Sending Larry, Running Errands, Receiving Linda

Sergio, Brittany, and I went to Managua this morning around 11 to take Larry to the airport. He had a good 2 weeks here and got a lot of things done for the mission. He spoke 2 great sermons in the village, that I think were very well received, and I really enjoyed. He got a lot of things on the truck fixed including: insurance updated, permanent bars on the back, tires, steering, and lights fixed. Spiritually, he led pastor Jose's brother to Christ in what looks to be his final days here on earth, and has raised some interest for Christianity in our money changer. Of course, he kept us all laughing with many jokes, treated us to eat more than enough times, and held down the Gables house/mission office as well.

After dropping Larry at the airport, we got lunch and started on some of our errands. I found out it will be at least another week before I can get internet in the village, but we think we're making progress. I purchased a ceiling fan and light for my room in the youth house, and we got some prices for some lights, fans, tile etc for the bakery. We went and let Brittany see the lagoon behind a nice restuarant in Managua and with a few hours left to spend before Linda's flight came in we went to the mall. We went and saw the newest Jim Carrey movie, Yes Man, which was very entertaining.

We got Linda from the airport a little after 9 and made it back to Leon safely around 11. She was very excited to be back, and also very excited to share with us about her time in the states.

Beach & Birthday Party

We had Bible Study in the morning, and then there were no other real plans on the day, so I told Brittany we could bus to the beach and then we had been invited to a birthday party in Leon.

With only 3 days left in her trip and Wednesday already being scheduled as a day in Managua, she was happy to take a beach day.

We got there around noon, and had lunch, played some more cards, and visited. We hungout for the afternoon and after sunset bussed back into Leon.

Eveling, the 13 year old daughter of Oneda, and grand-daughter of Viky, from my favorite Leon comedor had invited us to their house for the night for her party. When I was living in Leon, I would go and visit them almsot weekly at their house some nights and really love this family. It was fun to see some of the same friends I had met from Alejandra's birthday back in July, and the food and cake was good of course.

Monday, Monday, Monday

We had breakfast at Consuelo's house late Monday morning, as there are no Monday morning plans and had planned to sleep in. Consuelo's goat had 2 baby girls Sunday afternoon and they were trying to learn how to walk in the morning.

We spent some time up until lunch just visiting in the clinic and listening to music. We returned to Conseulo's for lunch, and Brittany brought her hair straightener to play with the grand daughters. After lunch she stayed around a few hours with them, and took more pictures.

Carlos came out and had drama practice in the afternoon while I did some undistured computer work in the clinic. Anthony hungout with Brittany and taught her how to make bracelets.

We went to the park in ChiChiGalpa for the night and had dinner, played cards, and just hung out, before returning to the property and bringing Itzel down to stay in the clinic with Brittany.

Larry Preaches Another Great Service

Marvin and Anthony came into Leon in the morning by bus to see if Brittany was feeling better. They hung out with us until we headed out in the afternoon for evening service.

Larry prached his sermon titled "One Bath, Many Footwashings" with scripture from John 13:3-15. He preached about how we do not need to be baptized over and over, and that after we become Christians we will still sin, but we do not have to be re-baptized. This message is very important here as so many people think that they earn God's love, or earn their way into heaven with good deeds. They feel like God loves them today because of all the non-worldly things they did, but tomorrow he won't love them if they have faults. Church attendance was very good, with probably around 100 total in attendance, 70 or so over 13 years old.

Brittany stayed with Itzel over night as she thinks her cough has passed, and wants to finish out her trip spending as much time as possible in the village.