We woke up in the plush surrounding of the Smart I Stay Hotel and enjoyed breakfast fellowship. We headed across the border to Reynosa and followed the Rio Grand littered with dumps of garbage. We were welcomed to a village setting called Senda de Vida. The entrance was paved and residents greeted us for worship. The pastor, Hector Silva de Luna, told us the story of his mission to the people. With only 25 pesos in his pocket and a sensed of a call to build a home for older people, he trusted God knew what he needed and God did provide.
Next we headed into the city center to a large congregation called Alianza Cristiana. Power has a long history working with this ministry it began with a tent with dirt floors and then a dome with no walls. In years past Power has worshiped in the tent in the cold. But this year there is a dome worship center that holds 2500. Power served as greeters and ushers for the 11 AM service. Power sang several rousing Spirit filled songs on the stage. Then we were served lunch in one of the buildings Power had worked on in past years.
Then we went to Refugio Orphanage were we set up and served as leaders for a community festival. There were lots of game opportunities for the children to have fun and win prizes. As in years past soccer balls were most valued. But the best prize was serving and playing with the children. We each had a translator but when we were having fun the language differences disappeared.
After we crossed back we ate at the Golden Corral. We all seemed to eat too much but the best part was the conversations at the tables.
Chris