Thursday, July 3, 2008

Chi Alpha Mission Trip : pt.2

The Chi Alpha Mission Trip to Burgos (part 1 posted on june 9 ) also included ministry to families, youth, and children. The college students from Texas State University traveled nightly to communities surrounding Burgos to present their puppet show, dramas, music, and crafts. Each night was a huge success.

The first program was at the Burgos Plaza. Over 100 kids and members of their families came out for balloon animals, face painting, and much more. Trinity was especially excited to get to help blow up balloons with a special pump and translate what animal or object the kids were wanting. The following day the group traveled to El Charco. It was impacting for all involved. As usually happens with mission work, the one going somewhere to be a blessing, ends up being blessed. The final night program was in Labores de la Paz. The moms had as much fun as the children making necklaces and getting their faces painted. On Saturday morning, the group moved to Cristo es la Roca church and hosted the normal Saturday AM crowd of 40. The drama and puppets were well received and the children enjoyed the interaction with the mission group.

On Sunday, the Chi Alpha group led the entire service at Cristo es la Roca. From the music to the message, from testimonies to dramas, the morning was powerful and many were blessed to have been there. Sunday night church was back in Labores de la Paz. The prayer time was very powerful, including prayer for the pastor after the service.

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