We're finally back after an incredibly taxing and rewarding day. After finally getting all our transportation squared away, we arrived in Arehan, a Kuna Indian community outside of Panama City. Today's clinic was outside in a big field on a concrete court. It was sunny and hot! We worked with kids from Crossfire, the youth group at the church, so players and students simply paired up and walked the town, inviting children, youth, and adults to come to the clinic. The clinic is sponsored by a local church and their minister, Pastor Frederico. It was fun to see lots of kids and adults from the past who we've built a relationship with. KC shared a powerful testimony and again, hearing the prayers of the children touched everyone's hearts.
As soon as the clinic was over we packed up, and headed to a large mall just across from the gym for our game for lunch. Air conditioning and food...just what the doctor ordered. After an hour we went to the gym, just beating a torrential downpour that postponed the game 30 minutes. Our guys played well, coming back from 14 down to take a 6 point lead early the 4th quarter, but their tired legs just couldn't hold it. Zach played a great game, and then was able to share his testimony with the players from the other team and then we all sang together. It is fun seeing the relationships that are being formed between the two teams.
After the game, the guys showered in some interesting showers, then a quick dinner back at the mall, then back to Arehan for a great night. It started with some challenges....pushing a car up a 45 degree hill to a ramp made of a board and rock to get it back on a road with a 16" dropoff was not the ideal way to get ready. Oh yeah...the worship band got lost, so everything was a little crazy. We paired up with the youth worship band from Crossfire, and Coach Jaderston preached with Johnny interpreting. We then worshipped some more, including a powerful "Lord We Lift Your Name on High" sung in 3 languages, English, Spanish, and Kuna, with motions taught by Julie. It was an incredible worship experience that we'll never forget. We celebrated with some ice cream with the youth group, then finally headed home.
Look for pictures tomorrow...we're having a hard time keeping our eyes open. Thanks for your prayers...and please keep them coming! We depend on them.
As soon as the clinic was over we packed up, and headed to a large mall just across from the gym for our game for lunch. Air conditioning and food...just what the doctor ordered. After an hour we went to the gym, just beating a torrential downpour that postponed the game 30 minutes. Our guys played well, coming back from 14 down to take a 6 point lead early the 4th quarter, but their tired legs just couldn't hold it. Zach played a great game, and then was able to share his testimony with the players from the other team and then we all sang together. It is fun seeing the relationships that are being formed between the two teams.
After the game, the guys showered in some interesting showers, then a quick dinner back at the mall, then back to Arehan for a great night. It started with some challenges....pushing a car up a 45 degree hill to a ramp made of a board and rock to get it back on a road with a 16" dropoff was not the ideal way to get ready. Oh yeah...the worship band got lost, so everything was a little crazy. We paired up with the youth worship band from Crossfire, and Coach Jaderston preached with Johnny interpreting. We then worshipped some more, including a powerful "Lord We Lift Your Name on High" sung in 3 languages, English, Spanish, and Kuna, with motions taught by Julie. It was an incredible worship experience that we'll never forget. We celebrated with some ice cream with the youth group, then finally headed home.
Look for pictures tomorrow...we're having a hard time keeping our eyes open. Thanks for your prayers...and please keep them coming! We depend on them.
We certainly are praying and it is so good to see the Lord working in lives, your own and those you are ministering to. After this trip you will not be the same since you have seen so much poverty and people needing help. We are proud of all of you.
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