Greetings from the island of Tenerife! Early Wednesday morning our team arrived safe and sound on one of the main Canary Islands called Tenerife. Just after we arrived a crazy storm hit the islands. It was said to be the worst storm they have had here in 50 years. The government asked people to stay inside so our first part of the journey was spent indoors in prayer and worship. It was a good start but it was exciting when the sun came out.
This week we did a number of prayer walks to observe the culture and way of life. We also went to one of the main tourist areas to do street evangelism. I am not very good at talking with random strangers and so it was a stretching experience. Most of the tourists here are from Europe and are older and are physically challenged. Every forth tourist is either in an electric wheelchair or uses a cane or some sort of brace or crutch. A good thing is that a lot of them speak English. They seem very closed to the Gospel.
Finding ways to connect with the locals here will be another challenge--one that even the church here has been finding difficult. I am excited for what will happen as I am believing that God will do some awesome stuff here but it is going to take a lot of prayer and a move of the Holy Spirit.
On the personal side, I am grateful that I have been able to find gluten free food here in the main supermarket. Please continue to pray for healing for me as I am still fighting an ear infection. Our team has been incredibly blessed with a really nice apartment for the girls. The church that we will be helping out is really nice and feels like home. They are open to a move of the Holy Spirit which is totally awesome.
Blessings!
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