Antioch Community Church

We had our church come and help us work again this year. They are faithful to come at least once and most times twice a year. We love hosting them, and working with our friends who support us and love us. We had eight people this time, 4 men with three of them bringing their kids of which 3 kids were experiencing their first missions trip.

 We focused on getting our house here better suited to host and serve the people here in our community. With the money they raised we accomplished a lot here at the house and in the community as well. We got the roof on the second floor partially done, doors, latrine, electrical, walls, and we even had time to do a filter. Some of the time was spent visiting friends in the community from previous trips. Many stopped here at the house to visit, and in the evening the group went out to visit them in their houses as well. Of course there was beach time, soccer games, card playing, cliff jumping, and firecrackers to enjoy also.
 One of the verses impressed on my mind this time is Philippians 4:17  Paul's writing in Philippians is very Christ centered and every subject he talks about somehow turns toward or result in the service and glory of Christ. Even the giving of the Philippians Paul uses to preach Christ. "Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account." This is our hearts desire with the generosity of our home church- Antioch Community Church. The friendship and unity of Christ is not limited to denominations. Our church sent the team, but Ja Doss and his son Payton, of Living Free Ministries, made their second trip as well. Their ministry is a service to people with addiction in North Carolina, but the Doss family's service and generosity overflows even to here in Bocachica Colombia.
 Here are a few more pictures of the team and activities the participated in:

The men talking about the work ahead of them. Nice uniforms hey? :)

Anna Katherine, Julia, and Valerie enjoying each others company!

Nathan and David working on electrical over the patios.

They make a good team. 

Luis and Nate working on the second floor.

Luis and Ja Doss putting the roof on. Luis learned a lot from Ja!

Nathan shared at Larcy's homegroup.  The team members enjoyed being part of this.

Jay Carey working on doors

Jay and his partner Patrick get the doors almost done :)

The doors being installed.

Julia did craft night with the dance group of Cuadrangular. They loved the frames.

The team delivering a filter. Heavy but what a blessing to be part of!

Clean water for Mensi and family. 

Anna Katherine, Payton, Julia and David washing sand and gravel.

The joy of seeing the filters in use.

Anna Katherine shared this beautiful dance with the dance group and then was asked by the church to share it at their church service. She also had time to teach this dance to the group.

We are thankful for our time we spent with each member of the team. Thankful for their hearts to share in the Lords work here in Bocachica. Thankful for their love for our family and most of all their prayers and encouragement.

In Him,

The Ariels