Florida - Day 1

Over the next few days our team will be sending in their thoughts on some of the experiences serving this simple community of Immokalee FL. 



Travel days are never easy... especially trying to avoid hurricane Nate. We took the long southern route and avoided all the rain and winds. Made the trip two hours longer but worth it. 

We stayed the night in Gainesville FL In order to rest up, as we knew our work schedule would start after lunch. But, as we woke up, the unexpected flat tire greeted us in the parking lot. Not exactly how we wanted to start our day... but our team sprung to action and had the tire changed in no time flat!! (Pun intended!) 

As we arrived in Immokalee, we were greeted by the incredible staff imbedded here. They were prepared and ready... even had lunch waiting as we're running behind. After some brief words of encouragement and a training session, our team was off and running.



We met a Hispanic grandmother named Mrs. Garcia and her 9 year old grandson. A tree in the front yard had fallen on the corner of her house during Hurricane Irma. Our team got to work and with the help of our trained crew chief, Mr. Mike. After a couple hours in the blazing sun, the tree is no longer a threat to the house! Mrs. Garcia was so thankful, she made her famous salsa for us! Needless to say our team devoured the whole bowl of salsa! It put a smile on her face and ours too!! It was an awesome moment. 

Before we left, our team had the opportunity to minister to her and her grandson through prayer and the gift of a Bible. 



We are hoping for more ministry opportunities tomorrow as we will be walking some of the neighborhood handing out supplies and doing more clean up. Pray for stamina in heat, and safety. We are also praying the Lord will open the door for us to clearly share the Gospel with those in this community!