Belize 2011-Day 5

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

This morning we went to Bella Vista with the intention of passing out 5 pound bags of sugar to some of the families of the village (sugar is pretty scarce there right now and very expensive) and inviting people to come watch the movie at the church tonight. When we got there, Hermias, Barnaby and Elias were there with a few other kids. I like Barnaby – he is a major tease! There was also a sibling group of 2 girls and one little boy. The three of them, plus Hermias and his friend went with me and my team for the day. The two little girls were Amilia (the older one – 7) and Alisia. Their little brother was Victor (3). Alisia was switching between me and the other two girls on our team for a little while – she is a stinker! I call her “monita” – little monkey. J

Me with some of my favorite kids! From left to right: Victor, Alisia and Amilia

Amilia with her other sister, Andrea.

After the first hour – hour and a half Amilia began walking with me. For the last half hour we were inseparable! She told me as we were walking back to the bus that I’m her friend. I told her that she’s my friend too. J I said if she came back tonight for the movie she could sit by me. She said she would definitely come! She is such a sweet little girl! I really hope to continue building a relationship with her this evening and tomorrow before we have to leave. As God wills! May everything said and done be all for His glory!

Later ~

Just got back from the movie night a little while ago. It was a success! The weather was perfect (thank you God!!!) and we had an AWESOME turnout!! When we first left the compound, we made it about 5 minutes down the road before realizing we didn’t have the popcorn we had bought earlier this afternoon for the movie; so we pulled over and waited for Rafael t bring it to us. Two seconds after we pulled back out we realized we didn’t have the movie projector either! So we had to go back and get it and so by the time we made it to Bella Vista, it was already 7:00 and the kids were already there waiting for us. Lots of families began to show up too!

This is the movie we showed: The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry. It does a great job of fully presenting the gospel message. 

I looked around for Amilia, but I didn’t see her because there were a lot of kids there and it was basically dark already. (It was 8 p.m. central time here in the states.) A few minutes later a little girl came over to me and just smiled up at me – and I knew it was Amilia. She stayed next to me (or in my lap) the entire time. Alisia came over and sat with us after a while too. She eventually pushed Amilia out of my lap and fell asleep there. J The girls left before the movie was over, so I didn’t get to ask them about it – especially Amilia – she was really into it! I also didn’t get to tell them that we would be back tomorrow, so I hope they come out! I really want to see them again before we go. I wanted to ask Amilia what she thought of the movie and if she knows Jesus and how to talk to him. I wanted to ask her if we can pray for each other after I leave. I guess that is a conversation that will take place only if the Lord wills.

Tomorrow is our last day in Bella Vista. We are going to pray for a few people and maybe do a sports camp. I’m praying that God’s hand will be over us tomorrow, leading and directing us wherever we need to go.

Soli Deo Gloria!