Church Services

We attended Sunday morning Service in William Fonseca, Iglesia de Dios with Pastor John Paul and Sunday evening worship service in Leon with Pastor Obed, at Mount Horeb Iglesia.

Both services were very lively, lots of music and those who like to worship by clapping hands, holding their hands in the air and dancing. I heard a lot of familiar music in both services. I sang along in English as much as I could, but at times was so moved to hear the local people sing in Spanish that all I could do is clap my hands and enjoy the singing they were doing! People sang in loud lovely voices, lifting their praises to God. It was unlike any service I have been to in the States.

At Pastor Obed's church he preached a message of who is suppose to be most important in our lives, God. Many people came forward to recommit their lives to God or some committing their life for the first time to God. When he did the altar call I was very surprised at how many attenders walked up to the front to be prayed over. A few of our team members went forward to pray over them. In my last post I included a picture of a lady with Scott and Lauren. I had the honor of praying for her. She told me that she is a widow and misses her husband so much, that her life is very lonely.

Every person we ministered to or with was very warm and relational. When we visited families in their homes we were offered a chair to sit in and something to drink. When we were able to took the chair but refused the drink stating we brought some with us.(remember dont drink the water in 3rd world countries, believe me it isnt worth it!)

I feel the best part of doing ministry work we were doing was the babies, toddlers, and young school aged children we worked with. They loved talking to us about whatever they were coloring or createing during VBS. They would hug us, give us smiles and share their supplies we used. All the children were very well behaved. I am sure each one of us had at least one child we enjoyed playing with while we ministered.

We also ministered to many more adults than children this trip. We had weekday men's and women's Bible studies at the churches we visited on sunday. It was so wonderful to be there ministering to those who needed love that we could share. The people were so precious. Many of them would come and greet us before sitting down, thanking us for attending services that morning. When we ladies had the Bible studies, we stood at the doors greeting each woman who entered the sanctuary. We would receive a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I loved serving in this country where the people were willing to introduce themselves and not shy away! :) It was a wonderful feeling to recieve a hug but it was a great thing to give hugs to those people who many not receive any at all!

~With Love, Joy, and Peace,

Tammie Kay pics by Scott Bondy