Paola is our host and coordinator here at the YWAM base in San Jose and she has various events and meetings planned for us during our 3 week stay. Yesterday we went into the ghetto to speak with a pastor and her ministry. The only way people can safely enter this area is with her because of her standing within the community. She shared about the meal program the church provides and her heart for these people. It was really moving and her tears brought forward my tears. There are so many people hurting and it is these 'troops in the trenches' that carry the biggest burden, many times without the support of the local church. To say that they are running on empty is an understatement, as they lack resources, money and people to run these neccessary programs.
In the evening we were invited to share with an evening school program where 18 - 25 year olds work at their jobs during the day and then go to school at night. Some of the students live in the ghetto we visited in the morning. I was able to speak about the ministry of Voice for the Voiceless and commended them on their decision to continue their education. I even offered math help, but no one took me up on the offer, though it did produce a few laughs and many of them did raise their hands that they needed the help!
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