Hey everybody!
I've missed you all so much because this past month has seemed so long! Writing to all of you is a huge highlight for me. Thanks so much for just being there!
First of all, because I've always said that it's like you are here with me, I have to include you all in a little bit of what it's like to be a full-time missionary. Today was Sunday, and Ramon and I were invited to a families' house for lunch. This family is SO dear to us because they were the people who we shared Thanksgiving with. Well, the fellowship was amazing. The food, however, was a little different; we prayed the most earnest prayer that we've ever prayed, and we ate everything that they offered. Afterward, we left contentedly and happy for the communion with them. The problem was when we were on our way home, and Ramon had to pull over into a parking lot immediately and vomit. God blessed me with a stomach of iron... there's nothing else that I can say. My job was just to sit in the car and tell Ramon things that would make him throw up more; we HAD to get all of that stuff out of his stomach. After some time doing that, I got him some Sprite and some rest.
Now for a better example of missionary life: Ramon and I were invited to a men's conference that began years ago because of some men who vowed to get clean of drugs and alchohol. Ramon shared his testimony, and there was a big bonfire in the middle of the San Martin property. The men there encouraged everybody to pick up some leaves and cast them into the fire. This was a symbol of giving those things over that were offensive to the Lord. There were lots of tears, and more than five men gave their lives to the Lord that night. Afterwards, we played soccer, and I have scratches all over my face from trying to hit the ball in the goal with my face (I wouldn't recommend it). Ramon made a goal! It was a miracle! :-)
This last team supplied all these photos, and it was so awesome to have them here! God opened doors to whole new ministries including a hospital in Suchitoto, a town filled with former guerrillas, and new ideas for future teams.
Nothing can express, however, how excited I am to see you all! I've heard that a lot of people are coming down in March, and I'm praising God. Thank you all so much for your prayer and support! I'm praying for you guys too! How awesome that the Lord allows us to be part of His plan huh?
I love you all!
Brennan Davis
Photo Captions:
Top Left: Me in a cowboy hat trying to make a little girl smile at the hospital in Suchitoto
Top Right: A lady named Elvia from Calvary Chapel Blue Island befriends some teenagers after a puppet show.
Middle Left: The beautiful streets of Suchitoto, where the people are not aloud to modernize their homes in order to maintain that "colonial" look.
Bottom Section:
Top Left: Gerald, a real cowboy from Montana, draws a crowd with a big lasso- something which he never imagined would lead to such ministry.
Top Right: For those of you who have visited La Angostura, would you have ever imagined it drawing in this many people? The kids alone count for more than half of the church!
Bottom-Top Left: Some girls in La Angostura showing off some of the gifts which the Lord gave them.
Bottom-Top Right: The waiting room in the hospital at Suchitoto, I suspect, has never been converted into an amphitheater.
Top-Bottom Left: A lady smiles after she wins a basket full of food in a raffle in San Martin thanks to a market hunt.
Top-Bottom Right: "Los Peluchines" are a big hit all over El Salvador! Each one representing a different aspect of salvation.
Bottom Left: Lake Suchitlan attracts tourists from all over the world to Suchitoto.
Bottom Right: Anthony from Blue Island teaches some local teens in San Martin how to "pull their thumbs off." One kid was laughing for a good ten minutes!
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