Here it is almost a month since my last update and God has done some incredible things. I am not going to be able to inform you of all that is happening but I will try. So the last post talked about the Haitian school as well as students at the school that needed support. The money for the Haitian school came in as well as some students received uniforms. The floor is down in the school, most of the walls are up and they have begun to have classes. God has really been been answering prayers and needs here.
On Sunday, September 24th Centro Manantial de Vida (Springs of Live Center) had their first church service. They are meeting in the cafeteria area at the school, and there were about 150 people at the service including about 10 other pastors from the town showing their support. The pastor really wants to reach the youth and get a ministry started soon. I am working alongside his three sons and another friend to start that ministry. Tomorrow we are having our first planning meeting and hopefully start within a couple weeks. Please keep the whole process in your prayers. It is very difficult for me at times considering I am trying to organize so much yet am still struggling with Spanish. However, I am learning Spanish quickly and am able to have decent conversations with people.
Work at the school has been getting better. The mornings are going very well and my afternoon class is better. I am really starting to see some students responding to my teaching. I am also starting to build relationships with some of the students. That is the best part of the job! I love having students call out my name around town or at the park and run up to me to say hi. It is such a good feeling. It has helped me to get used to living in this country. It is also a lot easier to live here now that my scooter is running well.
I thank all of you for praying for me back home. It is so encouraging knowing that I have people that are praying for me. I ask now that you would pray for this new church along with the youth ministry. We are trying to start it soon and really need God's hand guiding us in the process. Pray also for safety and health. Thanks to God, I haven't really gotten sick yet (or not too bad). I also have a mailing address now so if anyone would like to send me a package just email me for more information. rpauly2006@yahoo.com. Thank you all so much for your support and may God bless you all.
