Is the theme of the annual trip of Mayer Lutheran High School in Mayer, MN. For 7 years now, students, faculty, and chaperons have spent the week over New Year’s sharing Jesus with our friends in Anapra, Juarez. This year, 25 students and 8 adults made the 26 hour bus ride to YLM, not only to build 3 houses for families from San Lucas, but to spend time sharing the love of Jesus with children and adults alike through stories, crafts, and songs. There is always a sense of friendly competition to see who can be the first to finish certain aspects of the houses, and the eyes of the children just light up as our mission vans travel the streets of Anapra to get to each work site. The first day, after the long bus ride, is spent visiting the current year sights, and last year’s families. This year, even though the sites were several blocks away from last years, many of the children came to spend time with their friends from last year. Nightly devotions included songs, pictures, and bible readings designed to show the love of Jesus. It is amazing to see the faith and love come through each year from this group. We look forward to working with them again as we turn the calendar to 2013.
