tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51992478445623821052024-03-12T21:56:54.509-05:00Starfish Orphan MinistryThis blog is dedicated to our
international missions teams. Follow along daily to see how with God, ordinary people are Making a Difference, ONE CHILD AT A TIME!
God hasn't forgotten these sweet children, and we hope to ensure that the world doesn't either!Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.comBlogger442125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-72045024519039734592023-03-24T23:01:00.001-05:002023-03-24T23:01:03.691-05:00Finishing up a great week! <div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1cNvyeuU-x3A59vszL4Uq5GCULvschif6" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1cNvyeuU-x3A59vszL4Uq5GCULvschif6" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>Thursday we went to a resort in El Salvador and got to take a ton of kids from the St. Vincent DePaul Orphanage. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1CGmDDuGQgx1R8PF0MJN2SWg6okyakK3s" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1CGmDDuGQgx1R8PF0MJN2SWg6okyakK3s" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>We swam with them and had a blast playing chicken and “Marco polo.” We also got to take the kids to the beach and for a lot of them it was their first time seeing the ocean! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1uCA7Gn5xC_AgBell18YKERsLv5lawxjE" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1uCA7Gn5xC_AgBell18YKERsLv5lawxjE" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>Afterwards we all went to eat some authentic Salvadoran food at the resort. It was delicious! </div><div>- Elle Farley</div><div><br></div><div>…</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1KOL0DJqdXJNnvB4RiUAXgvGa2-1o3326" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1KOL0DJqdXJNnvB4RiUAXgvGa2-1o3326" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>Today the whole group went to the beach to visit with boys and girls from an orphanage. At the beach all of us played games like chicken fight, marco polo, and sharks and minis with the kids in the pool. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=146cuC_UcQwYJE80LR__K5t6IVFgOB-3F" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=146cuC_UcQwYJE80LR__K5t6IVFgOB-3F" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>After we played in the pool for a few hours a lot of went out to the beach where we swam in the ocean and played soccer with the kids. Then, all the students and kids came together to eat lunch which included chicken, vegetables and rice and a fruit tea drink. <span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">After we ate the students passed out gift bags to all the kids which included toys and candy. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ho3XpRfRTsNrvOw3SF7LjXUV5TmMVsmO" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ho3XpRfRTsNrvOw3SF7LjXUV5TmMVsmO" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Once the kids left and we said our goodbyes, the group got to have their own free time. Many of us played soccer and swam in the pool and relaxed in hammocks. As the sun was setting, we all headed down to the beach and took pictures of the sunset together. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1aDcFCPqkcTj0YVPukq9FZDHpphoYXK11" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1aDcFCPqkcTj0YVPukq9FZDHpphoYXK11" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">After the sunset, we packed all of our stuff back up and went to eat at the restaurant. For dinner we had a classic El Salvadorian meal which included rice, beans, and papusas. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1q3kOztJXJyDLZpHG9jJznZk3M3zH05H7" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1q3kOztJXJyDLZpHG9jJznZk3M3zH05H7" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">I had a fantastic time playing the kids and enjoyed the bond we shared and memories we made. The last day of the trip was one of the best and seeing all the little kids happy made me appreciate this trip even more. - Jack Butts</span></div><div><br></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-34348661305707606012023-03-23T21:23:00.001-05:002023-03-23T21:23:08.544-05:00Wednesday, a Day of Dedication <div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1H95HtGqSUvqocvVk-XDv2pejlI-uQ0hi" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1H95HtGqSUvqocvVk-XDv2pejlI-uQ0hi" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1he6ThalRkpfK63wc7ZsHnckGjNP8zPSc" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1he6ThalRkpfK63wc7ZsHnckGjNP8zPSc" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>Wednesday we went to Walmart to buy things for the family because we had finished the house the day before and we just needed to get some essentials like clothes<span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">, food and toys for the family. These simple things that we get to enjoy every day, others simply don’t have. Picking out clothes for all the people in the family just made me so happy! They don’t often get new thing’s, especially clothes, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">so it made me happy to think that these kids who were around my age had new clothes that they could feel good in. After this we met up with the rest of the groups and we had so many carts just full of stuff to give and I kept thinking in the back of my mind how much this means to them and how I would feel if I was in their shoes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1d4ORrGbb28kGCyGobFq38L3R9NOU5ES1" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1d4ORrGbb28kGCyGobFq38L3R9NOU5ES1" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">We then went to the worksite and I was one of the few people who got to stay and decorate the house and help carry in all the furniture. This really made me think about how privileged we are in the US. As I put together new pieces of furniture and put away the new clothing and toys into the dresser, I stopped to think about how we have all been through different types of challenges, but it could always be worse and that’s the mindset you should always keep. I thought about how I never saw this family upset despite everything that they struggle with every single day. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">They are so grateful for what they have even when they don’t have much. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">I loved being able to make this house a home for this family and comfortable for them, I also really enjoyed connecting with the daughters (14,16 & 1 ) and getting to know their story. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1erWH8QgGldOxu5K0PXnWMOoeSxTZBQaA" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1erWH8QgGldOxu5K0PXnWMOoeSxTZBQaA" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">After we finished decorating we had the house dedication. During this we got to speak to the family about how impacting it was for all of us and how we were so happy to be able to give them a house. We then prayed and then I got to give the keys to the family. I started to tear up as I walked towards the family as I could see in their face just how happy they were and how relieved they looked. This is something they had only dreamed of and now it was a reality. I gave the family a big hug and they just kept thanking me so much for making this their reality. Moments like this is what made this trip so amazing and impactful. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1nATh3ApJaV_4DR3AB8bqFVTpo_Q26nco" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1nATh3ApJaV_4DR3AB8bqFVTpo_Q26nco" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">After this we went out to feed the rest of their community. These people were just so grateful for a necessity; food. I loved meeting new families and hearing new stories as we prayed for them. After this we went over to the other worksite to keep building the community center. Here their was a little girl who was only 3 years old and I had really connected with her the day before. As I was walking up she came running out of her house waving and yelling “hola!” Even though she couldn’t understand me and I couldn’t understand her we had a sense of love that we shared. I enjoyed being able to give her toys and treats and watching the smile on her face. This day was one of my favorite days. ~ Kayleigh Powell</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1fjzKFxCPjl7plHT_hk8T8dIIgB0ZaYvj" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1fjzKFxCPjl7plHT_hk8T8dIIgB0ZaYvj" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Mw0meY2-PvQ8QBC8Y0snfzRtBcEYf3Mr" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Mw0meY2-PvQ8QBC8Y0snfzRtBcEYf3Mr" style="font-size: 12pt; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1eUAlQzBPi8UyAzHLgPU2wpB6uyP7-kBN" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1eUAlQzBPi8UyAzHLgPU2wpB6uyP7-kBN" style="font-size: 12pt; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=17XyZWoVSMsV2wZ9PQK3VbZDcN8XvfXj_" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=17XyZWoVSMsV2wZ9PQK3VbZDcN8XvfXj_" style="font-size: 12pt; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">…</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Dedicating the house and working with the community today was life changing. I will never forget the joy of the family's faces as they entered their long awaited home. </span><span style="text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1wE7gqGIht6U6OTAe0crXBOK2SfMaNS_x" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1wE7gqGIht6U6OTAe0crXBOK2SfMaNS_x" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">I had the privilege of being able to share a children's bible with them and pray over their family. It made my heart sad that they mainly wanted prayer for protection. This home was going to grant them this safety. Our team worked diligently to be able to provide this for them and I was so happy to see the outcome of that. </span><span style="text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1cwwrMXGmx05PLRr9s5ddkRjsr3hhh5FX" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1cwwrMXGmx05PLRr9s5ddkRjsr3hhh5FX" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_N0mckoK5tHoBogrd7n3IcBi8GAzN7Ad" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_N0mckoK5tHoBogrd7n3IcBi8GAzN7Ad" style="text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">We also got to feed the community and hand out support to them. Watching as students were able to love on them and pray over the families was so beautiful to see. The impact we are making is small but so good. I think we were able to fully convey God's love over them. It was such a joy to be blessed doing God's work and I will not forget what a great day it was. Alicia Durfee</span></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-66790368734181464332023-03-22T23:32:00.000-05:002023-03-22T23:32:39.072-05:00Tuesday, Building in a Community<div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div>Today was my favorite day so far. After getting up and ready we went straight to the building site. My group was assigned to help start building the community center; we were tasked with moving 2,000 concrete blocks about 30 meters. Also we were to dig five holes each six feet deep. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1kNUO0HHFI1t-NVG_HmynXJboFfoeyUZl" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1kNUO0HHFI1t-NVG_HmynXJboFfoeyUZl" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>When the truck of blocks arrived we made an assembly line from it to the new site. Once we got a rhythm the blocks were almost floating from one side to the other. We were not all needed so I occasionally switched out to dig. Digging was truly my favorite part. For me I think it was because I loved to see the progress of my own actions. Honestly, it was therapeutic! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=185zC1fkmTtIz8wquD7qmx__j38kPrXlO" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=185zC1fkmTtIz8wquD7qmx__j38kPrXlO" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>After unloading all the bricks and eating lunch I was assigned to help paint the house. I was proud of my teammates for getting the build done so quickly. Painting was fun and relaxing and we were able to give the family a storybook Bible! The little girl could not stop looking at the colorful pictures with a big smile. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1YBkAXeWbMTc6BCL08eKhrfUF6W-F9QnN" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1YBkAXeWbMTc6BCL08eKhrfUF6W-F9QnN" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>Also we got to paint the house a hot pink! I think it is cool that Sus Hijos always paints their houses a bright color (which the family gets to pick). After returning to the community center build site I immediately started digging again. Dawson Black and I would switch out; he would pick axe the dirt loose and then I would scoop it out. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1l31UZr8HRZNn8-r0WXFV3fZGn7vI66HA" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1l31UZr8HRZNn8-r0WXFV3fZGn7vI66HA" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>I love systems and organization so I was very happy. I think I have learned a lot about myself today. Altogether the day was very rewarding; I was able to push myself physically and grow spiritually by directly being a disciple of Christ. - Alex Baez</div><div><br></div><div>…..</div><div><br></div><div>Tuesday we went to a community to build houses and a community center. When we arrived at the site and started building, there were two kids. A boy, who was 7 and the a girl, who was 3. They told me they were siblings, and I talked to them for a while. They started telling me how some of their family lived with them in this small house. I think for me , when they told me that, it reminded me of the family I have in Mexico. In my grandmas house, my two aunts , my uncle and cousins all live together. Everytime I go to Mexico and stay with them I get reminded of how much they truly mean to me, being surrounded by them brings me a sense of joy land comfort, and so I felt like it must be the same with those kids, and even more so because they get to grow up with them. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1sdeWv_E8jKrjPHEK_jVUAaKmtBxDwN3J" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1sdeWv_E8jKrjPHEK_jVUAaKmtBxDwN3J" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>Of course family’s have their share of fights but even so they always will care and love each other. Something that my parents always say is “friends come and go, but family always stays”. In that moment when those kids told me that I felt happy. Because for me, family is so important and sometimes in tough situations that’s all we need, just someone to be there for us. And the relationship that those kids had with their mom was so sweet to me. They told me their mom , grandma, grandpa,and cousin live with them. I believe your family is so so important because that’s something that never goes away. Family is always there to help you. </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1U9LT16YIuCHFoJkDOF33euIhyrANkfuw" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1U9LT16YIuCHFoJkDOF33euIhyrANkfuw" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div><br></div><div>The relationship those two siblings had with all their family was so admirable , they hugged each other and the older brother would help his sister with simple things like opening chips, and just the way they cared and talked to each other was so admirable to me. I’m going to remember those kids faces and if anything they gave me a reminder on how meaningful it is to be surrounded with your family.</div><div>- <span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Angelique Hernandez </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">…</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-77246682625429370832023-03-21T10:40:00.001-05:002023-03-21T10:40:00.250-05:00New friends…
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We started off the day by taking the special needs adults bowling. </span><span style="text-align: left; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Q6kfX3C5HVW_PQ-iiiXfB51y8GO51U8_" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Q6kfX3C5HVW_PQ-iiiXfB51y8GO51U8_" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></font><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">After bowling we walked them to the States diner while holding their hands and ate together. </span><span style="text-align: left; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RRifM1TVCkMDT8q7NjKKqCNp6yIRnLnT" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RRifM1TVCkMDT8q7NjKKqCNp6yIRnLnT" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Finally, we helped rebuild and restore the San Martin Center for them. We helped restore it by adding new coats of paint and clearing out sticks, logs, and leaves. </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">After the experience I had today I’ve noticed how much we have impacted their lives just by little things like hanging out with them and giving them a hug or a high five. </span><span style="text-align: left; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1C9pVCGPx_QfMnlX5H1ISw0OzJfNr3dlB" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1C9pVCGPx_QfMnlX5H1ISw0OzJfNr3dlB" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">They’ve also impacted my life in different ways by showing me that even though they might be suffering mentally, physically, or economically that they can still find happiness in hard times.</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- Alex McMillan</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">…</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Mè amigo Carlos</b></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So yesterday as we entered the Bowling Alley on Monday the 20th I never knew that one person who barely knew English could change my perspective on God and this world. </span><span style="text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1CwSJBKvXhoyevfwi8y3GyEybA_DqUFpI" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1CwSJBKvXhoyevfwi8y3GyEybA_DqUFpI" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For the first few minutes I just knew Carlos as a special-ed El Salvadoran who was above average at bowling. But as he started to get tired he made his way over to the arcade which lasted a total of 5 minutes. </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We soon made our way over to the bar where Carlos saw a blue Powerade, and he knew he had to have it. So as Carlos was going around asking for a 1$ coin I was just a dog on his leash. Mrs Laura generously gave Carlos the 1$ coin he was looking for. So we headed back to the bar to get his long awaited blue Powerade that he soon downed in a total of 30 seconds. </span><span style="text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1pFZl3zSL6-xB2QtRJbMAAXntoIci2H_b" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1pFZl3zSL6-xB2QtRJbMAAXntoIci2H_b" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So, Carlos now full of Powerade decided to hit the bowling alley again, but this time Weslyn joined us. As we bowled for about 15 more minutes I figured out that despite all of Carlos’s challenges he was a very intelligent man. So as we finished up our second round of bowling Carlos wanted to take a break so we sat down, </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Carlos, Weslyn, and I. This is is where I found out Carlos was just like me and he had the same feelings. He started talking very fluent Spanish so I called my friend Steven over to translate for us. At first Steven told us he wasn’t making sense of what he was saying. A little while longer Steven figured out what he was trying to say. </span><span style="text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RInn8Xut8aBcQERQlA5tpcx1PkdOqbOe" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RInn8Xut8aBcQERQlA5tpcx1PkdOqbOe" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Carlos told Weslyn and I that he felt bad because he sometimes says bad words or does bad things but he knows people are less fortunate than him and he needs to be grateful for what he has. To know that was coming from someone with special-needs living in a third world country was very heart warming. Knowing that Carlos himself had very little but he still knew that he was fortunate to have what he did have. This trip has shown us all how fortunate we all are.</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">…</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>The Impact </b></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Monday morning we went bowling with the special needs adults. It was so refreshing to see people so happy and grateful. Even though there was a language and intellect barrier, I still feel I was able to connect with the people on a personal level. A genuine smile can say so much. <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); display: inline !important;">We are lucky enough to get lunch with them after the bowling. The man we sat with was so happy to have a nice meal. He kept saying how amazing it was and you could read it in his facial expressions. </span></span><span style="text-align: left; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1htdXIPBqg_zHBiDbVw0CCEZt-A9Cx8Ad" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1htdXIPBqg_zHBiDbVw0CCEZt-A9Cx8Ad" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span></font><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Later in the night I went to go feed the homeless. That was the most impactful night of my life. Over half the people we said didn’t have shoes. We handed out bags of food and bottles of sweet tea. We also handed out lollipops. Handing out the lollipops really touched my heart because it showed that we not only care that they are fed, but that they cannot have a source of happiness and satisfaction. There was one woman in particular who living under a trash bag. She was around 65 and and very sickly. I asked if I could pray for her, and she said yes. I kneeled in the street, held her hand, and prayed for her well-being. When I opened my eyes her face looked like it had hope which was something it lacked previously. I don’t think I will ever forget that woman’s face. </span><span style="text-align: left; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1vWMUTpNuOJXiwvaYb1VXUDiQ1Tx2a0PO" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1vWMUTpNuOJXiwvaYb1VXUDiQ1Tx2a0PO" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There was another man who had no shoes. Not even a piece of cardboard to lay on. Literally no posssessions but his torn shirt and jeans. When we gave him a reusable cup, his eyes lit up like nothing I’ve ever seen. He threw his hands up and started saying, “God bless you! God bless you!” After figuring out we were from the U.S., he told us he was from Canada and farmed rice. He spoke perfect English, and it was so devastating to see someone who once had an entire life, now have absolutely nothing. </span><span style="text-align: left; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1E5YWQN4cPaNoyBrWZZn9DMhAuK4-lJrQ" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1E5YWQN4cPaNoyBrWZZn9DMhAuK4-lJrQ" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">On our way back to the truck, every single time without fail we would be followed and screamed at with complete and utter desperation. We also saw many little girls living on the street. It really impacted my friend, Christian in particular. She was able to speak to one of the girls. The little girl was five and had only a filthy pink shirt and shorts that were falling apart. Christian gave the girl her jacket. I think it’s beautiful that I’ve gotten to see so many of my friends, true character. </span><span style="text-align: left; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1vIBlq0kMFBUkex8oT15mXvSBmLXEgwCe" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1vIBlq0kMFBUkex8oT15mXvSBmLXEgwCe" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The ride home with very quiet. You could sense the gratitude among the group. I’ve never in my life seen poverty like this, but I am incredibly grateful that I am in the position to help as much as I can. Overall I must say I’m grateful beyond words for my position in life, for Laura, for this trip, and for the entire group. This trip has made me realize just how real proverty can be. Although that sounds close minded, it’s not easy to grasp a concept until you can see it. This trip has shown me just how big the world really is. </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This has motivated me to become more involved in my own community at home and I will seek service opportunities at home. Thank you to any parents reading this for sending your kids on this trip. I’m so grateful for our group and the size of it. I want to say I’m so grateful for this opportunity, and I will never take some thing like a bed for granted ever again. -Ava Russell<br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></span></p>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-11816817404257327652023-03-20T14:29:00.000-05:002023-03-20T14:29:49.166-05:00Sunday Funday! <div>Sunday the team had a lot of fun in a local village. Here’s first hand experiences from a couple of our team members …</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16Gqq4PI99AjHVCQh4aR1KfaQJmleNbab" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16Gqq4PI99AjHVCQh4aR1KfaQJmleNbab" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>Being in el salvador has opened my perspective on how these people actually live a day to day life. Today, we were able to host a festival where kids from neighboring villages came to have their face painted, play sports, listen to music, sit in on a storytelling, and enjoy food. Personally, I loved this part of the day as kids always have a soft spot in my heart. I was able to bond with kids over the few words of spanish I know, and even play soccer with a group of boys! Seeing the smiles on their faces warms my heart, as I know if I were in that situation I would be so excited to participate in such activities. </div><div><p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1M5XYPArvCocdPQLLF_GeUPLhzcwQU7aU" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1M5XYPArvCocdPQLLF_GeUPLhzcwQU7aU" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></p></div><div>Later in the day we grabbed bags of food, rice, beans, and water and donated them to local villages. We were also able to provide religious scripture so if wanted, those people would have an outlet for themselves. At each house, we prayed over their well being and wished them a safe and healthy life, as all in the community deserve. On the walk I was able to spot a lot of animals, especially cows. These cows were bone skinny, and it looked like they hadn’t eaten in days. It was especially sad to see how poverty had effected not only the families but the environment, I’m just grateful that our group was able to give back to at least a few families. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13Pe0QpTU-QzfvKgY9sQUBf4mGrtO2nfR" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13Pe0QpTU-QzfvKgY9sQUBf4mGrtO2nfR" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>We ended the day off with games and activities at a local sports plex with the transition home kids. I loved being able to play soccer not only with just my friends, but new ones that I had made here with the transition house kids. Soccer got pretty intense, and there were a few bruises, but it was an amazing way to bond and detach from the world.</div><div>…</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1aq4MVa5W9eE0fYedX8Ujs0kmEiSFllI_" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1aq4MVa5W9eE0fYedX8Ujs0kmEiSFllI_" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>I had an amazing day yesterday. We helped out at a huge festival for the locals. I was stationed at the balloon animals table. I made so many balloon flowers you would think I was a florist. It was worth every second seeing how happy those kids were to get a balloon. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13PEnttJ5AYkgEb7fF6R2nl6AIzcJPmE_" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13PEnttJ5AYkgEb7fF6R2nl6AIzcJPmE_" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>We then gave food bags to the local residents in need. It was amazing how much they opened up to us and allowed us to pray for them. Then we got to hang out and have fun at a rec center. I was playing soccer and having a blast.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=149W1FZTU-AHVGQRfhHzdzOzbIVWJSe_t" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=149W1FZTU-AHVGQRfhHzdzOzbIVWJSe_t" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div> Then I went to feed the homeless. It was just as amazing getting to help those poor people as I remember. I love coming to El Salvador to help!<br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16cxRbFG3c8DfAB0URST8nZJHvAoMqIpr" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16cxRbFG3c8DfAB0URST8nZJHvAoMqIpr" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-4773612738019629502023-03-19T11:48:00.000-05:002023-03-19T11:48:49.133-05:00We made it & we’ve been busy! <div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1trhtAV8I2P9X2aRGw9lX3aSLpCZkspbl" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1trhtAV8I2P9X2aRGw9lX3aSLpCZkspbl" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12HXZDJ5mdiz7niHRr4doudl-h055CMBz" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12HXZDJ5mdiz7niHRr4doudl-h055CMBz" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div>The team arrived Saturday & got settled in with Sus Hijos before heading to The States Diner for lunch. </div><div><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10ni2qG8Lmoai6_U_BCNacAgDqhEERZaN" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10ni2qG8Lmoai6_U_BCNacAgDqhEERZaN" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1v1CurDbZL4RNVKH2-iZns6-VqLPDn7k0" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1v1CurDbZL4RNVKH2-iZns6-VqLPDn7k0" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1r2Di_v2MOGv47wAy6Dz40kjjI8wqhoFd" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1r2Di_v2MOGv47wAy6Dz40kjjI8wqhoFd" style="width: auto; height: auto; text-align: center; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1vgHSNr6Z8pIhgh0yM1AfUxLcjHID9n0d" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1vgHSNr6Z8pIhgh0yM1AfUxLcjHID9n0d" style="width: auto; height: auto; text-align: center; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%;"><br style="text-align: center;"></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Last night the team worked together to pack sandwiches, chips, drinks & T-shirts for the homeless. Then, a portion of the group headed out into San Salvador to feed those in need. Here are a couple of accounts from two of out team members.</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">…</span></font><div><span style="display: inline !important; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3">Feeding the homeless always starts out with joy ridden expressions and laughter from speaking bad Spanish. But as soon as you start to realize the impact of poverty on people in the city, you are moved to take it more serious. </font></span></div></div><div><span style="display: inline !important; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><br></font></span></div><div>In the last three years, I had forgotten the significance of such a memorable experience. Ridding in the back of an old pickup truck with 15 other people, I was struck with the thought of how different our lives are from the people we are helping. From the shoes on our feet to the clothes on our back, I think we take for-granted what we have been given. As we handed out food, I noticed how I viewed the people on the street. It was almost as if I viewed them as less than who they really are and that made me so sad. They are still people with thoughts, families, dreams, and prayers. I felt such a strong compassion to do my best and help in any way I could.</div><div><br></div><div> I think the hardest part of this experience is when you get to the point of the night where you run out of food. No matter how much food we pack, we end up running out. I watched as people pushed and shoved to get in line for a simple sucker or drink of tea because we no longer had enough food bags. These people were so determined to have a cold bologna sandwich and a bag of chips. How often do we take for-granted the food we are given? Or the life we live separate from stricken poverty and despair? Even in their circumstances, these people were always smiling. Their joy and hope is unimaginable. </div><div><br></div><div>I prayed the whole way back to the mission house for the safety of their souls. For even if their bodies are spoiled and sick, their souls may still be saved in Christ. It is by his will that I got to come down to El Salvador again for the first time in three years to do this. And I cannot wait to see what else happens on this trip. </div><div><br></div><div>…</div><div><div><br></div><div>Tonight, a group of us went to downtown El Salvador to feed the homeless. For me personally, this was very impactful. People in a rough patch in their lives lined the streets—people who didn't have anything. No access to government programs like those in the United States, such as food stamps, to provide the basic needs someone have. </div><div><br></div><div>I held the hand of one woman in particular and we made eye contact. You could tell just how much she was impacted by one need that everyone should have access to: food. Both of our eyes started to fill with tears as I told her just how much I loved her, and even though I didn't say it in Spanish, it's like she knew exactly what I meant. </div><div><br></div><div>These simple tasks meant everything to those people. We take a lot of things for granted, such as wasting food, which I know a lot of us do in America. I also think that we should look at things from a different perspective. What if this was you? </div><div><br></div><div>In the States we drive by multiple homeless people a day on our way to school, work, etc. and we never stop to even say hi or tell them how much they are loved, even in a rough season of their life. These simple tasks could be the encouragement and hope someone needs to keep going and keep fighting. </div><div><br></div><div>Just a simple "Hi! I want to encourage you.” If you are reading this, please consider stopping next time and offering encouragement & hope to a stranger in need. You never know just how much someone has had to endure in their lifetime. This not only impacted the homeless community tonight but also all of our team. We have now seen this world through a different perspective. ~ Kayleigh Powell</div></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-77509494486377370102021-08-01T09:53:00.001-05:002021-08-01T09:53:27.893-05:00<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><blockquote style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);" type="cite"><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); clear: both; color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; word-spacing: 1px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRh0JC-4fLUYolvglXGzF8bjrYoBawNAgisd-R14TEnbrrAI7J1uh6iP_uwGFY9P_ZZAFdoFVI87-bPwdkerETPV-NcNo07nGt8kz2V11zJwpPoMrmrKQCW3CP4PKEopqWmWfcVGuUUweC/s1000/3DF8D84D-84FC-4644-B64B-E19E34370A94.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="562" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRh0JC-4fLUYolvglXGzF8bjrYoBawNAgisd-R14TEnbrrAI7J1uh6iP_uwGFY9P_ZZAFdoFVI87-bPwdkerETPV-NcNo07nGt8kz2V11zJwpPoMrmrKQCW3CP4PKEopqWmWfcVGuUUweC/s320/3DF8D84D-84FC-4644-B64B-E19E34370A94.png" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></div><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 1rem;">Today we started off at the potential future mission house for Sus Hijos. We were able to tour the property and pray for guidance as decisions are made for the future. </span></div></span><div dir="ltr" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;"><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); text-align: center;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 1rem;">Then we rode a couple hours to the beach to meet up with our friends from San Martin for a beach/pool day. It was full of water guns, laughing, and of course dancing! </span></p></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJboMTkCwyf_yZzv6fxo43RsU-hLl7G7MCCWiRjwHEroSzyPDGIQNtywG0OizbUiGoaQb_4sHYjtwn9eSSfSBdnxHCyRMN6Yldu9TdJek9Ief5qK1f_vc5rl8HJ1Swc5NWN1HtGdVX_eCr/s1242/E7CC84B5-2141-40C7-913F-0918F916A146.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="1242" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJboMTkCwyf_yZzv6fxo43RsU-hLl7G7MCCWiRjwHEroSzyPDGIQNtywG0OizbUiGoaQb_4sHYjtwn9eSSfSBdnxHCyRMN6Yldu9TdJek9Ief5qK1f_vc5rl8HJ1Swc5NWN1HtGdVX_eCr/s320/E7CC84B5-2141-40C7-913F-0918F916A146.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The ocean was a bit rough, but we jumped some waves together and hung out in the pool for a few hours. There were smiles all around!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSVXcZlNF0LYeG-xfzdrhM74MBt-ZMOEOJ3Tm9nXOnoLLHELJl-a0FCDtdQM9UzYuZ3HFbfcVbPnky9Hys2dLwI1awP8ai1g6f4X2G0AFTF-t13zJopnm76HHpVsbj1Ts7PnOwvd5g_KL/s1280/5BF4CF7F-77D8-44E0-BF6F-F4586C6B8365.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSVXcZlNF0LYeG-xfzdrhM74MBt-ZMOEOJ3Tm9nXOnoLLHELJl-a0FCDtdQM9UzYuZ3HFbfcVbPnky9Hys2dLwI1awP8ai1g6f4X2G0AFTF-t13zJopnm76HHpVsbj1Ts7PnOwvd5g_KL/s320/5BF4CF7F-77D8-44E0-BF6F-F4586C6B8365.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjLZvtW5i3y8UUzrpsAJUvd-kAlb_OQMsmI0pcKY0Bawrr0unt7ekaDr0baRBnoiZC0S39bQobbEdHkP3VEYdKF_hGnzQFJIgqSKUmiTYHEppZRcqcgP63aA2R4CDEED6at3AW78WhZVo/s1242/3756F306-B054-4FF8-AA53-E1B3021DC954.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="1242" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjLZvtW5i3y8UUzrpsAJUvd-kAlb_OQMsmI0pcKY0Bawrr0unt7ekaDr0baRBnoiZC0S39bQobbEdHkP3VEYdKF_hGnzQFJIgqSKUmiTYHEppZRcqcgP63aA2R4CDEED6at3AW78WhZVo/s320/3756F306-B054-4FF8-AA53-E1B3021DC954.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><blockquote style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><div dir="ltr" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); text-align: center;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 1rem;">“Mightier than the waves of the sea is His love for you” -Psalm 93:4 </span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); text-align: center;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 1rem;">Before the San Martin group left we gathered by the ocean to spread the remains of a dear friend from San Martin at one of her favorite places. Although she will be deeply missed, the group was joyful that she is in a much better place. It was very special! We were very blessed to be able to continue the fun from yesterday with the adults of San Martin today. It is almost impossible not to be happy when they are around, they are a great reminder to “rejoice and be glad” in every day.</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"> </span></p></div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-F2jVJ3l0vEkNXR7VoIUUb90u53SOxq9P1D_IaxJIs0oEBFR43ou_1ONQ6HTbowpQzSRcYzNOkGgzATgQ46q05-z0XDv_i3ljfhW9tNcvFqRkkmXoeaJXJ0PPlcxF-AsA0WgJZyxH8yyq/s1000/AD947ED2-F353-48F8-A054-F1B02230E70D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-F2jVJ3l0vEkNXR7VoIUUb90u53SOxq9P1D_IaxJIs0oEBFR43ou_1ONQ6HTbowpQzSRcYzNOkGgzATgQ46q05-z0XDv_i3ljfhW9tNcvFqRkkmXoeaJXJ0PPlcxF-AsA0WgJZyxH8yyq/s320/AD947ED2-F353-48F8-A054-F1B02230E70D.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vrs2q0V_-lo7fLp0vTJmcvQy-UvKZh-I_V_DDNmH979l5XULEPMkh8wWCdzz3YgIREAqwGyxbMbbt2YUq0rxqNaETTnvRWVMR3abDDdRTGmdjPJYy1PB39_hN0wYb19WjKWNonUJc4bO/s1331/4C5967D7-8AAF-49AD-8D73-B5077729CA83.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1331" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vrs2q0V_-lo7fLp0vTJmcvQy-UvKZh-I_V_DDNmH979l5XULEPMkh8wWCdzz3YgIREAqwGyxbMbbt2YUq0rxqNaETTnvRWVMR3abDDdRTGmdjPJYy1PB39_hN0wYb19WjKWNonUJc4bO/s320/4C5967D7-8AAF-49AD-8D73-B5077729CA83.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uXHmnIvgj2GQ6ex6Ux77FTekFmCTFBk2HcbZckt63ZGj9xkOWq6M9slFz8VuVJCTafhmULw5HMiGoE0zEqlV5JuEOTCQf-xUCWcy3GmPUnb5RDfSipx-svIYDsDTgs3CldmPEPfDsktA/s1000/1A2DBCDC-FCDC-472F-917A-79482E346EBF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uXHmnIvgj2GQ6ex6Ux77FTekFmCTFBk2HcbZckt63ZGj9xkOWq6M9slFz8VuVJCTafhmULw5HMiGoE0zEqlV5JuEOTCQf-xUCWcy3GmPUnb5RDfSipx-svIYDsDTgs3CldmPEPfDsktA/s320/1A2DBCDC-FCDC-472F-917A-79482E346EBF.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><blockquote style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><div dir="ltr" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); text-align: center;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 1rem;">After we said our goodbyes, we hung out in the pool for a little longer until it was time to head out for pupusas. Pupusas are an El Salvadorian favorite that are similar to a thick tortilla with cheese, meat, and other things to choose from. It was delicious!</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"> </span></p></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNAehKqJqgMXtnxJAtL43VRKApwa6sZCPl1CECXn6_j6i7dGPPTuHbzslTXwjxtFSfFiIiiPfSl6Lm493RFeFR3UXtgcF6Z86LODGMkQwyF5S1HAHOnqPTAEYGRRTk9mtC7F5djeRHZwx/s1000/E73E78F6-FAFB-477A-9F66-1092CAC0DBCA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNAehKqJqgMXtnxJAtL43VRKApwa6sZCPl1CECXn6_j6i7dGPPTuHbzslTXwjxtFSfFiIiiPfSl6Lm493RFeFR3UXtgcF6Z86LODGMkQwyF5S1HAHOnqPTAEYGRRTk9mtC7F5djeRHZwx/s320/E73E78F6-FAFB-477A-9F66-1092CAC0DBCA.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><blockquote style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><div dir="ltr" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); text-align: center;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 1rem;">Overall it was a great last day relaxing after a week of hard work. We feel so blessed God gave us the opportunity to come here to be His hands and feet for the week. </span></p></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: start;" /></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p></p>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-37598537597569262362021-07-29T22:24:00.003-05:002021-07-29T22:24:44.511-05:00Thursday... Sharing God's Love Overcomes Any Barriers... Language or Otherwise<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 19px;">Our team today began the morning with a quick tour of States Bakes, another part of the Sus Hijos organization. This bakery provides training and job opportunities for several young people who otherwise might not find employment. They bake and produce breads for 8 businesses and the restaurants operated by Sus Hijos.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee; font-size: small;"> </span></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSj7D93kfiW2RmSZXLAlzY72epKlOLpspsVuA7j0OwwiS4V37kWBay3LUdu0q5saedI4fyZ4kGkE5UteTvfWQQn7Lm_KZfYYStNfrUvEXBpauf8YY-BL1Xoayk6KUFbr-Z-WwB9TEZQYp/s1600/Isaiah.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1600" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSj7D93kfiW2RmSZXLAlzY72epKlOLpspsVuA7j0OwwiS4V37kWBay3LUdu0q5saedI4fyZ4kGkE5UteTvfWQQn7Lm_KZfYYStNfrUvEXBpauf8YY-BL1Xoayk6KUFbr-Z-WwB9TEZQYp/s320/Isaiah.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 19px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Next up was a trip south of San Salvador to Santa Ana and the Ciudad de los Niños y Adolesciencias (CNA) orphanage for children. We were able to spend some one and one time with the children there playing games, and giving them shoes, treats, and clothes.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"> </span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepWXtEp1uWXcf4bAKgLvD8DcpCOle0HWbU7-IBxWMnTsDdYzP13fjwYDAl8t-TBkKFfhdFtI_NI0NyofI53utjRFwvjAsMsjv7OFrGvIpQB67GqxomaAEztKp1i0_8lqMVgm-6gvhfvSB/s1000/ladies.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="562" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepWXtEp1uWXcf4bAKgLvD8DcpCOle0HWbU7-IBxWMnTsDdYzP13fjwYDAl8t-TBkKFfhdFtI_NI0NyofI53utjRFwvjAsMsjv7OFrGvIpQB67GqxomaAEztKp1i0_8lqMVgm-6gvhfvSB/s320/ladies.JPG" width="180" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NPZ4VESL8o23vfisD0lRcFv__mrnS_tPFiytJgSjbC9esoDmxs9p-kL1-qn4MaSm5NnTpD3qyIMuT8bzWLkl80vEMZ96rwkpAI3Jcm_RrsW-7eX9S-7aZ4Cq3UwCYlngJWFnRcJlf1Ph/s1000/Hose.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 19px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="562" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NPZ4VESL8o23vfisD0lRcFv__mrnS_tPFiytJgSjbC9esoDmxs9p-kL1-qn4MaSm5NnTpD3qyIMuT8bzWLkl80vEMZ96rwkpAI3Jcm_RrsW-7eX9S-7aZ4Cq3UwCYlngJWFnRcJlf1Ph/s320/Hose.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><span style="color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 19px;"><div style="text-align: center;">This afternoon we headed over to work with the adults with special needs from San Martin who currently relocated to CNA as well. We arrived to a full-fledged water/dance party! It was so invigorating and freeing to see the pure joy on the faces of our team and the residents there as we just danced, laughed, played games, and enjoyed each other's company! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 19px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">It blows my mind how the love of God can overcome any language or other barriers that may exist among His children.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"> </span></div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4tzyo8gjTEdXR0gvogcfBAk0gRFnEojZCXX4OZ2FTFPBg0iwk8EbBCQhxxmdWoznQlml7FRhChx0fqFA53wMDZpnudTV3nmB_U3KrMfpNrEW_ahJ1E5z-pjNyImwpJmxoil6W6t_fw-a/s1265/Jolania.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1265" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4tzyo8gjTEdXR0gvogcfBAk0gRFnEojZCXX4OZ2FTFPBg0iwk8EbBCQhxxmdWoznQlml7FRhChx0fqFA53wMDZpnudTV3nmB_U3KrMfpNrEW_ahJ1E5z-pjNyImwpJmxoil6W6t_fw-a/s320/Jolania.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXgEZYvjJwy9jxDcEELYq8VuhKeVsUr0Jh52N3mPkKiXmmM_Ouv4KxW-Jy5LlOt4blZIh4r9Y0MQcdTg8SEGhtga9IR0Nqfo7GrjTW4C6zgs9CadTNcyVbgwYZ6tSYBMfFX_J9LinE5hT/s1007/Story.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1007" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXgEZYvjJwy9jxDcEELYq8VuhKeVsUr0Jh52N3mPkKiXmmM_Ouv4KxW-Jy5LlOt4blZIh4r9Y0MQcdTg8SEGhtga9IR0Nqfo7GrjTW4C6zgs9CadTNcyVbgwYZ6tSYBMfFX_J9LinE5hT/s320/Story.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 19px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Before leaving, we were able to provide several donations to the center and provided each resident with stuffed animals and treat bags.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"> </span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span></span></div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 19px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Tonight, we returned back to the Mission House for a dinner from the States diner before heading out to provide over 100 meals to homeless individuals in the area.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"> </span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee;"><br /></span></span></div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 19px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">God's presence has been felt as strongly today, if not stronger, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">than the day we got here. We are humbled and beyond grateful to have </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">been given this opportunity to serve His children.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"> </span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwH_IA1yb7-UrOnsiZ5UQK9XkRImha_DnGLvUcAARCxvP1Kbxau2LRwF6COfFS8qgwK9f70KGeBjPDU-d6q0UVjIrTb0ODo5goJEQoPiO8Ei94r0dC_dabQhj40gUUvoFceSaiPANr6sai/s1000/Walking.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="562" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwH_IA1yb7-UrOnsiZ5UQK9XkRImha_DnGLvUcAARCxvP1Kbxau2LRwF6COfFS8qgwK9f70KGeBjPDU-d6q0UVjIrTb0ODo5goJEQoPiO8Ei94r0dC_dabQhj40gUUvoFceSaiPANr6sai/s320/Walking.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 18px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">“</span><b><span>Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.</span></b><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span><b><span>Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy</span></b><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">.” Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)</span></div></span>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-1613884846046120692021-07-29T17:02:00.009-05:002021-07-29T20:38:48.079-05:00Wednesday; A beautiful day dedicating the home to the family...<div class="separator"><p style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Handlee; text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;">Today is house dedication day. </span><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Handlee; text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;">We started off by loading up the bus with food and donations for the community where the house is located. </span></div><span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLBTdt7M_1JCX_BSPk7Yj2V8k1WAQmLGUluZqNMWOiVjtnTOKsFA-4LulmHrP5hvKvkUPVEhu7rdUoa8hdDGd_erY9pjzucyRC1Yh79iQEEP_ud2r1bwWhQQk4EkHdxk5AQY12pD75NLz/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="489" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLBTdt7M_1JCX_BSPk7Yj2V8k1WAQmLGUluZqNMWOiVjtnTOKsFA-4LulmHrP5hvKvkUPVEhu7rdUoa8hdDGd_erY9pjzucyRC1Yh79iQEEP_ud2r1bwWhQQk4EkHdxk5AQY12pD75NLz/" width="117" /></a></div><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><div style="text-align: center;">Then made a quick stop to buy supplies for the family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1458" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMBnzM4OKnzqsRqFW2COYEmfFVChVeuD5_qgylxhF5791EC5NqtnTjaSH87j8nptKoZC4rFnPQMyr_7-TUOdLvU7UM82NkwVgSg5H_egyfN2y4GCo3320FoDXsAPN4QHiHb9nFFnsqUWj/" width="320" /></span></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(87, 87, 87); text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">Then it was back to the mission house for a little rest, worship, and celebration with the house missionaries, David and Valerie, before their return trip to the states. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIN8rde4p32ZmaZkeMOBD6ItZHjCN17Z4daHoEEifHZKZm5cEbrpr1YTxrMnF0-Y6_XXVf4ZKiXuvYV6lx7RNI-RSqQXGwY1JkPYtS4vKTJyozsDeapV_Nk7dpg8zToUwLXkUKLCmfPbl5/" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The need is overwhelming but once again we're grateful that God is giving us an opportunity to help in some way.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></div><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></div><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><br /></span></span></p>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-16612073676388274422021-07-28T10:01:00.000-05:002021-07-28T10:01:36.295-05:00It's time to build a house y'all!<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyUjsDhyphenhyphenFH888SSLsddz650q-c0tLYp2_E8V9e6XrqQKGJmPcGqwJXcMxcH2wyn-o7GxTeQwazqzLrPKjajmZeunmJKen1JoWJTVoYWqnZdWprLO3Du-vDyAeivPUII0x8CKYfSg0V260/s960/Anthony.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyUjsDhyphenhyphenFH888SSLsddz650q-c0tLYp2_E8V9e6XrqQKGJmPcGqwJXcMxcH2wyn-o7GxTeQwazqzLrPKjajmZeunmJKen1JoWJTVoYWqnZdWprLO3Du-vDyAeivPUII0x8CKYfSg0V260/s320/Anthony.JPG" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Today was the most challenging day but it was also so rewarding. We started off the day by loading all the walls and supplies to build the house, which went pretty quickly this year. On the way to the site we got to stop at a gas station which made some team members super excited because the snacks here are so flavorful and tasty! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnHLMmw4Q3dWkaL4O_matyoN0dk6wK_6XkNoZd9XJe7i9iCp-Eoi0aKAyJ89u86ETP0rznJ1FiJghchuaEdLE6ejOLC_YzE5w41qd6MtlB6SfVw1QUKsS1fHI2Q7sKexUMbQNIwqyzIUI/s960/Former+House.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnHLMmw4Q3dWkaL4O_matyoN0dk6wK_6XkNoZd9XJe7i9iCp-Eoi0aKAyJ89u86ETP0rznJ1FiJghchuaEdLE6ejOLC_YzE5w41qd6MtlB6SfVw1QUKsS1fHI2Q7sKexUMbQNIwqyzIUI/s320/Former+House.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Once we got to the location we had to travel up and down muddy</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"> hills and rocks to get to where we needed to build the house which had its fair share of falls and struggles. Building the house(s) is always challenging but it feels so good to be doing something for those in need and testing our own strength. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicruU0Q5fkMWLFMVHaUFUZoigl6zGtc_2dWlegFulflb1uu9WmWJ6jIllxVTNDHfDAQyII_T613NN7jvPblHrAgdWqr23BnZvrRMOXBjT6cgyEqOAo-Rc-Fo8jqKqiAIheWmzQzv-G6Goj/s960/Cornerstone.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicruU0Q5fkMWLFMVHaUFUZoigl6zGtc_2dWlegFulflb1uu9WmWJ6jIllxVTNDHfDAQyII_T613NN7jvPblHrAgdWqr23BnZvrRMOXBjT6cgyEqOAo-Rc-Fo8jqKqiAIheWmzQzv-G6Goj/s320/Cornerstone.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0S8igUk7w16VoFZ6ikD5CGT-KsFB_O09DmZYH0NDF5Kw98FHXpzY22pRcOOVod4p-I1NrQGljLPQjMgmvCBdDlSQe4CodT7JdYaLhdpnPo9n5YHzAMg_NEni8abipG61r857MV6_5dHw/s960/Foundation+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The group worked so well together and the whole time the family we were building the house for was watching us and smiling. For me personally I saw how strong I can be and I pushed myself harder than ever have and it felt amazing.</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Bc4P9xKfWnB11gUSakfz8mLdydRqcnsXTu5UIhTpG96bKv53nvv3WM0HOeq_XdQPmdrLm_QBNFph2N2NUIcMTA3P9u9QW9XuGox1JXqSlqSSS-il00LLJlAYVvOmGBQAfOm-Ws4dkuAJ/s960/2021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Bc4P9xKfWnB11gUSakfz8mLdydRqcnsXTu5UIhTpG96bKv53nvv3WM0HOeq_XdQPmdrLm_QBNFph2N2NUIcMTA3P9u9QW9XuGox1JXqSlqSSS-il00LLJlAYVvOmGBQAfOm-Ws4dkuAJ/s320/2021.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><br />Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-67848222826406730782021-07-26T23:03:00.005-05:002021-07-26T23:06:58.884-05:00Movin & Grovin for the Lord on a Monday!<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;"> <span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">Today started early with everyone getting on the bus at 8:00am. We went to our first orphanage and started off with our skit. Afterwards, we all went outside and played soccer, basketball, and water balloons. </span></span></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7eJ402D7yrpd01Z9tkunrn_pnj-MbbY_9CQle6l2c_OT3Fr9Flpbqd0tc3B2TIIQYFZxkIPIrg4LutmxYf2lRNKBIKeZt7Ppp9b0PjnkFhBQndPOpgadMOmsJRSI3p1-SKKgMl3Bn87j/s4032/Shoulders.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7eJ402D7yrpd01Z9tkunrn_pnj-MbbY_9CQle6l2c_OT3Fr9Flpbqd0tc3B2TIIQYFZxkIPIrg4LutmxYf2lRNKBIKeZt7Ppp9b0PjnkFhBQndPOpgadMOmsJRSI3p1-SKKgMl3Bn87j/s320/Shoulders.jpg" /></a></div>While everyone was playing games a missionary named Rocky led an older group, warning them about the danger of drugs. We wrapped up by making arts and crafts and giving the kids their gifts. The kids faces lit up when the saw the gifts! </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;">We finished at that orphanage by buying a table of art that they made. This helped support their art program. </span></span></h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReFx91zLU2Vj15exml4cd7y3brWyJtyCAjDgD-hl-0cwfpKWNmwgn_Av9yk1AtXCGD-EeelguprmMEtsiSKXlQTU6MquZ9_hV2u8W_1sYK4z-QOv76Gu_TBg7Nk8j9v1amZh8wWcYZY3m/s2048/Quill.jpg" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReFx91zLU2Vj15exml4cd7y3brWyJtyCAjDgD-hl-0cwfpKWNmwgn_Av9yk1AtXCGD-EeelguprmMEtsiSKXlQTU6MquZ9_hV2u8W_1sYK4z-QOv76Gu_TBg7Nk8j9v1amZh8wWcYZY3m/s320/Quill.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;"><br /></span></div><div></div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;">Next we all went to the biggest of the States Dinners. We had all underestimated the size of the food! It was GINORMUS! </span></span></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRz_MQoznVdbew-2CxLy9YVG63wlibljVRAfqUtM2Dq9gtXptMHna95ZUWzV8bmrUL4TdnYXvsZ4maPND7mr2HZFayhhd8F19Yw5DgqsDbM_zL16aKnhDzdzHs-oSeTjgVn_AoAxF4Uu50/s4032/Sliders.jpg" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRz_MQoznVdbew-2CxLy9YVG63wlibljVRAfqUtM2Dq9gtXptMHna95ZUWzV8bmrUL4TdnYXvsZ4maPND7mr2HZFayhhd8F19Yw5DgqsDbM_zL16aKnhDzdzHs-oSeTjgVn_AoAxF4Uu50/s320/Sliders.jpg" /></span></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;">Once we all finished eating we went to the second orphanage. We brought them soccer balls, sidewalk chalk, and other crafts. The kids were so exited about all of these things especially when some of them got piggy back rides! When everyone was done playing we preformed the skit for the children. </span></span></div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2K8Ozgk67VEWYuX1KSj0GPhxvFcAxWJ87nB_7yLQsXlbA5l215c6R0wroy-1pZJi2s4DY57ir9jkDVx5_XAaxPB4IgkL56spprQnFqyyLksOuLtnbqzH3ymX19Z7375CHNEluJDu8Qrn/s4032/Sidewalk+Chalk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2K8Ozgk67VEWYuX1KSj0GPhxvFcAxWJ87nB_7yLQsXlbA5l215c6R0wroy-1pZJi2s4DY57ir9jkDVx5_XAaxPB4IgkL56spprQnFqyyLksOuLtnbqzH3ymX19Z7375CHNEluJDu8Qrn/s320/Sidewalk+Chalk.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVaXMvRSJDT-0dydDIaW-6KB1-_sq4V1aXgt9Qwc8eJ6AJiqPpEjB6zub1JVND78XhMSVa1zoe7RqyI6hfDUrR2xOkSon9fJzfH_oxEkfhHx6ibyMZX5qLvVgzViA7lthy0rDJraROGBL/s2048/Drawing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVaXMvRSJDT-0dydDIaW-6KB1-_sq4V1aXgt9Qwc8eJ6AJiqPpEjB6zub1JVND78XhMSVa1zoe7RqyI6hfDUrR2xOkSon9fJzfH_oxEkfhHx6ibyMZX5qLvVgzViA7lthy0rDJraROGBL/s320/Drawing.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We also gavethem a gift bag and a stuffed animal. When we were done we said goodbye and went to their gift shop.</div></span></div></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #134f5c; color: white;"><span><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; font-family: Handlee; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7BKuEsR_CddJviKmBxlK3WcYLsU0QcalabmTDHvHURUOY8DxORak-tqaoe1bfW7pzEXO6vTy-1-C9juqufgJZLT0-bPHAjmcUkZlKlXPohgeAG3yWGMVp3hJ1llHMbuslRitZO481SkV/s4032/Director.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7BKuEsR_CddJviKmBxlK3WcYLsU0QcalabmTDHvHURUOY8DxORak-tqaoe1bfW7pzEXO6vTy-1-C9juqufgJZLT0-bPHAjmcUkZlKlXPohgeAG3yWGMVp3hJ1llHMbuslRitZO481SkV/s320/Director.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tUkaEfMtH3IHOerdExlLRFw8IhXZ9UFQViuB9hECCEXH7R5YgSb3svQLCTjWqQGtYP3bed6u8PEvx2zxqd8w1TZsaUIpbKGFTtX2FF2UfttxWNkXmwHW9d-YbUF0dDM_wcxKDrcCw6Pu/s4032/Salon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tUkaEfMtH3IHOerdExlLRFw8IhXZ9UFQViuB9hECCEXH7R5YgSb3svQLCTjWqQGtYP3bed6u8PEvx2zxqd8w1TZsaUIpbKGFTtX2FF2UfttxWNkXmwHW9d-YbUF0dDM_wcxKDrcCw6Pu/s320/Salon.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;">Before leaving, we went to talk to the director about their hygiene. </span></div></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Handlee; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Finally we finished our evening by feeding the homeless.</div></span></span></h4>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-12246964828912927572021-07-26T13:01:00.004-05:002021-07-26T13:05:54.423-05:00Sunday, a full day of service & worship!<p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEh_13CC_tRynBbSagjEOrprcLPDJAHt4Y25ENxVldlfg7JeLkK-4pvvlV-uJxazceJp4kcodstwGPI-90vDNrQsCzzUMsQQaQkc0DjpCZ59GorTL3mAeeH4HNx7tbHl2UOz925tUCsySf/s4032/kids.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEh_13CC_tRynBbSagjEOrprcLPDJAHt4Y25ENxVldlfg7JeLkK-4pvvlV-uJxazceJp4kcodstwGPI-90vDNrQsCzzUMsQQaQkc0DjpCZ59GorTL3mAeeH4HNx7tbHl2UOz925tUCsySf/s320/kids.JPG" /></a></span></div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: white;">We started our morning worshiping with the men and women of El Salvador. We had prepared a song to sing in Spanish and I am not going to lie, we sounded a little less than desirable at all 3 practice sessions. When we arrived they were already singing praise and worship hymns and most of us In the group were unable to sing along, yet somehow, I have never heard more beautiful singing in all my life. The passion, the praise, the authenticity of the moment. (Psalm 86:9) All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. Next it was our turn, we had our handouts with the words and we also had our nervous jitters until God worked it all out and not only did we sound decent, but they were able to sing along and raise their hands and close their eyes and somehow amidst our mediocre rendition, beautiful happened. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: white;">“Aqui estas Te venmos mover” </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: white;">“You are here moving in this place” </span></p><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">He really is our Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Light in the Darkness! </span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9bFFBjIjLmr10cQUVWAo7cxiP4E6PjWVH3Za-bpr4FLHPdS-CS8JAEOqfTKjoIkJSAS8eRrfpUPo0J9gCHlosC9ygCfqBQSPSeK4KlrOl4Vi2MHX_XOFcNe05rfcCby5sMeEkMd98N5w/s1125/church2.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9bFFBjIjLmr10cQUVWAo7cxiP4E6PjWVH3Za-bpr4FLHPdS-CS8JAEOqfTKjoIkJSAS8eRrfpUPo0J9gCHlosC9ygCfqBQSPSeK4KlrOl4Vi2MHX_XOFcNe05rfcCby5sMeEkMd98N5w/s320/church2.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">Next we took the kids in the church and led a children’s church for them. Riley, Nathaniel, Edward, and Anthony taught them how Paul encouraged his crew in a storm and ship wreck. Jolaina and Rachel introduced a fun craft for the children and the rest of us sang and danced with them. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlXRdUWlnKXY-kPy0vYWbXG-1d_37YajZyumvhKdnvD34RvNbD-PCf1lxecWVQwiYhBKzZVj4s4SxDaaRqqTZ6BMDg1ycj4ouPrMd_jH_ZL6-H8GXJoP-SsPbCTTOUS6UvyWXRaQvUaFJ/s4032/Story2.JPG" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlXRdUWlnKXY-kPy0vYWbXG-1d_37YajZyumvhKdnvD34RvNbD-PCf1lxecWVQwiYhBKzZVj4s4SxDaaRqqTZ6BMDg1ycj4ouPrMd_jH_ZL6-H8GXJoP-SsPbCTTOUS6UvyWXRaQvUaFJ/s320/Story2.JPG" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUBuJgXgFq8_rUywG3MPYiiIx0hWKsaFdGkVnoEC-s2acLU-dV3BpVm-pMWUJcH5hD3ZXfXCfLVHldqJnBhCoxib9wdFgAQwnlDu_yJ-qqGToFUT5zjQJjVBWUyzbgx4a8qXZTW2WWUE1/s1125/story4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUBuJgXgFq8_rUywG3MPYiiIx0hWKsaFdGkVnoEC-s2acLU-dV3BpVm-pMWUJcH5hD3ZXfXCfLVHldqJnBhCoxib9wdFgAQwnlDu_yJ-qqGToFUT5zjQJjVBWUyzbgx4a8qXZTW2WWUE1/s320/story4.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-j6GrraIqwtmXCNmRGr2O7n2UTPqbAkYr879uqlEEtB0dl3rTUhOifM9XOmVmA-5TJ4_JM9uiT6KTYMAB0gpgmEbO84KPcozxIKZk6be7Swu3fpQm5F9F3YyUUdDGgqWxz9M5_Ao1XRw/s1371/angel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="1052" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-j6GrraIqwtmXCNmRGr2O7n2UTPqbAkYr879uqlEEtB0dl3rTUhOifM9XOmVmA-5TJ4_JM9uiT6KTYMAB0gpgmEbO84KPcozxIKZk6be7Swu3fpQm5F9F3YyUUdDGgqWxz9M5_Ao1XRw/s320/angel.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKtkTi6dGPOaEWVgk6izp9pkdPGkpJa4fKHBLjV4besiLI_V0L2FJeLag80eO7BRnpItwFenASmeZSeTHumwfabf5TxmCfNSDgWnzEfcQ_An76ObmFlRoDLreEZ_fW8JoGNyn1aqwMa28/s4032/story1.JPG" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKtkTi6dGPOaEWVgk6izp9pkdPGkpJa4fKHBLjV4besiLI_V0L2FJeLag80eO7BRnpItwFenASmeZSeTHumwfabf5TxmCfNSDgWnzEfcQ_An76ObmFlRoDLreEZ_fW8JoGNyn1aqwMa28/s320/story1.JPG" /></a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">After worship we enjoyed a tasty dinner from Pollo Campero and from there we headed to the beautiful park called Cuscatlan. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZm6nWKijXPnRbB5FQ5pEd0z8gqekhekRtZpibrLQRr377hyLmRu8k5LrybvAFB4ie7K7eOjbob5BzkiIZygZmoj_2n0s0C6ECBAe_KTWaG7BVlNrcJh-IgGHrAk5sdAwbfhn9qERZ8-6d/s1125/church.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZm6nWKijXPnRbB5FQ5pEd0z8gqekhekRtZpibrLQRr377hyLmRu8k5LrybvAFB4ie7K7eOjbob5BzkiIZygZmoj_2n0s0C6ECBAe_KTWaG7BVlNrcJh-IgGHrAk5sdAwbfhn9qERZ8-6d/s320/church.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">Then it was lunch at Pollo Compero! </span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEcdfbD-TRLjVfSo9z7WuVM9U4w01ZxAZyBT_ASFtDTWB4eompyj7aRe3AFjh2txoyAW21DLrMi-6XzguPlk506GmwRYkrRE6naQhgE9dMGFtYcOLFb9uh3ykgDzRnQ74nT-RyUEBlrBRo/s1219/pollo2.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEcdfbD-TRLjVfSo9z7WuVM9U4w01ZxAZyBT_ASFtDTWB4eompyj7aRe3AFjh2txoyAW21DLrMi-6XzguPlk506GmwRYkrRE6naQhgE9dMGFtYcOLFb9uh3ykgDzRnQ74nT-RyUEBlrBRo/s320/pollo2.jpg" /></span></a></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-4xisxoHnhCvoAvQnhT1wvEmYVGZBTAJiZC03DdozpbbSegwAz7wxKBtHP-65gt74Rxe0I_b-aUfVrTojhRKC3fjHklA6_M0vPFxpaocgzj4H46zWEpL2B93LXEAU3NvwpbICCH-hXRp/s1490/pollo3.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1490" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-4xisxoHnhCvoAvQnhT1wvEmYVGZBTAJiZC03DdozpbbSegwAz7wxKBtHP-65gt74Rxe0I_b-aUfVrTojhRKC3fjHklA6_M0vPFxpaocgzj4H46zWEpL2B93LXEAU3NvwpbICCH-hXRp/s320/pollo3.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CpLrNMRXB39yUJThf2zbOuBmS6GA7hyf6FDVGRQ-badYykuo5m6H1WKbjUWpL25PD4VNWlt9eEL4NJO3OXb7pRBG1hnHPTTKhNkKMPOQYkiPUB2GJ71JfR2lIK6LuV9o_-O3x0Uo28Jn/s1351/pollo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CpLrNMRXB39yUJThf2zbOuBmS6GA7hyf6FDVGRQ-badYykuo5m6H1WKbjUWpL25PD4VNWlt9eEL4NJO3OXb7pRBG1hnHPTTKhNkKMPOQYkiPUB2GJ71JfR2lIK6LuV9o_-O3x0Uo28Jn/s320/pollo.jpg" /></a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">After lunch we headed back to the mission house to meet up with those staying at the transition house. We all went to Dreamland! We divided into teams consisting of translators, our team and a transition house member. We all enjoyed our time together there. It was so much fun. We played laser tag, rode rides, and played games.... </span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNEbuFYHAiAdKMRV854FbQIsX0eebkhnTQloPYWGCW8KVgcZ0cTXnjHuFr1SSVSHLaNKdaAribqg42Ebu9ffFTlW7ICjbAuU5z-Cfpi0RASOPqPc8PZPtJEl3whRVuD9bvJZrz2IyuPdN/s1125/laser.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNEbuFYHAiAdKMRV854FbQIsX0eebkhnTQloPYWGCW8KVgcZ0cTXnjHuFr1SSVSHLaNKdaAribqg42Ebu9ffFTlW7ICjbAuU5z-Cfpi0RASOPqPc8PZPtJEl3whRVuD9bvJZrz2IyuPdN/s320/laser.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfewrnR6gRcsI_FCw9EJvfhmJzUhie2EJmN7NaDX3c09uUolFwLPyPUAU_mb5vkCmuw4MaGLnLKhDfwm9mmb3itWVovn4DVyaScvbGGem9ba2p-hz1G9ba9mGylVuWdFLsUNMdYEs1UkQ/s1125/games.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfewrnR6gRcsI_FCw9EJvfhmJzUhie2EJmN7NaDX3c09uUolFwLPyPUAU_mb5vkCmuw4MaGLnLKhDfwm9mmb3itWVovn4DVyaScvbGGem9ba2p-hz1G9ba9mGylVuWdFLsUNMdYEs1UkQ/s320/games.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">We soon headed back to enjoy a great dinner at the house. After dinner we broke off into groups of guys and girls for a time of devotion and Bible study. It was such a blessed day. While dinner was being prayed over one of the translators said, “Isn’t it just amazing that there are no language barriers when God is amongst us!”.... and as I looked around the room at all the different people from all walks of life, countries, cities and states...laughing, fist-bumping, patting each other on the back, standing in line to eat together, joy was abundant and I realized that she was exactly right!</span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdheQBWF0KHzT6Qd6H4nvKDA3tNvtZTIVgcUAsG8t2trXdob7jlLC8k3lLn4tFlG3kduSIyjBFHaam6juyKpzACn12u5BVemirNdwGcuj-i0XQ5NIXTkCJDEHY5r48FpWjyDfdmNU3mU_q/s1125/share.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdheQBWF0KHzT6Qd6H4nvKDA3tNvtZTIVgcUAsG8t2trXdob7jlLC8k3lLn4tFlG3kduSIyjBFHaam6juyKpzACn12u5BVemirNdwGcuj-i0XQ5NIXTkCJDEHY5r48FpWjyDfdmNU3mU_q/s320/share.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EROrwq_x75kWAIKZqksBCfMNy_VS5FwiSf7knuSqt-cK8KB4WCxS6gYJyWHqFje13_ONd-SwTQKq1-b60unigETWnkpJ4jA46M5UtxoDYwGLKwOZw4jkglaIQMTDwGx_T0DfLBym8-Z7/s1498/mask.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1498" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EROrwq_x75kWAIKZqksBCfMNy_VS5FwiSf7knuSqt-cK8KB4WCxS6gYJyWHqFje13_ONd-SwTQKq1-b60unigETWnkpJ4jA46M5UtxoDYwGLKwOZw4jkglaIQMTDwGx_T0DfLBym8-Z7/s320/mask.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5X72hgjcYHZpwPBOhHVpxTyb_UcisfMovc4WxCQi0JN-RxBzdekbSH-hrl0Qd_9KElnweTMeuPXl7hspnLh5cvWzC2qvG1Hg3KqvayawRh5b-Y1zqLAK2k3pfNnLR8xulVEHVpw4WJgU/s1487/boyhat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1487" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5X72hgjcYHZpwPBOhHVpxTyb_UcisfMovc4WxCQi0JN-RxBzdekbSH-hrl0Qd_9KElnweTMeuPXl7hspnLh5cvWzC2qvG1Hg3KqvayawRh5b-Y1zqLAK2k3pfNnLR8xulVEHVpw4WJgU/s320/boyhat.jpg" /></a></span></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-75339656597920977202021-07-25T01:39:00.002-05:002021-07-26T13:03:54.481-05:00Back in El Salvador, July 2021<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-originalfontsize="16px" face="system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;">This morning, 12 people from the Paducah area, 1 from Louisville, and 2 from Kansas City, all woke up with one common goal on their heart; to share the love of Christ with the people of El Salvador. </span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" face="-apple-system, HelveticaNeue" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;">The scripture on the Mission House chalkboard read: </span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-originalfontsize="16px" face="system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;">Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James1:27 NLT</span></span></p><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: white;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1MjRJFlNSwZeRZBrSi-Xwl1SJAQveDNBU" style="font-family: sans-serif;" width="100%" /><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1__-UI6DNLDEXzGrUHlhglgjw3EmrQzmQ" style="font-family: sans-serif;" width="100%" /></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: white; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;">Our team consists of 15 people ranging in ages from 12 to 56. We spent our first day traveling, preparing items for the week and then shared a meal together. </span></div><span style="color: white;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=13a5DPmu-fFrMt6VNgwGGTx8-nAeqScao" width="100%" /></span><div><span style="color: white;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1KAjbxJXgGbFpaPLyb1e9-wnOR3IbtSBx" width="100%" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: white; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;">After dinner, we all packed meals for the homeless. This is their rainy season so we also passed out raincoats. We were on our second to last stop the rain began to come. Hard and fast. Sometimes I think it's God's way of letting us see things through His eyes. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=13sD2mLc-s8mvJERFS-k-Ov1zRqDgCP2z" width="100%" /><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1n4VoDDPr-smXqdEjGsezl6Topp-qo8zZ" width="100%" /><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1YjW6XR994MJp7vbpTzvgjHi5wO17eB1U" width="100%" /><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;"> We were all thankful to be able to go back and change into dry clothes, but God placed that reminder in our hearts that not everyone will be dry this evening. Thank you Lord for giving us eyes to see what you see and the grace to open our hearts to help others. We love and seek you more and more.</span></span></div><div><br /></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-4600432137137450802021-06-14T15:18:00.006-05:002021-06-14T15:18:32.227-05:00Friday<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Our very last day was amazing. We got a COVID test on our way to the States Bakery where we toured their building. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggW7hPilPp2w5ns6_61dBdg0ntW83VlPmc-165ol-lqTygpCzcDUA93y-Ql-Vic03St1Vxjj8GF2dAl48BOaBJHTXshRCS7XKc53zBTuknYFiqc3aogHQzzd4H6-9XHf5VOws6Ht5ZBN6n/s1024/IMG_0727.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggW7hPilPp2w5ns6_61dBdg0ntW83VlPmc-165ol-lqTygpCzcDUA93y-Ql-Vic03St1Vxjj8GF2dAl48BOaBJHTXshRCS7XKc53zBTuknYFiqc3aogHQzzd4H6-9XHf5VOws6Ht5ZBN6n/s320/IMG_0727.heic" width="320" /></a></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">We met the kids from the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos orphanage at the beach house. Some kids played in the pool while others explored the beach. Some of the younger kids had never been to the beach before. It was so much fun to play with all the kids. We brought toys for the pool, and many of them played with water guns. Others collected seashells along the beach. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Bc6QPQ7kJlny2N4c0QmKffcEuX3xtHpvwJTj9iQudx2Pa0wyTyxwSUUErIS8xLJ8KVCGuw2ysTtpoAZabpU0-Z3qIx36syfRI-UhXyXLvlxs9aPAJMRgVh45IS0JJ4oBeD4HQ2PmZ_VW/s1024/IMG_0715.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Bc6QPQ7kJlny2N4c0QmKffcEuX3xtHpvwJTj9iQudx2Pa0wyTyxwSUUErIS8xLJ8KVCGuw2ysTtpoAZabpU0-Z3qIx36syfRI-UhXyXLvlxs9aPAJMRgVh45IS0JJ4oBeD4HQ2PmZ_VW/s320/IMG_0715.heic" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">We ate lunch together, and told them a Bible story. We told them about how Jesus provided for us with the story of him feeding the 5,000 with two fish and five loaves of bread. We also did several activities with them, such as making beaded bracelets and necklaces and painting nails. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJtoJvaaN_HguDlldU4F1RZ-AyBhZhu_XUP8q5qo1sRJpVFRBDXvVvH9hcR3oG2I8493H68f02ZCG7Y7QXUHcf_CBIc6agyK-NPySnarD_8EwjRzQQDRyD2267nTxVbQHSbfzESwphX4w/s1024/IMG_0779.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJtoJvaaN_HguDlldU4F1RZ-AyBhZhu_XUP8q5qo1sRJpVFRBDXvVvH9hcR3oG2I8493H68f02ZCG7Y7QXUHcf_CBIc6agyK-NPySnarD_8EwjRzQQDRyD2267nTxVbQHSbfzESwphX4w/s320/IMG_0779.heic" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">After the children left, the mission group stayed a little while longer to watch the sunset. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">We ended the day with a wonderful dinner of pupusas. We thanked our amazing translators and incredible mission leader, Josue, for doing an outstanding job this week. They made our trip so special. We all felt so blessed to be able to come and enjoy the mission trip with such special people. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tZYKJX4AN8SqfX2l3KAE8hFyALAhi6F0tBJDCyOHZAQWBxgJZ8p_2ma-wiUabcZh1u_L9yiIyKGqvtXfvGM-c4RBYs0bJJVJ2kGVNQuL0taie1axqonwvq-_Ng7pcRpXAQDYuigo7bPJ/s780/IMG_0579.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="780" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tZYKJX4AN8SqfX2l3KAE8hFyALAhi6F0tBJDCyOHZAQWBxgJZ8p_2ma-wiUabcZh1u_L9yiIyKGqvtXfvGM-c4RBYs0bJJVJ2kGVNQuL0taie1axqonwvq-_Ng7pcRpXAQDYuigo7bPJ/s320/IMG_0579.heic" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-51410987073218345292021-06-14T15:08:00.004-05:002021-06-14T15:08:25.350-05:00Thursday<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Permanent Marker; font-size: x-large;"> The day I’ve been waiting for!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">I was here one year and 3 months ago when Covid hit. I never dreamed it would be that long before we would be allowed to return! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4tDFtnOb0opOkKgAauGxZ0iIrDek6YmCPLlC9UIOceWM8TtMAJV98eXEFxA9_1U2Tjt3udW00Gk81aISv4pxrYVXxY9tKqOzC6L3xYd1r6XeI93FzwmR5Xwzx940HZidr3H-4i2dQNSo/s2048/IMG_8459.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4tDFtnOb0opOkKgAauGxZ0iIrDek6YmCPLlC9UIOceWM8TtMAJV98eXEFxA9_1U2Tjt3udW00Gk81aISv4pxrYVXxY9tKqOzC6L3xYd1r6XeI93FzwmR5Xwzx940HZidr3H-4i2dQNSo/s320/IMG_8459.heic" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">One of my favorite places in El Salvador is the Center for Adults with Special Needs. They are mentally like children, but in adult bodies. These people have been thrown away by society. Society has made a a mistake! These sweet friends of mine are precious jewels!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcBEiqUOIvDMqt8muOv2KmJS3IMwXT7AHpy9b73Wn01fDTEUJxeJEf2iYLqh-9eijXdmQsGsREnrFxtIrbOkfdBT7IbHpX9Wyxhqc0SRD_T73F7_QoOf6XVVNiN9sRbY_HpJSfD6O_0_f/s2048/IMG_2916.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcBEiqUOIvDMqt8muOv2KmJS3IMwXT7AHpy9b73Wn01fDTEUJxeJEf2iYLqh-9eijXdmQsGsREnrFxtIrbOkfdBT7IbHpX9Wyxhqc0SRD_T73F7_QoOf6XVVNiN9sRbY_HpJSfD6O_0_f/s320/IMG_2916.heic" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">In Matthew 25:40 it talks about how when we serve the least of these, we are serving Him! Those Adult-Children that used to be at San Martin are considered “the least of these” by society. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-na9WH4IVLMeFJtBfg1oa4Lr1NP6wz8WRr0g86H58JNFAYQ7BkFEMCvuN9JCVQonA7sj6IJH_TJLzPSPdNOO7mzWwbB_6tr4-Ty2dA7ykBuRXpao7K38KqE5MVEUQHyra-A2pBRFGLW9m/s2048/IMG_2907.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-na9WH4IVLMeFJtBfg1oa4Lr1NP6wz8WRr0g86H58JNFAYQ7BkFEMCvuN9JCVQonA7sj6IJH_TJLzPSPdNOO7mzWwbB_6tr4-Ty2dA7ykBuRXpao7K38KqE5MVEUQHyra-A2pBRFGLW9m/s320/IMG_2907.heic" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: xx-large;">I love them like family and it was so hard knowing that they could not possibly understand what the pandemic was or why we could not come to visit them! </span><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: xx-large;">When I saw them, I wept! I have missed them, I have worried that they would forget me, or think that I didn’t care about them, but that wasn’t the case. Some of them cried too. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2b75t-UV0aTyghe6yes-EEHsgMwNb3YVsBMdFRryyHLjOb_zmNG5hEe4ZVWwx24Gh8L6jqP4JIwJLSBGg_B3CiA9L3wme2K6LfTNnQ95fr3cz6WASaCEAghwFCosYxjkAePCKhZbwCNh/s2048/IMG_2926.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2b75t-UV0aTyghe6yes-EEHsgMwNb3YVsBMdFRryyHLjOb_zmNG5hEe4ZVWwx24Gh8L6jqP4JIwJLSBGg_B3CiA9L3wme2K6LfTNnQ95fr3cz6WASaCEAghwFCosYxjkAePCKhZbwCNh/s320/IMG_2926.heic" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">They listened closely as we told them about Saul killing Christians, and going blind. We told them through a skit that Ananias was afraid, but did as God asked and went and prayed for Saul. We talked about listening for God, and how we can trust him when he calls us to do things, even things that may not make sense to others. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrY2EVoj1hs1CKCI5J_OpWROTO87pw6uNy5dEI5MomytSe8VNeqUj7IkB7crnueVa4GhyphenhyphenCDsya9u7oI_1uDsry448qrOmvn9ZN4KAqVuIBsdjwyuwcIqGs6eJiaYJ9veupleUix168k6A/s2048/IMG_8491.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrY2EVoj1hs1CKCI5J_OpWROTO87pw6uNy5dEI5MomytSe8VNeqUj7IkB7crnueVa4GhyphenhyphenCDsya9u7oI_1uDsry448qrOmvn9ZN4KAqVuIBsdjwyuwcIqGs6eJiaYJ9veupleUix168k6A/s320/IMG_8491.heic" /></a></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Then we danced! We danced with reckless abandon! It was everything I had dreamed of for SO long! Their joy was worth the wait! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_Iji3Izy5VUZuFzSeZfCRdzEUKTJZKEwWLNjzvONmJUtHG1CwhEp0MWBETooIlw-Xtto1jZ7JC_7lW2vX1y2rACKKpaqP_iBTrDxFSVIKZF2s78qKU1uH-XwzRMdMN-uFS_jRa3nEKsB/s2048/IMG_3009.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_Iji3Izy5VUZuFzSeZfCRdzEUKTJZKEwWLNjzvONmJUtHG1CwhEp0MWBETooIlw-Xtto1jZ7JC_7lW2vX1y2rACKKpaqP_iBTrDxFSVIKZF2s78qKU1uH-XwzRMdMN-uFS_jRa3nEKsB/s320/IMG_3009.heic" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">In the afternoon we visited with over 100 children of all ages! Some played soccer, others volleyball, and basketball. We did crafts. We did our Saul skit. We took a tour of their facility and headed back for the long trip back to the mission house. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLTkx-lqsdgkUbXT85biozvEQCYSgy7nuRcpMGSas2TLVuZDooQWVGFj9w7NJ9WnYWj0k2nsW6E38NKv4HSgWhjEymzc63sqZeLxj1hJ7XSbHzws52x4q_YFFurxgUsolcFG9ESwbAije/s2048/IMG_2973.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLTkx-lqsdgkUbXT85biozvEQCYSgy7nuRcpMGSas2TLVuZDooQWVGFj9w7NJ9WnYWj0k2nsW6E38NKv4HSgWhjEymzc63sqZeLxj1hJ7XSbHzws52x4q_YFFurxgUsolcFG9ESwbAije/s320/IMG_2973.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYubpxZlm4bRjVIOgEWi2VqFSeDWUbIWEmmkCyYBWZkrD-b1z0P5pb17-kt-BBpbv9V8ljUphyphenhyphen-gIzKdcSUjuZksrg0h6CGK2FmkaozJOdic577OzJs95WUDM9AZx57UKOawoiGI_E1Tai/s2048/IMG_3022.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYubpxZlm4bRjVIOgEWi2VqFSeDWUbIWEmmkCyYBWZkrD-b1z0P5pb17-kt-BBpbv9V8ljUphyphenhyphen-gIzKdcSUjuZksrg0h6CGK2FmkaozJOdic577OzJs95WUDM9AZx57UKOawoiGI_E1Tai/s320/IMG_3022.heic" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: xx-large;">It was a very blessed day!</span><p></p>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-19878267376481855082021-06-14T14:57:00.004-05:002021-06-14T14:57:47.497-05:00Wednesday<p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Permanent Marker; font-size: x-large;">Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. </span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Yesterday, the team assembled the house, and it was a blessing to sense that we were a part of something bigger—God’s plan for Rosa and her son, Lorenzo. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTkzFhu04Vr5TPL5Cd8Al7SuTlYUD1vUnIQzA9AoGCHVPUi2skUzteIwNrRiZ98mmCEHpYZvexscop1NDjZu11OCd27P7TzExEjSQjohoW477V1rXrxfzFLr_kYfjl8gVrvr3sWkklcMf/s1024/IMG_0651.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTkzFhu04Vr5TPL5Cd8Al7SuTlYUD1vUnIQzA9AoGCHVPUi2skUzteIwNrRiZ98mmCEHpYZvexscop1NDjZu11OCd27P7TzExEjSQjohoW477V1rXrxfzFLr_kYfjl8gVrvr3sWkklcMf/s320/IMG_0651.heic" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: xx-large;">Today was “dedication day.” After a trip to Walmart to buy a few more household supplies for the family.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizARB95LBsEBu8ToHlaMU9YOKYZVw7r2LdZYQcOLxoygVgp2VAtbsdsmMyCcN1yYlzbtRVQWhvI2xNoN33Ey308DXRkdkwSEqmjmqeO0QoM6oKzSMUYsvD5lNQTduXQ9WzmhGDgyfdCN4W/s1024/IMG_0598.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizARB95LBsEBu8ToHlaMU9YOKYZVw7r2LdZYQcOLxoygVgp2VAtbsdsmMyCcN1yYlzbtRVQWhvI2xNoN33Ey308DXRkdkwSEqmjmqeO0QoM6oKzSMUYsvD5lNQTduXQ9WzmhGDgyfdCN4W/s320/IMG_0598.heic" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: xx-large;">The next two hours were spent setting up and decorating the inside. If you step in the 200 sq. ft. home, you see a set of bunkbeds and a full bed on the right, all cushioned with handmade mattresses, and dressed with sheets, pillows, and blankets. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKn1uPIwi7p2Zx3HY4T6iAnKieIPWJwFTc04SO4VSvSBu2Br8W54LLFfgNpxk5_Sds9LocIV2mdbgcgHh7Dutn6OsXa5VREktQ3nibSYXIoygXvhGvP7FhJEIt2U9uxfeS0ly_kCDyvCO/s1024/IMG_0797.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKn1uPIwi7p2Zx3HY4T6iAnKieIPWJwFTc04SO4VSvSBu2Br8W54LLFfgNpxk5_Sds9LocIV2mdbgcgHh7Dutn6OsXa5VREktQ3nibSYXIoygXvhGvP7FhJEIt2U9uxfeS0ly_kCDyvCO/s320/IMG_0797.heic" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: xx-large;">There are Hot Wheels, trucks, bubble tubes, and other toys waiting on the top bunk for Lorenzo. On the left side of the house is a small wooden table with benches on each side. One other seat, a rocking chair, sits in the middle of the room with a small rug at the feet.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRZtXR9uLog9W5jWs9JGUcc-MjuH0QM7vTvgYd3Mn0LS8-OG9pPCbFoylh_e_7GyfrLZttcrlgZK6WItMzJlgrjgGQe0KjZeJ9lUKI4rUgf-A2j9wAHHcrFXasKjPrf3Aa0XW2eqQ6gB0/s1024/IMG_0711.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRZtXR9uLog9W5jWs9JGUcc-MjuH0QM7vTvgYd3Mn0LS8-OG9pPCbFoylh_e_7GyfrLZttcrlgZK6WItMzJlgrjgGQe0KjZeJ9lUKI4rUgf-A2j9wAHHcrFXasKjPrf3Aa0XW2eqQ6gB0/s320/IMG_0711.heic" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">The family and some of the team members were tearful as the house was dedicated and prayed for. When called, Lorenzo entered and jumped right up to the top bunk and discovered the toys. But first, he scooted them out of the way and layed tummy down to enjoy his bed, with his face toward the window where we could all watch. When he saw the tubes of bubbles, he yelled excitedly at his mom to show her. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Tonight, Rosa and her son are sleeping in a clean, dry home of their own. As you think of them, </span><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: xx-large;">pray for Rosa, pray that she experiences joy and freedom in Christ. You could ask God to help her understand more each day, God’s never-ending, reckless love for her and Lorenzo—that she would know that God sees her.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZfh9ISc4ZmfXY9Nq6-PVXAhH4Sk6NZiN5rdwHqU0e-HvFf1EUdKuzujC63EQToRTlt-UdqjpzeKb7MkAKYJ7McMvgs8hNqspRPonpC11go_Ugx7hIv-dnqX-0RfQKzpqcx1XdrdAYXMx/s1024/IMG_0746.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZfh9ISc4ZmfXY9Nq6-PVXAhH4Sk6NZiN5rdwHqU0e-HvFf1EUdKuzujC63EQToRTlt-UdqjpzeKb7MkAKYJ7McMvgs8hNqspRPonpC11go_Ugx7hIv-dnqX-0RfQKzpqcx1XdrdAYXMx/s320/IMG_0746.heic" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeg3D3HLbxy7NOhEMKWVl-42G6NWIR0a16qB7lXTEvx6YB2_oxNYgaVN8xKG_gTC7glzcgIOjNnP3VYaFBV9pguELU0yLmIKKF4X1ilVCqABWvZxx0Qo_zLoZAokmXDHKkrqrE1MDyqnJ2/s1024/IMG_0718.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeg3D3HLbxy7NOhEMKWVl-42G6NWIR0a16qB7lXTEvx6YB2_oxNYgaVN8xKG_gTC7glzcgIOjNnP3VYaFBV9pguELU0yLmIKKF4X1ilVCqABWvZxx0Qo_zLoZAokmXDHKkrqrE1MDyqnJ2/s320/IMG_0718.heic" /></a></div></span></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">People from the small community start to gather in the dirt and gravel road next to her house—not really to see her house, but because they know the team will have some food and supplies to share. “Feeding the Community” is the next part of the team’s work for the day. Each family receives prayer before receiving a sack with packages of flour, beans, rice, sugar, and spaghetti. The kids each get a treat bag and some shirts and shoes well given out as well. Polaroid pictures for the families are a part of the afternoon, too.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Tonight, we fed the homeless in the streets of San Salvador—at least as far as 150 bagged meals would go. There are never enough. These homeless folks are not faceless. In fact, several of them are called by name from the sheltered areas in alleys and on streets where they were trying to keep dry and out of the rain. There were many smiles returned to us—genuine, grateful smiles.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">It’s fun to do something nice for someone and see them smile. It’s better to see someone smile at you and see Jesus’ face behind their eyes. All glory to God! Todo sea para la gloria de Dios! </span></p>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-60752661900016924282021-06-10T22:30:00.000-05:002021-06-10T22:30:12.249-05:00Tuesday <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYcmozyrcODQhmHZOTFDP0bJrrwgnDdHCYr2bIzgmgpRUJ4Q_CSaaa10JGfmLKt-iUlCZeTc15TBAWIHrsxCAzfqoq4IDKG9I-UNSW3U7g_F-_eePQQE870h0d8m_NnDFZi5rct29R72g/s1280/7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYcmozyrcODQhmHZOTFDP0bJrrwgnDdHCYr2bIzgmgpRUJ4Q_CSaaa10JGfmLKt-iUlCZeTc15TBAWIHrsxCAzfqoq4IDKG9I-UNSW3U7g_F-_eePQQE870h0d8m_NnDFZi5rct29R72g/s320/7.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Our third day started with loading the trucks at the mission house with a collaboration of efforts from our own Team, the Sus Hijos Team, and the transition house. After loading the trucks with all the necessary materials to construct a home, we loaded the busses and headed on our way. With only one stop on our 3 hour journey and an early start to the day, we were able to arrive at the building site early in the morning to greet the community. With plans to only build a house, we ended up converting the plot of land to much more than just a house. </span><p></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">As we arrived, we were greeted by the soon to be home-owners. With humility and courage they were excited for the work we were soon to do. After a brief prayer, we began to start our project. We started out by clearing the debris and overgrown vegetation. We followed by unloading all of our equipment and proceeded to begin our construction for the day. Within just three short hours, we were able to lay the foundation and set the floor boards. After a brief lunch break, the team was able to erect the walls and begin the roofing for the home. </span></p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo526XX5AfEghtdcHOUlMGJ5siOCiy9bRVi6DaoReMDwVF-zyHX3mlFDY06DiGbVmTaMIdU_hysrGXOkzKrD5nfY6ulh5rzaSilpSsf1T_MQ6LhsD5q6f7KpTHoWWYgnwwtiwfKdeUDrlP/s2048/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo526XX5AfEghtdcHOUlMGJ5siOCiy9bRVi6DaoReMDwVF-zyHX3mlFDY06DiGbVmTaMIdU_hysrGXOkzKrD5nfY6ulh5rzaSilpSsf1T_MQ6LhsD5q6f7KpTHoWWYgnwwtiwfKdeUDrlP/s320/2.JPG" /></a></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">What an amazing feeling being able to provide not only a home for one family, but a sense of community for the neighboring area. Finishing day one of our project ended with the completion of the exterior areas of the house. Walls were painted and solar powered lights were installed as well as and rain collection system. </span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Shortly after, the team loaded up our equipment and boarded the busses to head back to the mission house. After the long day under the sun, we were able to hydrate and share stories on the way back to San Salvador. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifM1i3BYSKPbcRZmGvR3Kjia5zTcdhofhstgeleNtsZP9Tl1RtN_QQODcBxHIBNt0HkfDR3zdPgcqQjDxdw4FMcyCbc_q09zFtYFTsscM8KOK3usrG9asIG8CSjyPGJFIg6AV9vT4LczOZ/s2048/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifM1i3BYSKPbcRZmGvR3Kjia5zTcdhofhstgeleNtsZP9Tl1RtN_QQODcBxHIBNt0HkfDR3zdPgcqQjDxdw4FMcyCbc_q09zFtYFTsscM8KOK3usrG9asIG8CSjyPGJFIg6AV9vT4LczOZ/s320/6.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgEZoeRBbaYF4Uk5cyMIJoPLYhcaAFOr5P8FdeGBqcx_92KKTiZNzbk6qVrqnJm2cn_aW0zWfQm6hM9aeiAVSNbBqpxOdf6z67jeINArhrmFoPUxj6tvkTeH8OLV6xYd1oynZdzmtk-CX/s2000/5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgEZoeRBbaYF4Uk5cyMIJoPLYhcaAFOr5P8FdeGBqcx_92KKTiZNzbk6qVrqnJm2cn_aW0zWfQm6hM9aeiAVSNbBqpxOdf6z67jeINArhrmFoPUxj6tvkTeH8OLV6xYd1oynZdzmtk-CX/s320/5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTK65Yt_KCPzNXJk1Zz8ZQB_4Zsecd2-NHF4ClgwPyf_Je7EXexQhJ2Ms4JZViPOZzTSmCi7bUCbB9bdhjeE0iW1rkJOqVzVEwb0uX8DiKUjHe6AaYs2Ji_xcUqer4PEGTeQsOX2Byw29/s1280/4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTK65Yt_KCPzNXJk1Zz8ZQB_4Zsecd2-NHF4ClgwPyf_Je7EXexQhJ2Ms4JZViPOZzTSmCi7bUCbB9bdhjeE0iW1rkJOqVzVEwb0uX8DiKUjHe6AaYs2Ji_xcUqer4PEGTeQsOX2Byw29/s320/4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglsMRvsicyjMaqDWdONFyGSQPPRC7BZ7ImTIk6gAWyIWkZCoBlU8YpXr6hYGUDO0kALPBSYZpzXr7PqtkLsUG0BOp3hInTByCadGtPtFKCbLQCtSDBO_5K9k8hrPGFRoEtIR2I2_ZkpAov/s1280/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglsMRvsicyjMaqDWdONFyGSQPPRC7BZ7ImTIk6gAWyIWkZCoBlU8YpXr6hYGUDO0kALPBSYZpzXr7PqtkLsUG0BOp3hInTByCadGtPtFKCbLQCtSDBO_5K9k8hrPGFRoEtIR2I2_ZkpAov/s320/3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><p></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Upon returning to the city, we celebrated our team efforts and bonding through a well deserved dinner at the States Diner. With a new perspective we found more appreciation for the food that gave us the energy to return to the mission house to set our equipment up for the next day.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Bfl4yxZykZVl-7qjhYJ7FWUrx5XM8WLoXmqUo_F3LpkttBtkp0szxoo3xkQfbvM4SQSUrrSeMJkTQCu0vNGYFRbgu6AoaoNJ0QgCg3Ch7FMfPR4zG_GXrxTVt8LfvHdoLdh1c6vtNFn_/s2048/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Bfl4yxZykZVl-7qjhYJ7FWUrx5XM8WLoXmqUo_F3LpkttBtkp0szxoo3xkQfbvM4SQSUrrSeMJkTQCu0vNGYFRbgu6AoaoNJ0QgCg3Ch7FMfPR4zG_GXrxTVt8LfvHdoLdh1c6vtNFn_/s320/1.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><div><br /></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-69659403418868447122021-06-08T22:35:00.002-05:002021-06-09T21:40:38.303-05:00Monday<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcHqHHVl1pqKGdfUzngwtBfsN_tt5AD0giI-noI2JqO8qL9reugC3v5B2e97yG4uftFiHHsPOENcmzABdm1y3ZCZF796PmI1c0X8y_Dq4N3HTN5zjlXciot2Mpaau2tXkNkHr_AcoRCDO/s2048/boys.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcHqHHVl1pqKGdfUzngwtBfsN_tt5AD0giI-noI2JqO8qL9reugC3v5B2e97yG4uftFiHHsPOENcmzABdm1y3ZCZF796PmI1c0X8y_Dq4N3HTN5zjlXciot2Mpaau2tXkNkHr_AcoRCDO/s320/boys.HEIC" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"> Today was a great day! We started off the morning loading the van with balls, crafts, snacks, shoes and more for the kids we were planning on seeing today. We arrived at CISNA with 21 boys eager to play and be loved on. We divided our team in groups along with boys. Games of futbol and basketball were in full force. The music was blaring and smiles and laughs could be heard all over. Once we needed a break, we brought out large glider airplanes and smaller ones for the boys to play with. They were a hit!! We then gathered the boys for a Bible study skit, passed out new shoes for all of them and a little snack / toy bag for them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4PEwSZxHwZWPrmybJ6nc5-6yb4kUys0KEjK_3JfLeCkObtLgI9tkA5U7QRHC1JbSHOh34oVgxKNyV5nOtdOOqfnqaDfdo-PBsepE8GYEbYOZVfpTCxddEPIJh2jvz5DDoNqFA_D6P0Gx/s2048/shoes2.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4PEwSZxHwZWPrmybJ6nc5-6yb4kUys0KEjK_3JfLeCkObtLgI9tkA5U7QRHC1JbSHOh34oVgxKNyV5nOtdOOqfnqaDfdo-PBsepE8GYEbYOZVfpTCxddEPIJh2jvz5DDoNqFA_D6P0Gx/s320/shoes2.heic" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqnA5NgtaVU_lg8_zkh5wDnbvl40BYL45CEVAgm6B2D2RDrBXn8FoygMN3Rrs8qAOes9bTNOovCOuqZK6fTBLuAfHRVeOU9E-eeTDsVdpFxiJatvvQ7Ii98TERudVWV_HdRgJSpDwalgv/s2048/shoes1.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqnA5NgtaVU_lg8_zkh5wDnbvl40BYL45CEVAgm6B2D2RDrBXn8FoygMN3Rrs8qAOes9bTNOovCOuqZK6fTBLuAfHRVeOU9E-eeTDsVdpFxiJatvvQ7Ii98TERudVWV_HdRgJSpDwalgv/s320/shoes1.HEIC" /></a></div></div></span><p></p><p></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">We said our goodbyes and headed next door to San Martin. This was an emotional hour where we shared stories and planted a tree in memory of Sandra. Kurt and Laura spread her ashes where she spent so many beautiful years of her life. We know in our heart she is now in heaven dancing with Jesus. </span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">After lunch, we headed to San Vincente del Paul. We were asked to get fully gowned up, with fresh new masks and a face shield. We were able to play with some of the young boys, teen moms and young girls. They loved playing with balloons animals, coloring, jumping rope, jenga and a little futbol. We ended with hugs and some snacks. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb35hP97qZOjYomoN1cu8UxHnz9NM7oLrGchW6gLc4Hf0JxK-bWcA8aSZ7KaaWHeYiJuw33QL25wfwg6KuxtyubovEqU4ufetNJjZJBVPeQu7DC9l_dauJB-x5Z33l_Jr81akv7nEMtdDv/s640/biys.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb35hP97qZOjYomoN1cu8UxHnz9NM7oLrGchW6gLc4Hf0JxK-bWcA8aSZ7KaaWHeYiJuw33QL25wfwg6KuxtyubovEqU4ufetNJjZJBVPeQu7DC9l_dauJB-x5Z33l_Jr81akv7nEMtdDv/s320/biys.jpeg" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iz-x9Gzi2J1g9elPIWsb00zadky86-IEbtFVHZvWmJ2zwopBItAEm3TDy2qcThyphenhyphenHW-6HQj5m-W8A6QMk9muLViWrEqjahPsz9qwUwcPCMfii1y4_bGa6qzLsOWXNQo1JWQqHihULlZAj/s640/airplanes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iz-x9Gzi2J1g9elPIWsb00zadky86-IEbtFVHZvWmJ2zwopBItAEm3TDy2qcThyphenhyphenHW-6HQj5m-W8A6QMk9muLViWrEqjahPsz9qwUwcPCMfii1y4_bGa6qzLsOWXNQo1JWQqHihULlZAj/s320/airplanes.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>We came back to the mission house to have kings meal tonight. We shared the same food that we hand out to the homeless this evening, hot dogs, chips and cookies. As we started to walk out of the house and loaded the truck, a large rain storm rolled in. God humbled us right from the start. The rain was dumping from the sky from every direction, the wind was blowing and the temperature dropped. He reminded us that we were fortunate again to come back to a dry, warm bed and clothes. This evening was so special. We were able to pray over many people. While it was heart breaking to see familiar faces, passed out over 150 meals and warm coffee. </div></span><p></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Monday was a wonderful start to the week and we're excited to see what else God has in store for our team.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtCnimWWw5E2B3PU97_KbCh2zhgCIS0j7v3Kd_wisxPtDqz9-qjgEEfStANhjXJxpIr2kGv28eg3kwC6S2-V1K9D69JU2v-oy6tYGN85fYke_EOYdBOUTR-Rc3fPN4snemaq244VLg4x-/s2048/foodpack2.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtCnimWWw5E2B3PU97_KbCh2zhgCIS0j7v3Kd_wisxPtDqz9-qjgEEfStANhjXJxpIr2kGv28eg3kwC6S2-V1K9D69JU2v-oy6tYGN85fYke_EOYdBOUTR-Rc3fPN4snemaq244VLg4x-/s320/foodpack2.HEIC" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div></span><p></p><div><br /></div>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-21879146892410075522021-06-08T00:02:00.002-05:002021-06-08T11:55:21.887-05:00Sunday<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikau3RjSCOUMsW-eeHpfL9ZgKiGd8WObwWdXEbDPxV1WEDDmWLn5w7HEt1vqYnRzw54NoT8jU8E-cm0gurBEU1-Wir6iH_yc5bQ9wDPouvTgn8KV0eoTlJU04ulUOtx_dI2EXU3j2Ccl2t/s2048/8.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikau3RjSCOUMsW-eeHpfL9ZgKiGd8WObwWdXEbDPxV1WEDDmWLn5w7HEt1vqYnRzw54NoT8jU8E-cm0gurBEU1-Wir6iH_yc5bQ9wDPouvTgn8KV0eoTlJU04ulUOtx_dI2EXU3j2Ccl2t/s320/8.HEIC" /></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Today started off Amazing! We started the day going to church and praising God with our Salvadorian Brothers and Sisters.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwjKpBeQydUT0DwubmUWJ3iOfdTkt0UKvdJ4gRH0H3v4ym-jVTJRfWJHJBLW0Ncd-zCCrYA9hXO3_rqLYElI-bISUv4ycwQVPYtAvETRDimdi3A0Wykbf2_ExYQI3pWWiDkOaHm4BXF8W/s2048/3.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwjKpBeQydUT0DwubmUWJ3iOfdTkt0UKvdJ4gRH0H3v4ym-jVTJRfWJHJBLW0Ncd-zCCrYA9hXO3_rqLYElI-bISUv4ycwQVPYtAvETRDimdi3A0Wykbf2_ExYQI3pWWiDkOaHm4BXF8W/s320/3.HEIC" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Next we got a chance to do some singing and bible story skits with the </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Children! </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_y-uDA8uoZ3E44ZZVEd-QaluYS1J-Qe1HBcSwjiMilhQ1QGnZ6fCANBtEUSUEGFfULA9RZ_tqWp-HqBuXsnC9YowT8b2fFq6WUZgojCEUJPJY6tg2RqdhId_RT90VwBRSKaOxSQIxNso/s2048/4.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_y-uDA8uoZ3E44ZZVEd-QaluYS1J-Qe1HBcSwjiMilhQ1QGnZ6fCANBtEUSUEGFfULA9RZ_tqWp-HqBuXsnC9YowT8b2fFq6WUZgojCEUJPJY6tg2RqdhId_RT90VwBRSKaOxSQIxNso/s320/4.HEIC" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlE7zW_J-XVvm2PJ9OjNbSHa-WA2gulqFBVWmscau-NjlKmRbJYPjk6iFkH9Krm_pDskv8t9NGDummZ-0-7zR-Sg3WG91dvDIQNH4fTLklEcRRPbiGPRciuCRks1sNXzz6E85vVe18txUM/s2048/2.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlE7zW_J-XVvm2PJ9OjNbSHa-WA2gulqFBVWmscau-NjlKmRbJYPjk6iFkH9Krm_pDskv8t9NGDummZ-0-7zR-Sg3WG91dvDIQNH4fTLklEcRRPbiGPRciuCRks1sNXzz6E85vVe18txUM/s320/2.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">After church we went and had a yummy lunch and then went back to the mission house to change clothes and prepare to go the girls prison. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGvWFZjbWqohAIQx6IUoIZunzGCVodGzMZEUygKtNvW9j_W38Ut9wdIi7wvZU4JDQUVAdoewokxsl9pqG63YLfVDMKDyWzNMcJNPBj91y2O-wk7qqF38p4sHbpBA2syX9Z_uJsWbOfgBk/s2048/7.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGvWFZjbWqohAIQx6IUoIZunzGCVodGzMZEUygKtNvW9j_W38Ut9wdIi7wvZU4JDQUVAdoewokxsl9pqG63YLfVDMKDyWzNMcJNPBj91y2O-wk7qqF38p4sHbpBA2syX9Z_uJsWbOfgBk/s320/7.HEIC" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Unfortunately we were unable to get to visit with the young ladies due to some last minute changes with the facility, but God allowed us to turn lemons into lemonade and we were able to go and visit a local park that was absolutely amazing!</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekXnCE6cd_X_g8FgW6nqAWFE8hI6k6QD-cau69O8XHLO0X_K-g0yYvA02_kKu3GT_OOkUZNDjLHrOxu9-1o5fbXW-_04OqTkDEQqbNcOjNwHLljWucXp0_64L4aUtIawhuXyg_8aZxt4K/s2048/9.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekXnCE6cd_X_g8FgW6nqAWFE8hI6k6QD-cau69O8XHLO0X_K-g0yYvA02_kKu3GT_OOkUZNDjLHrOxu9-1o5fbXW-_04OqTkDEQqbNcOjNwHLljWucXp0_64L4aUtIawhuXyg_8aZxt4K/s320/9.HEIC" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">We came back to the mission house after the park and then visited and talked with the girls and boys transition kids. Next we headed out with all the kids and went and enjoyed a Great Movie, “Cruella.” It was really good and the kids really enjoyed the movie, plus the popcorn and drinks they had! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcvZa7tTyPUOpKgM4TkOG6R2w8h_HlW2hZmDtDivRMqqsMN6Up-3hopcdFCNGBWczOVILrVDqy9rNEZK4oKXqB9gqfPZm3nX9e4V6fNMafiWiJ7YToA1Y5UMNPTFc8c6uYLhlmAuHnNM7/s640/thouse.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcvZa7tTyPUOpKgM4TkOG6R2w8h_HlW2hZmDtDivRMqqsMN6Up-3hopcdFCNGBWczOVILrVDqy9rNEZK4oKXqB9gqfPZm3nX9e4V6fNMafiWiJ7YToA1Y5UMNPTFc8c6uYLhlmAuHnNM7/s320/thouse.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMFhfTtEv8JfN-WVaGN5RPfPb2Eky-Oe1RyA0h4DtS_W6SmgGYt7_OCYM2EQH82dAtMEfeJgIYV-VxxDFtH5dQkiCJg1YHDw_e1REWTX98vUYTH_zc3T9G_1pbv88W6HfmA5xlGIc0B7H/s720/movie.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMFhfTtEv8JfN-WVaGN5RPfPb2Eky-Oe1RyA0h4DtS_W6SmgGYt7_OCYM2EQH82dAtMEfeJgIYV-VxxDFtH5dQkiCJg1YHDw_e1REWTX98vUYTH_zc3T9G_1pbv88W6HfmA5xlGIc0B7H/s320/movie.jpeg" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">We wrapped up the evening with a lovely rice and bean dinner. Sunday was a Great Day! We truly thank God for a Beautiful day to serve in </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">EL Salvador!!!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92Uqmab4LvrOBsik_W0Us8RUFipm4HgZgekeADJi-RDsIiW0mVbAPltLI38ewNFD7eFHXYmAPC4XJUAwm3ECld5LwUTKezkQTRpHz9FyGeV2_HMpJU-1DOwPVFIqGYHJfChyphenhyphenO3mowfUB5/s2048/1.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92Uqmab4LvrOBsik_W0Us8RUFipm4HgZgekeADJi-RDsIiW0mVbAPltLI38ewNFD7eFHXYmAPC4XJUAwm3ECld5LwUTKezkQTRpHz9FyGeV2_HMpJU-1DOwPVFIqGYHJfChyphenhyphenO3mowfUB5/s320/1.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-71566269208338346832021-06-07T18:43:00.002-05:002021-06-07T18:46:13.275-05:00Finally!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-family: Permanent Marker;">WE ARE BACK IN EL SALVADOR!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">The team left Friday. We had lots of issues with the hotel, Uber, airline, etc, but despite all the trouble, we could see God's hand in our travels. We did have one traveler that was joining us from Chicago, who dealt with flight delays and problems with airlines, but she used her time in the airports to encourage other travelers. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">We all arrived in El Salvador safe and sound!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUL5-wxgOuOMCG2zH3OJFOfAZFHL3KWaz3X0hxG7132edPPr6U8MJldt-kyguHy_xPcfPrW-5rVYeaBylZnk2h_ZHXbSAPC5fDjwIwc6jPOEDiDv6l6IJIUnFtKgLGdhamN6IJ2f0Nkuf/s1170/Hug.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUL5-wxgOuOMCG2zH3OJFOfAZFHL3KWaz3X0hxG7132edPPr6U8MJldt-kyguHy_xPcfPrW-5rVYeaBylZnk2h_ZHXbSAPC5fDjwIwc6jPOEDiDv6l6IJIUnFtKgLGdhamN6IJ2f0Nkuf/s320/Hug.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">The Sus Hijos team greeted us with smiles and hugs! </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9htMWkVY5HYbFwqdhDhmONz5TQcRtBnyTW9sxLwyeJfnIard-9w0Z2IVwLAgOp4XQ6BoF8WXlQw2vEsQ8aev2BwUN4W188yc1R6crFbALbBHOIWFlP-7_yEQxfm_DV8T28bmPEQsOjwNN/s1170/Luggage.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9htMWkVY5HYbFwqdhDhmONz5TQcRtBnyTW9sxLwyeJfnIard-9w0Z2IVwLAgOp4XQ6BoF8WXlQw2vEsQ8aev2BwUN4W188yc1R6crFbALbBHOIWFlP-7_yEQxfm_DV8T28bmPEQsOjwNN/s320/Luggage.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">We headed to the newest Sus Hijos project, The Station States Lifetime! Most of these kids aged out of orphanages and were put out on the streets with no way to feed themselves. Now they are learning a trade in the service industry. </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkhAH3WVE5jW-i-8-w1XxDKPheodHHQk8J-CcCP191xI4bAc6GmItgzXC5lZ57T3WY_ODurc1yswx5TH5O9Xs-RAlvLY30QFkpqDZQaOn22zUBQDP04b5hj6AQjPg1asW79Us9X96QHJJ/s1170/Bus.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkhAH3WVE5jW-i-8-w1XxDKPheodHHQk8J-CcCP191xI4bAc6GmItgzXC5lZ57T3WY_ODurc1yswx5TH5O9Xs-RAlvLY30QFkpqDZQaOn22zUBQDP04b5hj6AQjPg1asW79Us9X96QHJJ/s320/Bus.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">Saturday night we fed the homeless. It was a humbling experience. We had meals for about 150 people, but it's never enough. We always have to leave with people standing holding their hands out for food. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfhLSZoEGHzsOgJ6R3bFbuNe2VCJjb6R6kzXclSyJlnVjXLI7YfxWpjRo5QUX8-K64LmPDAWeo0bOXuVhdKfPfvOz1a9J67h7FNEhpl-ywSn7FGvFUFxGPQLUR9TkFpB0raImbJij1zUV/s1170/Homeless.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfhLSZoEGHzsOgJ6R3bFbuNe2VCJjb6R6kzXclSyJlnVjXLI7YfxWpjRo5QUX8-K64LmPDAWeo0bOXuVhdKfPfvOz1a9J67h7FNEhpl-ywSn7FGvFUFxGPQLUR9TkFpB0raImbJij1zUV/s320/Homeless.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Please continue to pray for the team this week! </div><div style="text-align: center;">-Pray everyone stays healthy so they can get the most work done.</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Pray that God opens doors for them to be able to spread the gospel in multiple orphanages thought the week. </div><div style="text-align: center;">-Pray for energy Tuesday and Wednesday as they build a home for a family in a rural village and serve the community!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(111, 168, 220); color: #6fa8dc; display: inline; font-family: "Permanent Marker"; font-size: xx-large;"></span></p>Starfish Orphan Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08495593650993563038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199247844562382105.post-46009285208562129862020-03-13T18:37:00.004-05:002020-03-13T18:37:53.453-05:00Thursday... 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Today was one of my favorite days, it was dedication day. That means that we put all the furniture and decorations in the houses and gave the homes to the families. It was a very special day to me because we all worked so so hard on the houses and to see our hard work pay off is amazing!! The families were so excited to have a new home with real mattresses and so kind and grateful. </div>
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The best part was when one of the moms told me se loved me as if I was now family to her. We also served the community and families by feeding them food, and giving out clothes, treats, and glasses. We also gave out beautiful cards that an amazing lady made by hand. The families were so happy and loved the cards and gifts today.<div dir="auto">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">Today was a very eye opening day. </span> <span style="background-color: white;">We traveled to a school about 3 hours away, and it was amazing. </span> <span style="background-color: white;">The children had never seen Americans, and were thrilled to see us. I picked up a little girl and the look in her eyes was unforgettable. I told her she was mi mejor amiga (my best friend). </span> <span style="background-color: white;">A huge smile lit up on her face and she replied with sí sí. It was the most heartwarming thing i have ever seen. </span> <span style="background-color: white;">The love I have acquired for the children and the people here is indescribable. </span> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">My favorite part of the trip so far has been the gracious smile I get to see on the face of every person I meet. I don’t ever want to leave but I can’t wait to tell everyone about all the amazing people and experiences I have had in the beautiful country of El Salvador. Thank you for your time. Adios!!! - Amya Kendric</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we had the opportunity to go to two orphanages. One was for special needs adults, it was called San Martin. The other was for special needs kids, Guerolla. At the orphanages we got to play with the kids, paint their nails, paint their faces, and give them treat bags as we left. The treat bags consisted of a teddy bear, a snack and a couple pieces of candy. This little bag meant the world to these kids, but to us it doesn’t seem like much. To me this shows the differences in our two cultures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">At the first orphanage we got to tour the houses, approximately 8 kids lived in each one with only one caregiver and a lot of them require 24/7 care. The houses had a couple rooms and a main living room. The living conditions to us would seem like living in a shack but by the standards here it’s a rather nice place to stay. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: center;">Many of the kids at the second orphanage were in wheelchairs. They found happiness when we rolled them around in their wheelchairs. Small acts of kindness to these kids change their day, or their week, or maybe even their month. We take a lot of daily things for granted such as being able to flush toilet paper which is not something that can be done here. Being in El Salvador provides me with a different perspective and makes me realize just how lucky I truly am. Today made me feel sad for the kids but made me happy because I knew I was making an impact in their life. - </span><span style="text-align: center;">Frannie Hideg</span></span><br />
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