything in the bus and on our way to San Juan!!
It's the last supper
by Mel Kepley | July 31, 2016 7:49 PM
We enjoyed our last dinner together in Puerto Rico. Burgers!!!! What a great way to end a great trip.
Sweet Dreams
by Mel Kepley | August 2, 2016 3:24 AM
It was a long night, morning, and even longer day. What an adventure to close out our trip. So glad to hear the team is finally home safe. Sweet dreams y'all. Until next year! Xoxoxo
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