Rincon - Medical Clinic

Today, we are back at Rincon doing a medical clinic. This one today is definitely smaller than the one in Aregua, but we are still seeing a ton of people come through - especially Children.

It has been really amazing to be back working in this neighborhood which we were in 2 years ago. We were able to see some familiar faces, which is always amazing. Two years ago, we shared some pictures and stories about a little boy named Fabien, who has leukemia. He was at the clinic today by himself seeking some help from the doctors at work. He remembered working with us back a couple of years, and apparently is one of the children that comes to the children's dining hall and ministry that we were able to set up in 2011 as well. Someone told us he never misses a day.

There were a ton of children there as well, and so while we were waiting, Liz and I were able to do many crafts with them to keep them occupied with something. Jayant was able to do the bracelets with some of these children too, and this is his experience that he would like to share from today:

"Doing the Lord's works is amazing and having the opportunity to do so is something I am thankful for.   Today, at the medical camp I experienced how the Lord works in the hearts of children, children by age and children in faith.  I was spreading the word by tying bracelets on kids.  These bracelets have colored beads that walk through the story of Christ, our Savior. While I was with a bunch of kids, putting the bracelets and story together, I looked over the kids shoulders and saw one of the kids that I had worked with an half hour ago.  He was telling the story of Christ to his mother by explaining the significance of the colors of the beads.  The last bead is "Green" that signifies growth and growth in Christ comes by sharing the gospel with others.  That is what this child was doing. Truly Christ was at work in the heart of this kid." - Jayant Trewn

The family that Pastor Matt and I were able to visit remembers us and were overjoyed today to see Pastor Matt pay them a visit. I was working elsewhere so I couldn't go, but they asked for me and are going to come and visit the team later. It was pretty cool knowing that the people around here really do remember our visit here.

This neighborhood we are in really is dear to all of our hearts. We saw God do some incredible things in a mighty way, and I know everyone who is returning to Paraguay this year is very grateful to see the fruit of the work God allowed us to be a part of a couple of years ago.

It has been a long few days of work, but completely worth it. We are all in pretty good health, and everything is going smoothly and effectively. Thank you, once again, for your prayers!

Here are some prayer requests we would ask for specific prayer about:
1. Good health. We are all pretty good so far, but getting a little exhausted as there hasn't been much down time since our arrival.
2. The Gospel would be completely clear to all who hear it.
3. God would be working in the hearts of the people of Aregua. In 3 days we did a huge medical clinic, a play for children, tons of activities, the Magdalena film, and we had a ton of conversations. Pray that the people would not be discouraged about their condition on this earth, but would put their trust in the Lord.
4. The women and children who we encounter. There are many who tell us that there is not peace in their homes, usually meaning that their husbands are absent, abusive, or just don't care. That God would be working in the hearts of the men in these communities. They are hard to come by to really talk to.

Victoria Leong

Also for your enjoyment, here is Jayant playing soccer, and holding
his own with these guys very nicely!