"God's Plan is simple.... " -Pastor M. Wood

Vacation Bible School Day 1

A happy recipient of a new pair of glasses! :)

Glasses being distributed after the church service.

Maddy, the amazing Bible School teacher!

Roger T. and Kenny praying with Mark Wood before his sermon.

Mark Wood delivering the sermon--translated by our new friend, Melvin.

Pastor Mark Houser with Erika Padilla at the dedication of her baby boy, Nikael (2 months old).

Roger L. and "little" Rodolfo playing it cool. 

Hello, again, from San Marcos! We had a busy day today. We started our day today with a devotional from Meredith (me). She spoke about "God moments" and how He speaks to us daily if we will only seek him first.

Following breakfast and devotional we went to Bible School at Iglesia Bautista Jehova Yire. It was fun-filled day with puppets shows, music, dancing, singing, Bible studies, and crafts. Approximately 100 students between the ages of 3-15 showed up to learn about Jesus and His love for each of them. Praise God! 

Then, it was back to Skylark for lunch with the Bonilla-Giovanetti missionary family, Marlon, and Agusto. We enjoyed their company so much! It is always a blessing to spend time with those who dedicate their lives to serving God. We also received great news! The Bonilla-Giovanetti family will be visiting us in West Virginia sometime in August (around Labor Day). So be prepared to welcome new family members at LCBC! :)

Following lunch, we went back to the church for an evening service. Pastor Mark Wood did an amazing job delivering the sermon. He spoke on the "simplicity of the Gospel." He emphasized that we cannot achieve salvation, but can only receive it through Jesus Christ. Following his sermon, two lives were dedicated to Christ. Pastor Rodolfo affirmed that if these two lives were the only product of this mission trip, then it was well worth the sacrifices and cost. 

Tonight was also a special night for our great friend, Erika Padilla, and her husband, Salvador, as they dedicated their newborn baby at the end of the service. It was wonderful to be a part of such a touching ceremony. 

We ended the night in food, fellowship, and reflection. We look forward to another day of Bible school tomorrow. We will also be doing home visits in small groups. More to come on that tomorrow night. 

As always, God bless you all! We are so very thankful for our 28 and for our church family that is praying for us so faithfully in Lubeck and Oak Hill, WV. Your prayers are surely felt! :)

Love you, goodnight, and God bless!