What rain!
Yesterday’s rain reminded me of the Costa Rican rains- it poured and poured and then poured some more! Many people were flooded out of the their homes, roads were impassable, signs and even walls were brought down. It haled, it thundered, lightning lit up the sky and the wind was ferocious. Needless to say, many of our activities were postponed! I haven’t been able to get in touch with Victor to see how htey fared in the Hole but in Los Santos the streets were full of mud. It even rained in Villa de Yaque but they were able to have their worship service (without me) before the rains arrived out there.
My house had water seep in, about 20 gallons worth! I was sure glad I had the wet-vac to help because mopping that up the old fashioned way isn’t fun! I am hoping to start some new construction projects out front to alleviate the flooding problem. I am just awaiting permission to get started. The rain has done wonders for the new grass though! I discovered that Oreo is quite the coward when it thunders and lightnings! She wouldn’t leave my side once I got home.
This afternoon (weather permitting!) we are heading out to Navarette to investigate a new place to work. Sol’s sister-in-law has asked us to start a church in her barrio. She says it is a large community and there is no evangelical church there so we will see what God has in store for them and for us! Also, tonight in the Hole (again, weather permitting) we have our regular Bible study and then a meeting to orgainze a leadership council for the church. Please keep them in your prayers as we organize to grow and mature in the work of the Lord.
I am having difficulty getting the engineer from the City Rec department to go out to Los Santos to help guide us o the basketball court project. Pray that Victor will be able to break down whatever resistance there is so we can get started! Also, please renew your prayers for the house out at Villa de Yaque to be opened up for us to use as a church. The elections have come and gone and yet they still haven’t responded to our request as they promised!
