This past week I called upon past experience to build a bridge over the small creek that runs through our property. When I was in my early twenties I worked on a crew that built and maintained bridges. So, along with that and all the concrete work I have done in Canada, we (myself and crew of 5 hardworking Guatemalans) formed and poured concrete to create a small bridge...all by hand!
There is something fulfilling about working alongside other men to see a task completed. I know, it’s a guy thing but hey I am a guy so I guess that is just part of being a guy.
I thought of how the Lord has given Karren and me the chance to work beside these Quekchi people in Guatemala to help bridge the gap between those that have and those that do not. We have been given a heart that compels us to do what we can; to be of help to those less fortunate and to be an expression of God’s love here. Strange as it sounds, that is what motivates us to get up in the morning and listen for the leading of the Holy Spirit that God has placed in our hearts. Every day we are aware of our dependency on Him to speak to us and those in North America to help ease the burden and bring a message of freedom and hope to those who are unaware of the grace and love of the One who gave His life for them. We press on with the work here knowing that our brothers and sisters in Canada and the US will listen and heed the voice of the Spirit.
Ephesians 4:16 From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its [share].
We all have
an opportunity to share in whatever way we can. Here in Guatemala we are
blessed to be in a place where we can bridge the gap between the Church here
and the Church in North America. Those of you who are able to share in our work
here can know that we consider it an honour to extend your hands here to help
the less fortunate.
As many of
you know we are entering a building phase and we hope that you will join us
both financially and in prayer. With the
completion of the bridge we now have access to our building site. We will start
by building a shop area with an apartment above where we can live in. After
that, we will move on to the training center and children’s home. Help us bridge the gap!
Stay tuned
for more updates and thanks for your generous support!
Your statements are an expression of great truths...The Lord has placed in your heart the compassion for others and the truth is "we CAN only do what we can do. In John 14:12 it says, "Truly I say to you, He who puts his faith in me will do the very works which I do, and he will do greater things than these, because I am going to my Father."
ReplyDeleteHe has blessed us with the ability to be HIS hands as we follow Him in obedience! Thank you for your labor of love!