Puerto Rico was incredible!

This past June a group of 20 from Missouri Baptist University went on a mission trip to Aricebo Puerto Rico. We partnered with Aricebo Baptist Church located in the heart of the government projects. We stayed for a week helping with the church's mission. Each day our group split up. One half participated in children's ministry. This group worked with the neighborhood kids at the church through sports, bible study, and crafts. The other group departed the church each day to construct a home for a single mom and her daughter. I participated with this group mostly. During this entire week, we were hoping to bless these people with our efforts and selflessness. I believe we really impacted these people. But the real blessing was given to us through the people of the church and the children of the neighborhood.

How were we blessed? Most of these people had nothing. Many did not even know if they were going to get a decent meal for the day. But they found contenment and thankfulness in what they did have. Additionally, the faithfulness of the church members were to be exemplified. Their church building and facilities were not much. Many times they did not have enough money to pay for the cost of utilities. Many times they went without electricity and water. Nevertheless, this church body still persevered and continued to minister to the surrounding neighborhood. What faithfulness! What committment!