I am so happy and thankful I was able to go on this trip not only because of the people I met, and I believe gained as friends, but also because of the work that I saw being done in puebla, mexico. It was such a blessing to spend the time we did with the wakefield family and to be able to be apart of their conference. God really spoke to my heart on this trip. To say that I was effected or that I left changed would be just the bare minimum of what took place on that trip! It was an awesome experience to have been able to visit puebla. It is absolutely beautiful! This was not my first time to mexico so I didn't experience that much culture shock , but I did experience mexican culture first hand in a way that was different the my other trips. God moved in each service beautifully, and even though we (some of us) didn't understand the language, the presence of God was something we all had in common and could connect over.
Our Group
Noah with his "Posh" Cappuccino
One of the beautiful cathedrals next
to our hotel
The Italian Coffee shop
Singing in the rain
Chalula, Mexico on top of the Pyramid
Bethany and Sister Wakefield
snacking on grasshoppers
YUM!
Not sure Sister White is enjoying the snack
Setting up for one of our street services
Getting stuck in the elevator with eight other people
when max capicity is six total. Besides the claustrophobia
it was hilarious!
Nicole with a little boy from her church
Our last service. You can't tell from this
Picture but there was a serious storm happening
during this service.
puebla and surrounding churches.
I really wanted to take this baby home.
He was a total doll!
This white metal "sculpture" was beautiful.
At night it had blue lights glowing through it.
Our crazy hair night!
So much fun with these girls
Ryan's realizes the convience of purses
I think he may be converted!
Cousins
airport for some "american food".
Good Bye Mexico!
So exhausted and sad the trip is OVER :(
Being able to be apart of the street service in just the small way that I was, was awesome! Being able to see how the people responded and to see how hungry they were was moving. People all around us where ever we went were hungry, not only spiritually but also for food. It just broke my heart to see all the children begging and working just so that they could eat. I know I am rambling but I guess I can't properly organize my thoughts . To sum it all up it was awesome! The wakefield girls are such sweet young ladies and it was beautiful to see them along side their family devoted to missions. What an awesome testamony! I really miss everyone!!!:( Can't wait till next Year!
Beautifully put Candice;) I love all the pics!!! I miss everyone too...but I especially miss the people of Mexico:( it was one of the most amazing experiences working the alters with people that are so tender hearted towards God. I still can't get the image of all the kids praying and broken before God...it was so touching.
ReplyDeleteThank you, One lady that I saw you praying in the altar, I think it was the first morning service, she was just weeping and so desperate for God. She was the last person on her face in the altar and she was just laying it all out there at the feet of jesus. Then there was a little girl I was praying with the last night probably about 12 years old and she was trembling from head to toe. I finally got her to stand up and raise her arms. She had tears streaming down her face and I wish I could understand what she was saying in spanish. That is what its all about. That is what true beauty really is ... seeing someone coming to God broken and God doing something amazing in there life. I guess I am like you Rachel I can't get the image out of my head.. Thank you for signing my blog :) Love you girl
ReplyDeleteAww, this is such a sweet post. It brings back all my memories of the trip. I also had such a good time hanging out with you all! The services were wonderful, and we so appreciate how everyone worked in the altars. The people are forever changed by what went on in August 2012.
ReplyDeleteLove you, girl and thank you for your sweeeeet gifts! I love them!
~Bethany~
AWWWWEEE Bethany! Thanks for signing my blog. You and your sister are such sweet hearts I am glad you enjoyed your little presents ;). I miss you guys and I miss puebla. I wish i could go back! I really miss those tacos too! I tried to order them here but nobody knows what I am talking about. I must be saying it wrong. lol! How do you order those tacos is spanish?
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