Super Sunday

It was a good but busy Sunday at Children of Love today.  The evening was punctuated with the sounds of roosters, dogs barking and fireworks.  But most of us were probably sleepy enough that we were not bothered much.   A delicious breakfast of corn tortillas with beans, avocados, sausage, eggs, and cheese was filling.

Worship was at 9:30 in the chapel with all the children, our volunteers, Pastor Martinez and family and a few visitors.  Pastor Martinez gave a very understandable message on Mark 1, with Jesus displaying His power over the demons, and Pastor Martinez noting that Jesus is also powerful enough to forgive our sins and provide the care we need in our earthly lives.  

After worship, we walked into the center of town where the town market was really in full swing, even though it was a Sunday.  The center of town was very full of people in that the school year begins tomorrow in La Paz, and it was clear that many parents were buying school supplies.

After a delicious lunch, it was time to set up the chapel for the distribution of eye glasses on Monday.  We have some 2,000 pairs of eyeglasses with us, as well as some wonderful optometry diagnostic equipment which should allow us to see well over 100 patients per day.  We will see what tomorrow brings us in regard to individuals who are in need of assistance with their eyesight.  Mama Doris and her volunteers, our volunteers, as well as Pastor Martinez and his wife, all promise to help tomorrow.

Later in the afternoon, there was a meeting of several members of the Local Board of Children of Love.  It was uplifting to see how this local board has gotten involved in the work and support of Children of Love, as they operate two different non-profit stores for the benefit of the foundation.   Mama Doris is always known for her wonderful surprises, and once again, did the amazing, by ordering pizza and wings for us from a Pizza Hut some thirty miles away, so that we could watch the Super Bowl.  We decided that it did not much matter to us that all of the announcing of the game was in Spanish.  It was a great time to relax with the children, Mama Doris, as well as Pastor Martinez and family.  Some were thrilled with the exciting finish, others were disappointed.  

At the end of the day, it was once again time for the children and all adults to gather for singing and prayer.  It's a great way to end the day, and reminds us of a Bible verse from Psalm 121 that is somewhat the theme of this place:  I lift up my eyes to the hills from where comes my help.  My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.   It's always good to remember, that the hill from whence our greatest help comes, is called Calvary.  Thanks in advance for your prayers, that through helping individuals with sight problems, we may also help them to see Christ as their Savior.