Saturday

What a gorgeous day! We were so blessed with sunshine and warmth today - perfect for the afternoon activities. Everyone was in good spirits from a good night’s sleep.

After a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, yogurt and fresh fruit and yogurt, the morning activities began in the Onion (the sprung structure where we have chapels, games and more). We began with quiet worship, then reflection time with our muster groups. After a quick break, and a very fun game (is it Taylor Swift, or Lamentations?) where four of our students were VERY impressive with their plank skills, we were treated to a cultural information session from our YWAM hosts about various aspects of Mexico. They shared what to expect when we make our way to town to see the wall and enjoy tacos. They also gave us the basics of Spanish so that the students could communicate with the families that we will be building homes for in three days.

After a break, the teams got together to work on a skit for a Bible story which they will share tomorrow at church, or during their ministry sessions. Stay tuned!

Today was "taco" day in town, and they were as delicious as promised. Special thanks to YWAM for providing the lunch for us today. Just check out our Instagram reel for one of our student's reactions to the first bite. In fact, many of the students got in line to get some more.

Afterwards, we headed to Playas de Tijuana. A short history: the border wall at Playas de Tijuana, where the U.S.-Mexico border meets the Pacific Ocean, evolved from a simple fence into a heavily fortified steel barrier extending 50-100 yards into the sea. Originally inaugurated in 1971 as a symbol of friendship (Friendship Park), it has since 2006 become a restrictive, multi-layered, and surveilled structure featuring artistic murals that highlight migration and, at times, familial separation.

In their muster groups, and alongside YWAM translators, they walked along the wall and prayed. Afterwards, as they walked along the beach, as a group they approached people and offered to pray for them. Our time of evangelizing came to an end and we returned to the base for a dinner of - you guessed it - delicious tacos.

We are ending the evening with chapel and worship. Tomorrow we will be going in separate groups to different local churches, and going to the market. Thank you again for your ongoing prayers. Everyone is doing well and enjoying their experiences. The countdown to the build continues...

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