Hola from day two in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico!
Today has been a Sunday full of blessings. This morning our youth groups split up and went to four different local churches. These churches were so welcoming to our groups and fed them after worship. The youth groups that visited the church who is allowing us to use their facilities for worship all week actually brought food and served the church members. We love the servant hearts in this community and in our students!
In the afternoon our participants got to meet their squads and assign leadership roles. We have a total of 14 squads which means there are 14 houses getting impacted this week. God is so amazing!
After supper, Jared spoke on the most radical thing Jesus did in the Bible. He pointed out that at the Last Supper Jesus could have said anything to the disciples as His parting words, but Jesus made a point to focus on being a servant to others. Jesus desires for all of His disciples to be servants to everyone and love everyone. This message was great as we go out into this community, we can remember to truly love people and try to help the best we can.
Tomorrow our squads will head out for their first day on their worksite. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their journey for this week. Also, please keep this community in your prayers as well.
You can continue showing your love and support to each participant by sending ServeMail too! Hope you all had a wonderful Sunday!
Your Summer Staff,
Olivia and Justin
