Good bye Vovo Bel

Things are going very well at Living Stones Mussurepe, and are going to continue, but Vovo Bel (who opened her farm for us to use, and supplies most of the food) is going on a long vacation to Europe to see her daughter. She left everything in order with her workers to keep the project open, but wanted to have a special service on Sunday, March 11 to see all of the children, their parents, and her family before she left.

More than 80 people showed up for a couple hours, to see Vovo Bel off, and to worship together.

It was a long time for 30+ kids to sit still, but we were proud of them

The Living Stone's children had practiced, and then mimed a song for the occasion

Pastor Flavio, Jaciel, and Vovo Bel shared about God's love. It was beautiful to see the love Vovo Bel has for this community as she shared with tears in her eyes how opening Living Stones was a dream come true for her, and how she would miss them and pray for them until she could come home and give them hugs once more.

The gospel was shared in a real, practical way, and many hearts were touched.

There was, of course, cake and pop for everyone

And before anyone left, the mothers of the community made a long line to get their chance to hug and say good bye to Vovo Bel.

PS: Vovo Bel made it safely to Europe, and soon after asked for me to post all of my pictures from Mussurepe on Facebook, so that she could pray for them daily.