Reporting from Belize No.3

We had an excellent day of sight seeing, beginning with the very excellent Belize Zoo, followed by a bus tour of western Belize and lunch in Mennonite country's Spanish Lookout, ending high atop the ancient Mayan world at Xunantunich.

After dinner tonight we had a nice impromptu worship time in the dining hall, David leading on the keyboard, Craig playing the guitar, our guys praying prayers and reading Scriptures over the Gaithers. It was a special time.

Then we headed to some last minute catch up items, namely receipts, computer tutoring by Colby, and burning the Gaither's some worship music, before heading to sleep. We have an early morning wake up tomorrow at 4:30 AM, departing at 5:30 AM for a day on the coral reef and Caye Caulker, sailing and snorkeling.

Ralph is staying to work on the church mural in More Tomorrow, while Craig & Bill Fink prayer walk in the village, visiting with friends made during the week of work and ministry.

We’re expecting our Lord to meet us with surprises and joy at every corner, as He indeed has thus far. Blessed be His Name. “He is good, and His mercy is everlasting.” -=db=-

Reporting from Belize No.2

Well, well, well, all is well. Our team of thirteen men - fourteen with Randy, coming from three states and four churches, has completed its intended work in the jungle village of More Tomorrow, Belize.

We all met, some of us for the first time, in the Belize City airport Saturday, attending church in the newly constructed yet unpainted church on Sunday, hitting the ground running Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

The Lord gave us good success and great weather. We began each day at 6:00 AM, eating breakfast at 7:00 AM, arriving in the village about 8:30 AM. Joining in our tasks for each day were two village men, Clifford and Clive, along with a host of visitors, mainly children along with a few women and some older men.

In short order and good fashion we completed our main objective of painting the church, inside and out, allowing us to take on other tasks like computer repair by Colby, art work in the church interior by Ralph, teaching an astronomy class in the village school by Pete, and musical performances for classes in the village school by David and Craig.

Then on top of that, Craig and Dale felt strongly we should commit the team to paint the village school, a request made by the principal, but something we hadn’t dreamed or though of doing. Randy concurred. One long day, fifteen gallons of paint and several rollers later the village of More Tomorrow had two freshly painted and beautiful buildings, bringing the people much joy.

That in turn brought much joy to our team, who has fallen in love with the gentle, humble, loving, gracious people of More Tomorrow. May our King be blessed and honored in this place and in all the nations. He is our God. More Tomorrow, from Dwayne Bell.

Reporting from Belize

Our Internet connection in the jungle here is neither reliable nor fast. But I want to communicate a little to you for prayer support and for those who have been to Belize or follow the church planting in Belize with interest.

During our first day here, on Sunday night in the village, two men gave their hearts to Christ. Glen Charlie and Jose are their names. They each have a troubled past involving addictions. Please pray with us here that the Lord help them quickly and mightily to overcome these habits and replace them with healthy, joyful ones. One young man named Clifford who recently became a believer came forward in the service asking to be baptized, the happy event being scheduled for this Sunday, for all three. :)

We’ve been busy Monday and Tuesday painting the new church inside and out, visiting with the villagers, and playing with the kids. There is a real and growing friendship with Randy, the mission teams, and the villagers that is heart warming and joyful.

The village school principal has asked us to paint their school. So we’ve taken up a collection for paint and intend to do that today, as well as get Ralph on his way to painting the mural in the front of the newly painted church.

Thanks for your prayers, and greetings from Belize!