We've just returned from church this morning. Service started at 10:30 AM and ended around 12:45 PM. There was very little breeze, so it was quite warm. "Sister Brantley" led worship this morning. Pastor Svend shared a greeting and passed out 24/7 t-shirts to the people who have been so helpful to our group all week (cooks, drivers, etc.).
Pastor Svend also invited all of the youth from the church to come to the front. Then, all of us from Gainesville surrounded them and laid hands on them. Christina Dilbone and Matthew Akindipe prayed over them that they would make their mark on their community.
Pastor Dennis shared a great word on finding your purpose. In his teaching, he shared some of what God has called him to and how he has been able to walk it out. It gave our young people more insight into who he is and where he has come from.
At the close of the service, we sowed into The Rock by giving an offering.
As we enjoyed lunch together, it gave our youth one final opportunity to take photos with their new friends, love on people one more time, and collect names and e-mail addresses to keep in touch.
We will spend the rest of the day resting at the hotel before heading in to town tonight for dinner at KFC. Tomorrow is our play day in Ocho Rios. We'll visit the waterfalls and then go into town for some shopping. Please pray for our safety.
We have done a great work here in Jamaica. Now, we will pray that the seeds we've sown and the work we've begun will be more firmly established in the days and weeks and years after we leave. We will also pray that the work that God has done in our own lives will continue to flourish as we allow Him to use this experience to grow us further.
All remain well. Praise God!
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