One thing that always happens is that the kids swarm anyone who shows any attention to them!

This is our total June group as we left the hotel for worship. We had a variety of talents and personalities, and we had a great trip!

This was a mini medical clinic at Pie de La Cuestas, a mountain village at about 4900 feet above sea level. There are several families who live in the area. The children attend a one-room school. Some of our group conducted a Bible study in one of the homes while Julie (our nurse practitioner) helped those with medical issues. Ruth Erin Lalli translated for her-pretty awesome work for a 15 year old! We estimated that about 25 people came for help ranging from headache to hormone issues. Oh, by the way. The facility for this was their community center-with tin roof, adobe walls, and dirt floor. They all appreciated the help they received.

We have all arrived back at our houses. After Thursday night, we all have a better concept of the fact that we are not home here; we are just pilgrims, camping on this earth temporarily and waiting for our eternal home in Heaven. Friday was a travel day. We toured the La Palma church and Christian school compound, then went to Ilopongo and visited the womens' prison there. We took toys, plastic cups, bowls, and plates, and baby clothing to the section fo the prison where pregnant women and those with children ages 0-4 are held. They are extremely crowded and provided almost nothing. Ruth Erin led the women in some songs, the local minister talked to them, and Marcos prayed with them. Then our group distributed the toys. Tomas, the local minister agreed to come back weekly and continue studying with them. He will bring ladies from his congregation to distribute the clothing and plastic ware we left. We then went to the beach for a brief visit, then to a nice hotel near the airport. This morning we left the hotel at 5 and returned to the US and our various cities. It was a great trip! Watch here for many photos of what we did and where we went.

We had a terrific 'last night' at church in Ocotepeque. There were about 15 responses, most asking for prayer but 2 more were baptized! We are now packing for the trip to San Salvador and our flight home tomorrow. We are all well!

Another new sister in Christ!

We had a busy day already and there is more to do. Early this morning we went up the mountain to a village and had a Bible study, medical clinic, and soccer game! It was fun and exciting and provided some terrific Kodak moments.