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PUERTO RICO #2 BLOG
Juana Díaz- Thursday
Hello from Juana Díaz!
This morning our groups headed off for another day at the worksite. They were well rested from their half day and excited to work on the progress of their homes. The finish line is in site!
When the groups got back, our cook team prepared an awesome meal to fill the bellies of our hardworking squads. Following dinner was our concert of prayer. This allowed the participants to focus on their purpose here this week and their current relationship with God. Our speaker, Jared, had the students think about all God has done for them. They had time to talk with God and time to talk and pray with each other. The band played songs such as ‘O Come to The Altar’ and ‘Brokenness Aside’. This powerful worship night let the participants concentrate fully on God’s glory.
Tomorrow, our squads head off for their last day on worksites. Also, its their last days with their homeowners. They will all pull together to finish their homes!
Please keep our groups in your prayers as they continue working hard. You can also send some encouragement their way through ServeMail!
Blessings,
Olivia and Claire
Juana Díaz- Wednesday
Hola from Juana Díaz,
Today, our squads headed out to their sites for a half of day. They worked super hard for a goal insight. Their goal was to get as much as they could before lunch. Goal accomplished! As the squads came back to the school, they felt satisfied and ready for an afternoon off.
Both youth groups headed off to snorkel for their off day. We all had a great experience exploring Puerto Rico together! When the groups got back to the school, they were ready to rest up for the next day of work on their sites!
Please keep our squads in your prayers as they finish of the week strong. Don’t forget to show your support through sending ServeMail!
Blessings,
Olivia and Claire
Juana Díaz- Tuesday
Hello From Juana Díaz,
Today, our participants headed off bright and early to their job sites. They stayed and worked hard on their sites all day. No rain! The sun was shining down on our squads as they worked extremely hard on the progress of their projects.
The squads came back ready for a meal. Lucky us, a few of our Puerto Rican friends from Iglesia Bautista El Messia made us a traditional Puerto Rican dish for dinner. Following a great meal, we all drove off to worship at the church. Here, our friends also lead us in worship. They gave us the powerful experience of worshiping in two languages. Jared then delivered a message on the urgency of us preaching Jesus with our lives. He read from Acts 9:20-22 talking about our lives need to reflect Jesus.
After group meetings our participants went to bed excited for their half day on Wednesday. Please pray for our participants as they finish out the week strong. Also don’t forget to send them encouragement through ServeMail!
Your Summer Staff,
Olivia and Claire
Juana Díaz- Monday
Good Afternoon from Juana Díaz!
Monday morning our students headed out for their first day on their sites. Each squad met their homeowners, learned their plans for the week, and got to work! They got a lot done before the rain came in. When it rained, the squads headed over to our local helping church, Iglesia Bautista El Messia, to clean and help in any way they could. The rain did not hold them back. They got a lot accomplished!
Once our hard workers got back, we all joined in fellowship to eat a filling meal prepared by our awesome cook team! After dinner, the band lead us in worship with meaningful songs such as ‘Fighting for Us’. Jared gave a message on living spirit filled lives. He read from Acts 9:17-19. He explained that with the Holy spirit we get the power, perspective, and protection of God.
Our tired participants went to bed after youth group devotions ready for the next day of work. Please keep them in your prayers as they fulfill God’s will this week. Also, don’t forget to send your encouraging words through ServeMail!
Blessings,
Olivia and Claire
Juana Díaz- Sunday
Hello from Juana Díaz,
Sunday was a day full of fellowship and worship! We all went to worship at the church of our friends here in Puerto Rico, Iglesia Bautista El Messia. After service, our cook team prepared food for the members of the church and our participants served the food. Everyone had a fun time serving and eating with one another!
In the afternoon, participants learned their squad assignments. They got to know one another and learn their jobs for the week. Each squad is eager to start work Monday.
Tonight, in worship our band started the night off on an upbeat note! Jared read from Acts 9:6-17. He spoke about our need to walk in obedience with the Lord. He admitted it is sometimes scary or not something we want to do, but God has called us to be fearless and obedient.
This left our groups in deep thought about their current walk with God. Our teams set off Monday morning for their first day on the sites. Please pray for them this week and send encouragement through ServeMail!
Your Summer Staff,
Olivia and Claire
Juana Diaz- Saturday
Hola from Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico!
It was a warm Saturday afternoon when groups were arriving and checking in. Everyone was very happy to see familiar and new faces as they greeted one another.
Once both church groups had settled in, it was time for worship! Our band did an awesome job of welcoming and leading everyone and, Jared, our Project Coordinator and speaker for the week, continued the upbeat vibes with a lesson on restoration in our lives. He used the life of Paul’s and his transformation to show that life restoration is a process that only God can complete.
Since our groups had traveled so much Saturday, after worship most went straight to bed. Everyone is looking forward to a great week ahead.
Please keep our groups in your prayers as they go off to work for and evangelize to the people of Juana Diaz this week. Also, don’t forget to show your support and encouragement through ServeMail!
Your Summer Staff,
Olivia and Claire
WHY PUERTO RICO
What is Juana Diaz like?
Juana Diaz is a city on the southern border of the island of Puerto Rico. What makes this project so unique is that it offers a full overseas missions experience without the added costs of passports, immunizations, and high-price airfare. Puerto Rico is United States territory, making this project one of the most convenient and affordable options for an overseas experience.
Population: 47,308
Poverty Level: 52.7%
sources: citypopulation, datausa
What is Mission Serve’s relationship?
Mission Serve Juana Diaz is only possible through the relationship we have built with Iglesia Bautista El Mesias, Victor Morales, and the City of Juana Diaz. The incredible hospitality of Iglesia Bautista El Mesias will make your group feel welcomed immediately to Puerto Rico. Pastor Victor Morales has led the construction of over 500 homes in the city of Juana Diaz through a variety of missions organizations. We are looking forward to our third summer serving alongside Victor, his church, and the City of Juana Diaz.
What kind of work?
- Building Homes from the Ground Up
- Roofing
- General Construction
Spots Available: 85
This project is limited to 9th grade and up.
Project Coordinator
Jared Case
jcase@northportbaptist.org
(205) 792-8839
Construction Coordinator
Victor Morales
Speaker
Jared Case
Band
Northport Baptist Church
Local School
Puerto Rico is an island filled with adventure. Your group can go snorkeling on the coast or explore the rain forest. You can also spend your off day on a variety of beaches near Juana Diaz.
Being a year removed from the experience permits one to better determine the trip’s long term impact, and it has been a good one. The growth in faith and piety of those who participated has been sustained and continues to this day. Every participant found the experience life altering. I highly recommend this mission trip to any church’s student ministry.