Dios es Todopoderoso (God is All-Powerful)

As you all know, we have been so blessed already to be able to jump right into ministry here in Jacó. Alot of this ministry has been meeting and helping people one on one. Daniel has been leading worship at the church and just last week had Patrick, a guy from Italy who has lived here in Jacó for many years, lead with him on Sunday morning. It was truly a joyful noise and such a blessing that Patrick was able to serve in our church by helping to lead worship. In addition, 2 days ago we met Miguel who is from Nicaragua and who has been in Jacó for the past few days looking for our church, Calvary Chapel. He was told by another pastor that we would help him if he found us. (He primarily came here looking for work.) In the meantime, he needed food, clothing, shelter, etc. It has been such a blessing to join with our teammates Mike and Revae to be able to provide for this guy's needs. He is a great guy with a truly humble heart! Last night, God blessed him with a job at a local hotel and he wore Daniel's clothes to training day today--it was great! He has also been Daniel's personal tutor for the past 2 days as he has spent his days here with us. Anyway, tonight Patrick came over to practice worship for Sunday and Miguel had been at our house all afternoon and evening. The three guys were in the kitchen after dinner playing and singing to the Lord at the top of their lungs "Eres Todopoderoso, eres grande y majestoso. Eres fuerte, invencible, y no hay nadie como tu" (You are All-Powerful, you are great and majestic. You are strong and invincible. There is no one like You.) I was in the den just worshiping myself and thanking God for His power and might and strength in my life. Then I began thinking about the three guys all worshiping together in my kitchen--3 different countries represented--all loving the Lord--all singing in the local language--and what a joyful noise it was! We are all the body of Christ and the way that God unites us in His love no matter where we are in the world is so beautiful! I am so thankful that the Lord has chosen us lowly creatures to love on the people here in Jacó. We are so humbled to be a part of what God is doing here. "Not our will, but thine be done, O Lord."

Patrick (left), Daniel and Miguel (Right)