Sunday, July 24

We attended church this morning in San Narciso.  The tradition has always been to have Sunday School in the morning and the worship service in the evening, but they have started a new tradition of having both Sunday School and Worship both in the mornings on the last Sunday of every month.   They also have designated it as the day they serve the Lord's supper. 
Alvaro preached on Ezra 7.  It was all in Spanish.  Didn't quite get the gist.  However,  it was very good to be back worshiping with our Belize church family!

 We had lunch at one of Romalda's sister's homes in Patchekan.   Rice & Beans & stew chicken, but also one of Dale's favorites - Rellano (a black soup with a slice of sausage/egg mixture and a piece of chicken, eaten with fresh corn tortillas). 
After a cooler morning, the heat did not disappoint.   We are thankful for how welcome people make us feel - even when they don't really know us.
The above picture is Romalda with one of her eight sisters and her mother.  The one to the right is another sister, who reminded me a bit of my own mother in looks. 

Tonight we went with Albert & Romalda to their church in Patchekan.   They have been without a pastor for many years and the ruling elders take turns preaching.  Tonight's message, also all in Spanish, was on Acts 12 where Peter had escaped from prison and showed up at the home where his friends were praying for him, and they didn't believe he was at the door.   A lesson on how often we pray earnestly about situations, but aren't really ready for His answers.

The mosquitos sure were enjoying a feast during the church service tonight!

Tomorrow we will go to school early in the morning to get to work on the library.   Albert says it is ready for some intensive care.  Pray for us this week that God will give us servant's hearts and listening ears.