Today started in two different directions for the team. I (Danielle) got the opportunity to visit our sponsor child, Daniel, in the safe house where he is living with his mom and 2 brothers. Daniel’s father was extremely abusive and it was a very dangerous situation for the family. She made the brave decision to flee and go to the safe house. This is a very brave act because if she is found by her husband or has to return to the ghetto, there will be serious consequences to her and the boys. I am very moved by her strong desire to protect her children. While I was visiting Daniel, the rest of the team went to Mandarina. Tita met them there with some of the teachers. She took them to a spot overlooking the whole ghetto and asked them to pray over the ghetto. It was a silent prayer and the team tells me it was extremely powerful. I was sorry to have missed it, but I wouldn’t have traded my time with Daniel for anything!
After I returned to Mandarina the team was having fun playing with the kids and I prepared for the women’s bible study. The girls all helped with the bible study and it was so good! I am glad that God put this in our path.
After lunch, Peter got a chance to go out in the community and work with the muchachos. He was very tired from all the hard labor, but he was very thankful that he was able to have that opportunity.
I am truly in awe of God’s glory and omni-presence. This morning in particular as I was away from the group experiencing God with me and they were experiencing God clear across the city at the exact same time! He is so good!
Ok, the team made me post the following picture. They were making fun of me because I made such a mess eating my sandwich. Nice…
God bless!
Danielita
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