Villa Industrial and Los Nogales

Just as a disclaimer, this is being typed out on my phone. I am so thankful because every day, God has provided some sort of internet access so we can send something out.

Yesterday and today we did medical clinics jn in villa industrial as well los nogales. Los nogales is a city we were in last year, and villa industrial is one we worked in 3 years ago. We were able to work in Los Nogales with the medical clinic because of the door to door evangelism we did last year. But again, this is a story worth telling in person, so it will probably be shared next Sunday the 18th. I will probably post the stories we share in person on this blog as well after the service in a week, so keep that in mind.

Both clinics were a success. We saw less people than normal due to cols weather and rain yesterday, and we were in not as impoverished areas as we were in the beginning of the week. Still, we did the same things as we have been all week. Treating the physical needs and then talking with them. A pretty cool thing happened at the clinic today. About 35 or so nurses in training  from the military hospital showed up to help put. They were all waiting for us when we got there in the afternoon. Casey was able to get a translator and share the Gospel with hem as fellow nursing student. It was pretty cool to witness. So the workers as well as the patients heard about Jesus today.

The vice chair of secretary of defense showed up as well to entertain the nurses and encourage them as he is the head of the hospital. He brought along with him some army men who played the accordion and another who played guitar. It was pretty interesting. Casey also danced with the sec. Of defense man to some polka music. :)

Here is a short blurb from Liz about her experience thus far. She has been working mostly with kids.

"The children here are awesome. During the medical outreach, I was occupying the children with crayons and paper. I was showing them how to draw different animals. I drew an pock-a-dotted elephant and

Today's presentation of el ARCA in San Lorenzo today 

next thing almost ever child wanted me to draw them an elephant. It was so fun. Even though we don't speak the same language I can still connect with them. They are so energetic! One other thing I loved was singing Jesus loves me in Spanish with Will, Marc, and Portia. It has just been a blast working with the children hear. Painting nails to explain the Gospel, making bracelets, and soccer. I love it!"

Tomorrow is the day of the child, a holiday here in Paraguay. We are putting a program together at the church for them. We expect about 500 kids or more to flood thebgates here!

Thanks for prayers for health, Jim is feeling a ton better, and the rest of us are feeling pretty good, although we've had our share of headaches and sore throats. God is sustaining us here. I can't believe we are almost through with our time here!