Ending Week One
- Ethan Dyrli
- May 14, 2023
- 2 min read
Today was our last full day with our current team, as Joel, Thomas, Doug, and Jordan head home tomorrow. Luckily, it was a good day to end on. We started the morning with a a concrete pour for the three walls, which all went smoothly and quickly. By lunchtime, the pours were done, our tool shed was organized, and our remaining material was taken stock of.
We also had the opportunity to share a couple bottles of Coca-Cola with our local help. Benjamin, Efrain, and Sabador, the three men who have been helping us build the bridge, always pause during the day for a Coke break. Without fail, they break out a two-liter bottle at some point during the day and share some with us. Today we had the opportunity to share with them and with the concrete crew. It was a small moment, but it meant a lot to our team to give them a small token of our appreciation for their help.
With the pour done, the rest of the afternoon was spent exploring Oaxaca and what it has to offer. We went to see an Alibrijes shop, which are traditional wooden animal carvings local to Oaxaca, saw Oaxacan black pottery, and handmade textiles. It was a great time of relaxation, as well as time with Jose and Raquel, a couple who serves at Trigo y Miel.
As we close out this week, we look back on where we started and see that no only is our bridge being built, but so are our relationships with the community here. We're looking forward to week two!
Here are some ways to pray for us:
Joel, Thomas, Doug, and Jordan head home tomorrow, so please pray for safety in their travels
Pray for our time at church tomorrow, and our presence there will help us connect with the community more
Pray for the changing of leadership on our team, as week one's advisors pass the torch to week two's
Here are some areas of thanksgiving:
Our bridge is looking great and is well on schedule
We had some time to rest today and prepare for the week ahead
We're thankful for Joel, Thomas, Doug, and Jordan and the work they put into this project
Praying for traveling mercies for the advisors heading home today, and a blessed time as the team attends church. My God speak to each of you today, and may you be a blessing to those at the church.
Thank you for the great updates! Continuing to hold you all up in prayer!
The Lord is good. Blessed be the name of the Lord. This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Thanking God on every remembrance of you and for your faithful service in His name. Praying that those heading home today will have safe and smooth travels, that the transition in leadership will go seamlessly, and that your Sabbath day will restore your hearts, minds, bodies and souls as you worship and rest.
So glad to see the Lord's blessing and protection over each one of you. Praying for safe trip back home for Joel, Thomas, Doug and Jordan. Thank you for updated us so well. Many people are praying for your ministry in Oaxaca and will continue to pray. Thank you very much for all your care and gentelness toward my sweet Sara. May our Lord bless you!