Back from Uruguay!

Patty & the missions team from Aposento Alto church here in Bolivia got back a few days ago from their 09' missions trip to the country of Uruguay! In Uruguay, the team partnered w/ a Mennonite church of about 150 members (a large congregation for Uruguayan evangelical standards) .

Upon arrival, they jumped right into some pretty intense ministry right off the bat, ministering to women & teens battling depression & even suicide. God impressed upon the team that a common thread w/ many of the women & teens was the need to forgive & were able to help many take steps of forgiveness in letting go of hurts from the past.

The team also engaged in prayer walks in the neighborhoods close to the church, organized an alternative halloween event w/ sports, games & prizes w/ the kids, & shared dynamic bible teachings w/ the kids.

As in pretty much all previous trips the team also greatly encouraged the church to accept it's part in the Great Commission and to get involved in what God's doing not only in their community but around the world. Through the seeds that were planted, the church began praying about taking a team to Africa in the future.

The trip ended w/ a Sunday night invitation for those who wanted to give their lives in service to missions & several folks, young & old offered their lives to serve in missions - so we'll see how the Lord uses Uruguay to bless the Nations in the coming months & years!