Day Two

Day Two

After our long day of travel we all slept in until close to 6am...actually most of the guys were up before 6...the sun begins to rise at 5am and our curtains let it in. We had an awesome breakfast of rice and beans, eggs, toast and fresh local fruit. We had devotions out of 1 John 1 and orientation.

Some of the team jumped into work projects around the center...filling low spots in the dirt roads, filling a septic hole with rocks and hauling other rocks to the septic hole. Others prepped crafts and VBS supplies. 

After jalapeño chicken, rice and plantains for lunch we headed out for our first VBS. Don't picture a WHBC style VBS. There was no drama, coordinated movement of crowds of people or Dan Ernst leading songs...but realistically that's not what would work here. Maybe if Erica Kwast was here to plan it, but alas... We played soccer and whiffle ball, painted fingernails and blew bubbles. We hung out with 20-30 kids and then had a snack.  Next we sang some simple songs in Spanish. Abby DeLange served as my translator and did an awesome job. 

It began raining right as we packed up and we were treated to a beautiful double rainbow! 

We came back to the center for grilled steak, chicken and pineapple kabobs with rice and beans. 

Day Two ended with a debrief recapping our experiences from the day and free time. Most students spent their 2 hours of freedom in the centers massive pool. It was a refreshing end to a very warm and sunny day. 

As we head to bed the only things we've got to worry about are blisters, soreness and drinking more water. Everyone is feeling pretty good as we wind down. 

I guess I've done a good job preaching about drinking water because now when I gather the group together someone always guesses that I'm going to talk about drinking more water. : )

It's 10pm here in Managua which means it's 12am back home. The dorms are quiet but warm. Pray for no injuries or dehydration tomorrow. We'll be away from the center most of the day doing ministry at 2 locations. 

God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good!