were completed before the men were done and were led outside to go across the street to the 7-11 to cool off in the air-conditioned store. What a welcome sight! We found GVT there first enjoying ice cream and fellowshipping with Pastor Noah. His service was complete first. GVT had gone to a segregated area of the jail called lockdown. He carried the entire service through the roar of inadequate blasting fans and dizziness of heat and nearby sewage. The remaining team finished their two services with Jaycob giving his first sermon of the trip and did an awesome job as if it was his 50 th sermon. When the rest of the team was done, they also descended upon 7-11 and anyone who was interested got a Slurpee or cold drink. Had never thought of Slurpees being heaven-sent, but, this day they were! Cameras were not allowed at this location so we do not have photos of these services. The team is exhausted and content with a wonderful day in the Lord. Amen and Amen! Service Attendees today: 930 Salvations: 99 Saturday, April 13 th Basic Conference at Pastor Noel’s church. 135 attendees. 33 churches represented
At 7:30 a.m. we are prepared and ready for conference day! We hoist into the van and head to breakfast at the luxurious place of McDonald's. We might soon be seen as “regulars” at this rate. Jaycob led devotions this morning. As we were having breakfast, Pastor Noel and several from his church came in boldly giving praise to the Lord, we cannot imagine how that would have been received in the U.S. As always, Pastor Noel is energized and animated and bold in giving God praise wherever he is! Soon we drive a few blocks down the street to Arise and Shine Community Church where we will host a large training conference for interested prison ministry volunteers of various ages and experience levels. We were greeted warmly as we entered the church and went 3 flights upstairs to set up for the conference. Our team was seated in the front row next to the newly installed A/C unit. The constant blowing freezing air was a bit too much for some team members while others relished it! The team set up the table of conference resources, books, and prizes and the conference sign-in sheet filled fast with 135 participants. The typical goal for a Basic Conference is 80 participants. Pastor Noel is excellent at recruiting!
The youth church band opens our day with jubilant praise and each team member begins their assigned topic presentations. The team is already blessed by this kind and welcoming community and the day has just begun! Eddie leading global prayer at the conference
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