The week in Central America was amazing on many levels. Here is a brief description of the different types of ministry that took place.
1. Our medical team: a medical clinic was set up in a small town each day. The location was significant because each town we set up in is where a mission is located by our partner church in San Salvador. Each person that came to the clinic received medical attention and heard the Gospel. Those who made a decision for Christ are being followed up on by the mission that already exists in that town. Our team ministered to over 1200 patients during the week. Each patient was also given some sugar, beans, and rice.
2. Public schools open the door for our students while we are there...the school refer to the opportunity as an 'intercultural exchange', we call it an opportunity to share Jesus. When our students weren't sharing the Gospel in the medical clinic, they were in 7 different schools during the week, visiting for more than 30 mins. in multiple classes at each school. One school was called "Pro-Lingua", a college type of school that only teaches English. Students enjoyed sharing openly without the use of a translator.
3. Ministry Conference: Eric Geiger led a Simple Church conference on Thursday afternoon at our partner church. Pastors showed up from all over in the pouring rain to attend.
Various breakouts were offered on Thursday and Friday night. JR Lovins, Richard Aspenwall, Carlos Lollett and Abiel Mir led a breakout on worship which included band performance and technological tips. Lauren Aguilera led a children's ministry breakout session and I led a student ministry breakout session with help from Tommy Parke.
Much happened in 7 days, but we are grateful for what God is doing both in El Salvador and how He changes us each trip. I'm posting a couple of more pictures to check out. Thanks for praying for us.
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