Resting On The Sixth Day? Can They Do That?

Well, I know it is not theologically correct, but on the sixth day the Puerto Rico team rested. As I arrived late yesterday afternoon I could tell that the troops were a bit worn out. The heat can get to you very easily and without a place to get away from it can really cause problems physically. As the group discussed what to do today the consensus was to use today as a recovery day and hit the ground running again on Monday.

So, after lunch today we all went into Ponce and did some walking around the city taking in some of the sights. We were in downtown Ponce for a couple of hours and then headed over to the Ponce harbor to walk on the boardwalk. There were some shops, places to eat and Justin and I got some sardines and fed the fish, pelicans and seagulls. I actually got the seagulls to take the fish right out of my hand as I held it over the side railing over the water. It was so fast that I almost didn't know that he had taken it. What I really wanted was an alka seltzer (those of you who are from the south know what happens when you feed a seagull on of those.....I hate seagulls).

Anyway, we got back to the camp around 5:45PM (just in time for dinner) and had beans and rice with sausage in it....very tasty! After dinner just about everyone went for a dip in the ocean (my first time). It was like bath water and very refreshing after a hot day. After that it was time to hit the shower and head into the dining hall for some card games, which is where everyone is right now.

Tomorrow morning we are taking the service at John and Kerry Cox's church. We will be doing music, giving testimonies, an object lesson for the kids and a "mini-sermon". After church we will come back for lunch and then hit the rain forest for the afternoon before returning tomorrow evening.

So, that gets you up to speed on today and tomorrow. I will let all of you know how tomorrow goes when we get back tomorrow night. Please pray for all of those involved with the service tomorrow. I know that there are some (like Amy) who are a little nervous about getting up in front of the people to give their testimony.

For pictures and other team member perspectives please visit the FBC Puerto Rico Team blog at:

www.fbcpr10.blogspot.com

Until tomorrow!!

Mike (for the Riemersma family)