Futbol and Coke // Mady Sensenig

According to our Bolivian friend Teo, it's our 8th day here in Bolivia and I can't believe it! This gorgeous country has felt like home the past couple days and it has been so exciting to see God work through our team this week. Today was especially cool as it was our last day of construction on the Iglesia Monte Sion, and we got to see most of our walls completed! Though it is tedious,dusty work, brick laying passed quickly as some of us tried to rap to Clint's beat boxing or figure out riddles. When Claire and I finished our wall I felt so happy that we got to be a part of this amazing project that touches so many people here in Bolivia. 

This joy continued when I left our third story project to go downstairs and heard some members of our team worshiping as the pastor of the church's son, Moises, led them with his guitar playing. The team had heard Moises playing some worship songs on the guitar and slowly trickled into the room and sang along in English while Moises and his sister sang in Spanish. It was a cool way to see God's light shine through people of all different backgrounds, especially as we were working on a church that God has and will continuing using in so many peoples' lives. We then transitioned to a very exciting futbol game against a Bolivian team that practices in the field in front of the church. Jenna took over as goalie since Harrison sadly had to leave us yesterday, but she rocked it and we were able to celebrate a victory of 4-2. 

Even more exciting was what followed, as Teo had the idea to buy some Coke to share with the other team  after the game and used the opportunity to sit everyone down and share the gospel with them. It was the first time I had heard the gospel spoken straight through in a different language and the whole experience was so encouraging. It is crazy that something as simple as a futbol game and Coke could be used to share God's love to a group of people! We came home to a wonderful meal including dish duty afterwards for room 6 (that's me) ,and though I may have broken a plate and cup (sorry Joe!), our other new friend Ana made the chore exciting by playing some music. Our team time tonight brought us together and we were able to end the day with worship and hearing the different ways God has been working through Isabella and Teo as they shared their testimonies with us. I am definitely loving seeing God work through so many different people here in Bolivia and am excited for one more full day of service tomorrow before we start our long adventure back home. :) 

-- Mady