Day 27 in Ecuador

Saying goodbye to Patrick.

Today turned out to be very similar to the work we did yesterday. After breakfast, we made our way to La Luz via public transportation again. The team worked very well in the morning. We had some people outlining the logos of Cumbre Alta and Inca Link that are being painted on the wall close to the field. We had some people painting some more and touching up on areas we couldn't get to with rollers. We had other people helping put the net up. Finally we had people helping move a pile of bricks. It was awesome to see everyone pitching up and working hard on many different things to make the field look nice.

We took a quick break for lunch before getting back to work. The afternoon was much more frustrating for me. The main thing that some people worked on was painting the logos, which actually looks awesome. Besides that main project, there wasn't much other work to be done. This is frustrating for me because I want this team to have many service opportunities and as a leader I want to be able to provide that but it's not in my power too. It's also frustrating because I feel like the team members weren't necessarily looking for work to be done either. These two things made the afternoon more challenging but I'm hoping that tomorrow will turn out better.

After we finished up for the day, we headed back to la Casablanca. The team had about 2 hours of free time while the interns helped clean the bathrooms and helped Mabe and Fabi cook dinner. After dinner we headed to a field to practice soccer with Cumbre Alta. The beginning was separate except that Dale and I practiced with Cumrbe Alta. After doing some fitness, we scrimmaged at the end, gringos vs. Cumbre Alta. We ended up tying 1-1, Dale scored a beautiful goal. Afterwards, one of the leaders of the team from the States shared the gospel with Cumbre Alta. Be praying that this message will enter into their hearts and that God would be moving inside them in powerful ways. 

Headed to soccer practice.

We then headed back to la Casablanca, hung out some more when we got back, and then went to bed. The more I have hung out with the team the more I have felt that I have been able to connect, which has been awesome.Keep praying for this team and that God would be working through Dale, Megan and I's leadership. Be praying that I would continue to show grace and have a positive attitude with the team even though they may do things that frustrate me.

Thanks again for reading. Your support encourages me so much!

Dios Bendiga,

Nich