The last night before we dedicated the home Sheri did a visual devotional. This is not the first time we have had teams wash the disciples feet. The timing here was so beautiful. Sheri shared out of John 13 how Jesus washed the disciples feet. As we sat in the dining hall by candle light only and observed each other washing our friends feed, all I could think of is this is what Jesus did. Jesus washed his disciples feet. This was a humbling and serene moment in time. Pastor Brian then asked how did you feel washing your friends' feet. Some of the answers were quiet interesting. But the one which stood out the most with me was someone shared they did not feel worthy to have someone wash their feet. We are all worthy of Jesus. Thanks be to God for loving us and caring for us as HIS children. Thank you Sheri for such a beautiful visual of Jesus, a true servant.
As the morning passed there was alot going on. Floor going down and roof going up. Over in the kitchen area there was ladies cooking a big pot of chicken soup. As the team gathered together to dedicate the home of Pastor Martin and family the youth took the leadership in the dedication service. Several read scripture, Marrah and Kaitlyn who are bi-lingual were able to read the scripture in Spanish from a bible. Jackson presented the family with their bible. Jason and Rachel presented the key to the family. The entire team sang "Sanctuary" to the family with Kaitlyn doing a solo. After the dedication the family shared some words. Pastor Martin thanked God first then thanked God for his brother Pastor Pedro who turned the solicitation in for Pastor Martin's home. He thanked the three different churches who came out to help him build his home and then he thanked the North Americans for taking of their time to sacrifice time from their families to come to Honduras to build this home. But the team learned very quickly they had not sacrificed anything compared to what the Hondurans had sacrificed on the last day and that was five of their own chickens out of their yards to feed the North Americans. Several families in the neigborhood gave a chicken to help feed the 40 plus people there on the last day. This is true sacrifice. As the North Americans ate the chicken soup all they could think is would I give all I have to feed someone else? Would I sacrifice everything for Jesus? What a profound statement? Do we, do I sacrifice all I have for Jesus? Thank you Pastor Martin family and friends for once again teaching what it is to be a true follower of Christ.
"As Jesus looked up he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw poor widow put in two very small copper coins. "Truly I tell you, he said, this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth, but she out of her poverty in all she had to live on."
Luke 21:1-4
John 13
"Washing the Disciples Feet"
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