Our day started bright and early with a beautiful worship service at Cristo Liberador. Members of our team participated in the service, two as acolytes and three as lay readers. Mother Lourdes asked Mother Susan to preach the sermon with translations provided. Mother Susan's sermon was based on the Gospel of Luke's Good Samaritan parable. The Good Samaritan story was timely as the message received focused on the qualities of compassion needed to be a good neighbor while acknowledging the barriers of servanthood in our own lives.
One of the more moving moments in the service for all of our team members was the presentation of a beautiful banner to be hung in the sanctuary for the rest of the week This banner will then be sent back to the Upstate to be shared with the churches represented on this team. The banner represents our growing relationship and shared ministries.
Following the service, we were lucky enough to help prepare for and participate in the Sunday School graduation. Our afternoon was filled with excitement and joy as we helped prepare for and run "A Minute to Win It" team challenges. The teams represented seven local churches from Quito.
We are exhausted but so excited for our work projects to start tomorrow.
We are exhausted but so excited for our work projects to start tomorrow.
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