Last day of ministry :(

Tuesday was our last day of ministry. In six days, we did 24 programs in different neighborhoods around the city of San Salvador. Our national team leader, Wendy, said that set a new record for all the teams she has ever led. I am so impressed by our team. They danced and acted in every program like it was their first one of the day. The energy was always high and the smiles were constant. Regardless of whether we were at a school with 200 students or on the street with 25 kids, we gave our very best.  Going to high schools is definitely the most intimidating. Just like in the US, they don't wanna be vulnerable in front of their whole school, so they rarely respond to the salvation invitation. But we quickly learned that if you look around at their faces, you will always find students in tears...and they are so ready to have you pray for them. Once we approach them, they immediately soften and let us pray. I had the privilege of helping to lead several teens to the Lord with the help of our incredible translator, Katie. She is a missionary associate through the Assemblies of God and a huge help to our team! She has taught me so much about this beautiful country.  Students were able to pray for kids of all ages to believe for healing and problems at home. They got more bold as the week went on and began to speak into the lives of people on their own. It was incredible to see the response of people as they sensed the presence of God through us. We don't know the outcome of many of those we met, but we know the God of the Harvest knows each name. He knows Noemi and Leo and Samuel and Karen...He knows just what they need and where they are. I am writing down names of people I have ministered to and will continue to pray for them when I leave here.  I'm trying to ask God how I will ever be able to share the things that have happened here. There's so much to tell and words often fall short in explaining the experiences. So I will be in prayer about what and when to share, and I will have stories for the next several months. It is proven yet again that traveling overseas to share the Gospel is a life-changing experience for everyone involved. I am so grateful for those who helped me raise the funds to come on this trip. I am so thankful to God for all He has done. We are not quite finished yet, but my heart is truly full to overflowing.