Assistant To The Manager

Today Rick had to meet with mission leaders from the Alliance office in the US and so he left me in charge of the house build on our site. I have to admit I did feel a little overwhelmed as he pulled out the list and went over everything that needed to be done. However, it went amazingly well as we have such a great team. Ricardo ran the wiring and Rick got me started on placing the center beam to run the 2x4s into to go into holders on the center beam to create trusses. Jordan was part of my team and after we lined all those up and secured them, we then sheeted the roof which was a highlight for him. Another team began to start banging up the drywall while Brynley was on the painting crew doing a second coat.

Rick returned with the leaders from the US office and they were amazed at what had been accomplished in just two days so we did Rick proud! I certainly have an appreciation for what Jeremy does as a contractor on an everyday basis and my brother Ralph would be pleased....no johnnie cuts!

After we finished for the day, we spent some time being the human jungle gym for some of the children in the neighbourhood and made their day. They are starting to warm up to us now especially after having been here for over a week now.

Sharon spent the morning doing prayer ministry with Casey to a family in Francisco's church and then helped Tomasa along with Cass prepare another authentic Mexican supper. We had floutas which are deep fried rolled up taco like with lettuce, sauce and grated cheese on top...

Addi, Moriah and Abby prepared a puppet show for us complete with a script which to their credit was pretty creative.

Tonight we were part of a debrief meeting with the staff and interns and we watched Francis Chan speak on 'lukewarm and loving it' which was a very convicting message for all of us.

Being here is such a reminder of how rich we are compared to over 50% of the world who work for about $2- a day. I think of how easy it is at home to get sucked into the comfortable life that can so quickly numb you to the reality of where I'm living now. Being here really helps you to feel again.

The honest question of Revelation 3 is are we really ready to ask God the question...

God, where I am lukewarm? Reveal it to me.

I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! ¹⁶ But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! ¹⁷ You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. ¹⁸ So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see. ¹⁹ I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
²⁰ “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. ²¹ Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.


God, do whatever it takes for me to be on fire for you. Show me the areas I am weak and give me strength to overcome. Its a sobering prayer request...