First Week of Ministry

If you told me a little over a week has passed since our team arrived in Puerto Rico, it would be hard for me to believe it because so much has happened. After getting acclimated to living life together we jumped right in to our ministry.

Starting Monday we headed to Colegio (in Mayaguez) where we teamed up with the Summer Project Team from Chico. That was an immense blessing because they showed us the ropes, introduced us to their Puerto Rican friends, and went out sharing alongside of us. Again this Thursday and Friday we paired up for two final days before the Chico Team leaves, meeting more people and exchanging contacts as they pass on their ministry to us.

We have become fast friends in the few days we have known each other and so although it is exciting to see this changing of the guard, there is a bit of sadness. It is a testament to the Body of Christ and how quickly people can become united for the sake of His Kingdom.

However, I cannot dwell of this too long, because so many other things are happening at the same time.

Tuesday and Wednesday of this week we went to the smaller campuses of Aguadilla and Interamericana. Despite there being fewer people to talk to, there were still many deep and life giving conversations to be had by the team, including one that resulted in a new sister in Christ!

These dialogues are so different than anything I have experienced before, because they are just that, dialogues. Here are students just like ourselves who are willing to talk, ask questions, and listen to us. They often have varying views of God and sometimes they are already strong believers. In many cases, it seems they are searching for something. Whether it is a desire to fill a God-shaped whole in their life or a Christian community which they are lacking.

It is an exciting time because we are beginning follow up appointments with students we met and we are trying to foster relationships with students who have already expressed interest in Cru Caribbean.

If you could please pray for Diego, Andres, Christian, Christopher, Zual, and Gustavo, who are a few of the brothers in Christ that I have met. Pray that they can continue to grow in their relationship and love for the Lord while also growing their desire to share their faith with others.

Also if you could continue to pray for boldness and humility as we share on campus that would be awesome, because no matter where we are there is always a chance that we might meet someone who desperately needs the hope that comes through Jesus Christ, but we need to step out in faith.

I look forward to telling you more about what the Lord is doing in my life soon. All for His glory.

"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." -1 Peter 3:13-15

Aguadilla

Interamericana