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WHOO WEE!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s been awhile since we’ve had a chance to post anything on the blog, but we have a little time right now to actually breathe, and so, we wanted to give you an update!  In the last 13 days, we have had:

• An amazing oratory in Lima Sands
• Feast of St. Joseph and 21st Anniversary of the Foundation of the Sisters’ order
• A “Girls Day Out” for teenage girls to teach them about their dignity and worth and about purity and modesty
• An afternoon at the NOC (New Opportunity Corps) which is similar to a juvenile deliquent center
• A trip to Georgetown for the Feast of the Annunciation and special celebration for the IVE Fathers’ 25th Anniversary of foundation

LIMA SANDS

“Lima Sands is just different.  You’ll see what we mean when you get there,” the sisters told us.  And did we ever!   The trip to Lima Sands takes anywhere from 1.5 hours to 4 hours.  Sometimes we would have to wait so long because we would have to convince a bus to take us there.  The road itself is unreal, and we may still have a couple of bumps and bruises on our heads just traveling down it.  So our first day of visiting Lima Sands the first thing we noticed was that there was no Church (it blew away). 

The Location of the Church that Blew Away!

Although, the structure of the church was no longer there, the people of the Church are fighting to keep the Church alive.  In addition, to the children’s oratory, we also gave a talk a-day to the adults answering any questions that they had about the faith and encouraging them to continue seeking the truth.  Since we were only able to be there for one week to teach the kids, this time with the adults was so important to encourage them to keep sharing the faith long after we would be gone.

When you’re livin’ out Our Lord’s work, you never know what He’ll ask of you.  One of the most spur the moment times in Lima Sands was a conversation that sprung up on a home visit.  After Sr. Paciencia made the introduction, she suddenly made an exit taking Allie with her, and leaving Sandy behind to talk with the woman about coming back to the Church!  Ok, Lord, here we go!  What do you do?  Be loving and be bold.  After talking with her about her family, Sandy gently brought about the subject of the Church.  As you can imagine, the conversation was a little difficult because while the woman was amiable she clearly had little interest in talking to a perfect stranger about why she had left the Church.  Thankfully, just then two little girls dropped by with a Bible sent back by Sr. Paciencia.  Thanks, Sister!  With a little inspiration from the Holy Spirit, Sandy began reading the story of the prodigal son and began explaining the Father’s great love and mercy for all of us especially those who have been away.  The woman began to soften, and Sandy invited her to close her eyes and listen to the Lord’s word, “Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”   After reading these words, Sandy began to pray aloud for the woman, and as she prayed, a tear rolled down the woman’s cheek and her whole demeanor softened.  After the prayer, Sandy invited her to come back home to the Church and to Mass on Sunday.  She quietly agreed.  God be praised!

Lima Sands--Playing Dog and the Bone (Steal the Bacon). These little hunter's DO NOT joke around.

 

The Little Dumplings of Lima Sands

 

 

Please pray for this woman and her son. They are both suffering from a serious infection on their feet that was progressing to their other limbs. Sister was able to bring them to the doctor who said if they had received treatment any later the infection could have been life threatening.

FEAST DAY

Feast of St. Joseph Party aka Allie's Birthday Bash

GIRLS’ DAY OUT

Group pic with all of the girls who came to the Girls' Day Out! Check out the wigs!

Last Sunday was an absolute blast!  We invited the teenage girls from the parishes of Charity, Henrietta, Suddie, and Lima Sands, for a “Girls Day Out”.  The purpose was to hang out, talk about girl stuff, and pray.  The Culture here has very little respect for women and we felt that it was important to have a day just for the teenage girls so we could talk about their self worth, dignity, modesty, and purity. The girls said they had an amazing time and asked for us to do the same thing every Sunday.  It was beautiful to see the girls and sisters playing games and having so much fun together….the two of us couldn’t figure out who was actually having more fun—the girls or the sisters!!!! haha 

Us and the girls praying before the Blessed Mother asking for her help to be good and holy.

NOC (NEW OPPORTUNITY CORPS)

Talking to the Kids at the NOC--Look tough on the outside but they are just kids at heart.....and wow can those girlies sing!

 FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION IN G-TOWN

Mass on the Feast of the Annunciation Celebrated by Bishop Francis in the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Georgetown

Just another random day in Guyana. Us and the Bishop enjoying his delicious homemade yogurt. Don't worry--Allie's was sugar free! Padre and his boys! The minor seminarians from the boys dorm joined Fr. Humberto on the big trip to Georgetown. For some, it was their first time. Can't you see how proud Father is of them!