Hey everyone it's Torie. Day three in Jamaica! We went back to Auldayr to continue working on the foundation for a house Jim and Penie are building for a woman named Cynthia there. It was so much work but it felt so fulfilling. We certainly are coming home with tons of muscles. Some children in the town helped us by carrying rocks and giving them to us. There was this one boy who had to be no older than three and he would hand me rocks and when I said thank you he would quietly repeat what I said. He was adorable. We also went to a market on a scavenger hunt against each other in groups. I found out what a cho cho looks like and also met some interesting venders there. Day three was definately amazing.
-Torie Friend
Full disclosure, today may have been the hardest day I've ever worked in Jamaica, even on our past trips. I don't know what star we were orbiting today, but it was 2x hotter than the sun was yesterday - even for this country. As a group, we have faced some minor persecution from some of the townspeople, but it has been a wonderful opportunity to learn how to be redirected to a place in which we can better serve and love them. Tomorrow is Easter service in Petersburg. I speak for all of us when I say that we are looking forward to our day of rest.
-Joe Lombardo
It's great to see pictures of the work you are doing and especially all the beautiful and handsome faces! Enjoy your day off celebrating Jesus' glorious Resurrection! Happy Easter! Love
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you to do!)
I love the pictures! Thank you for sharing the updates. Happy Easter! I hope you are all able to enjoy a day of rest. Cole - we miss you but could not be more certain that you are right where God wants you to be. Peace & Love - Mom Trimble
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ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to the TKCS Jamaica mission team! I continue to pray for all of you as you minister to the people of Jamaica! Our Lord has arisen today giving new ,life and hope to his people. Your presence and ministering to the people of Jamaica reflect that new life and hope. God Bless. Oh and a special Happy Easter to my granddaughter Juliana! Love you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Team! Praying you are all able to be spiritually and physcially strengthened today! Enjoy the rest and His creation.
ReplyDeleteA wise woman once said,"The safest place to be is in the center of His will". (Mrs. Tuley) I know you will all have a wonderful testimony of how God worked through you!
Happy Easter Mattster! We miss you! Hugs to all! Mama Sav
Great to see "proof of life" pictures! Happy Easter Team Jamaica! Praying for a safe rest of trip, an amazing ministry, and a great flight home. We miss you all! Torie, I love you and I have a video of Gia walking for you to watch when you get home.(Don't worry she hasn't done it since.) <3 :-) Torie's Mom
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ReplyDeleteHappy Resurrection Day, team! We miss you all. How was church in Petersburg? The church picture was awesome! We are praying for you. Keep serving God with your whole heart. Love you, Ry Guy!
ReplyDeletehappy easter torie and team jamaica, looks like your having a great time of both work and some play, keep up the great work. torie since you now have construction experience i expect you to help me finish with the kitchen remodel :).
ReplyDeleteHey Team Jamaica!! Hope you are all doing well and working hard! Keeping you and your mission work in thought and prayer! Torie - Miss ya and hope you are enjoying your time in the sun :-) love ya!! Aunt Brit
ReplyDeleteP.S. We have movies to catch up on when you get back to NJ!!! :-)