Sharing Jesus in Anapra

For the 7th time, students, faculty, and chaperons from Mayer Lutheran High School spent their New Year in El Paso under the theme of Sharing Jesus in Anapra. This year, 33 people made the 26 hour bus ride from Minnesota to El Paso to experience this "life changing event" as one student commented on her evaluation. The students in attendance represented nearly 15% of the student body, and watching how they model their faith and love for others is an inspiration to myself, and maybe to others.

Once again this year, the group divided into 3 groups, with each group building a house, and finding time to interact with the children and families nearby. The group brought plenty of activities and crafts to keep a small army busy, and more candy than you see at a grocery store before Halloween. Each site saw the house built in 4 days, and the love of Jesus and Minnesota shared with many. As the week drew to a close, and sadness came from the group because they had to leave, an explanation from Acts 20 about how the citizens of Ephesus were weeping because of their love for Paul, and they knew they would never see him again, that it would be ok for them to shed tears because of their love for their friends in Anapra, but to remember that they would see them again soon.

Welcome back to the blog, and Blessings on your week.

Working on the drywall

A little bit of hanging around enjoying the sun

More interior work

A daily highlight included climbing the mountain right behind our job site, here are some pictures from up top.

Our casa tucked right in there

We had some extra time, so those at this casa chipped in to buy some paint