Flexibility is the key to most mission trips and this one is no exception. Originally I was to be in downtown Panama City working with a group of Kuna Indians, but after I arrived I discovered that I would be in Arriajan Panama - about an Hour outside of Panama City.
I was told I would be preaching/teaching in 3or4 churches over the next few days. My housing would be in a Panama Baptist Convention Building which doubles as a seminary when classes are going.
It does have bunk beds, a fan and running water, but no hot water. Thank goodness for Whipeys! They cover a multitude of issues on a mission trip!
Night one I preached in Iglesia Baptista La Paz. It was an pavilion type of building and it was hot sticky and not a breath of wind. The service was about 45 minutes of singing - 30 minutes of preaching with another 15 minutes of singing added on.
We had a great time sharing the story of Zacheus noting how broken people want to see Jesus and Jesus want to see them!
While I was listening to the music I glanced at my watch - exactly 24 hours earlier I was on top of Bulldog stadium cheering in my son and his team to victory. Now 24 hours later 1000's of miles later I'm in the midst of a Kuna/Latin church encouraging them in Gods Word.
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