The weakness of God...

1 Corinthians 1:25 NIV
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength.

By worldly standards, God's plan for salvation is foolishness. By worldly standards, God the Father offering his one and only perfect Son to death on the cross is weakness. But sin and the fall keeps us from complete fellowship with God. God knew that complete fellowship could only be restored thru justice. Justice demands atonement for sin. There is nothing we can do or say to atone for our sin. Only thru a perfect sacrifice is atonement made. Jesus Christ is that perfect sacrifice. God's strength to sacrifice his own perfect Son has broken sin and has saved us. Poderoso!

Poderoso

The team is learning the song Poderoso by Hillsong, the lyrics are:

Su amor
Me alcanzó
En la cruz
Por mi murió
Mi pecado Él llevó
Con poder resucitó

Sigues siendo
Siempre fiel
Mi refugio
Mi sostén
Jesucristo es la verdad
Que me dio la libertad

Poderoso
Poderoso
Me libraste
Me salvaste
Está escrito
Has vencido
Cristo tú eres Señor

Sin principio
Sin final
Esperanza sin igual
El perdido encontró
En Jesús la salvación

Que tu nombre sea exaltado
Sea exaltado
Sea exaltado

We are planning to sing this at the church services that we attend during our trip. In case your Spanish is not very good, here is the English translation:

There is love that came for us
Humbled to a sinner's cross
you broke my shame and sinfulness
you rose again victorious

Faithfulness none can deny
through the storm and through the fire
there is truth that sets me free
Jesus Christ who lives in me

Chorus
You are stronger you are stronger
Sin is broken you have saved me
it is written Christ is risen
Jesus you are Lord of all

No beginning and no end
You're my hope and my defence
you came to seek and save the lost
you paid it all upon the cross

So let your name be lifted higher
Be lifted higher be lifted higher

Link to the Spanish version video

Link to the English version video

This week - 11/8 to 11/13

Good progress was made on the food pantry this week, various team members spent two nights this week working on insulation and drywall.
Work was completed on two lawns this week. We are grateful for the donations made to the trip fund in exchange for our work.
Work is progressing on our preparation for the Christmas dinner. We are planning a delicious meal with a wonderful evening of celebrating THE reason for the season.

Auction Results

Once again everything came together with a great effort from everyone. We are very appreciative of everyone who donated items and services. We were able to raise $6011 for the trip. Dinner was once again provided by Domino's pizza of St. Joseph with salads and desserts provided by team members, friends and family. We had the opportunity to Skype with Steve and Sandra in the DR and to hear about the possible projects that we could be working on. We hope that everyone enjoyed the evening. Once again God has blessed us thru our supporters, Thank You all!