Time Flies...

So we're to the last day of official ministry for our trip...

This morning we woke up to a hot, sticky Jamaican day.
We began the morning by splitting into small groups and prayer walking the community around the base where we were staying. The freshmen were really great about listening to the Lord and interceding in response to the things they felt they heard. About an hour later we returned to the prayer chapel on the YWAM base and prayed corporately for the nation of Jamaica. I cannot even describe to you the incredible view of the city we have from this base, but the view combined with the passionate prayers of these students was impactful, to say the least.

After prayer, the team going to Homes of Hope headed out to complete the house while the rest of the team had a little free time until their afternoon ministry times.
We had multiple options to choose from for our special Thursday adventures. One group went to Westhaven, a home for mentally and physically handicapped people who have been abandoned by their families. This home is a difficult setting to be in, but the experience was quite powerful for the students who chose to go there. Another group went to an infirmary (like a hospice), and they were able to visit with and bring some joy to the patients there. The students who went were intially very nervous, but they conquered their fears and were a blessing to the people. The final group, besides Homes of Hope, went to Blossom Gardens which is a state funded children's home. We had a great time there getting to play with the kids and love them a little extra today.
The Homes of Hope team rocked it out and finished the house today! Who knew you could build a home from the foundation up in three and a half days? The family we built the home for was incredibly blessed, and I know our visit will impact their lives forever. Annette and Mark, the couple who we built the house for, were blown away by the unity and joy our group brought along with us, not to mention Mark coming to know the Lord this week.
We are so proud of the freshmen and the hard, hard work they put in this week. They are amazing! The Lord is working here, and we are so blessed to get to be a part of it. Thanks for your prayers!