And then there was light...

Hey guys, it's Katie Agazzi!


  Yesterday was our last day at the Potters House, meaning it was the last day working on our three houses. As the day got longer, the tasks got more tedious and a lot of last minute touches were coming up well at the last minute. We had hoped to finish before lunch, but only a little after we got back and finished, the people from the neighborhood and the owners of the house came with balloons, party string, and confetti to celebrate the finishing of their houses. We talked, prayed, and were each given a gift from the owners! Either a colorful beach towel, purse, or . I and also as a few others felt like they didn't have to bring us gifts. That we built or renovated their houses in Gods name, not ours, the Potters House, or Immanuel. But the first and last day, the owner of the house that I was at said that she will never be able to pay us back, but that God will in many wonderful ways. As we were leaving the houses, I felt God right next to me patting my back because we didn't build those houses to get a hand clap or to check one more thing off my list, but it was because God has called us to go and serve his people. It was sad saying bye to the people of the Potters House, but I know some day I will see them again. As Mr. B said earlier, we had a late night last night having a talent show and playing charades and signs.

  Finally.....we get to sleep in and have a day off! (: We had breakfast, had either one or two one on ones, and then hopped on a School Bus to take a trip to the MALL! Most of us had agreed that it is way better than American malls. Better food selection, better prices, and better clothes. But it wasn't really about the shopping, it was about being together as a group again and just taking a day to relax and have some fun! Some wanted to see a movie, but were disappointed when they found out none of the movies were in English, haha. But after more than 2 hours, we were all tired and ready to go back to the hotel. When we got back we got more than an hour to rest before dinner, which was great as usual! And then as always after dinner, we headed upstairs to start devotions, practicing skits and music. Katie B. shared her testimony tonight and we would all agree it was very powerful and moved us all. After some tears, we shook it off and started working on the "Everything" and "King of Hearts" skits, which are both turning out very very well. And then my favorite part, worshiping. For me, being able to worship to God is a privilege and is my favorite part of church or devotions. It's a way for me to express my love for God and just show Him how much he means to me. We practiced all Spanish songs, which are kind of difficult for me, but Jaime was there to mouth the words in front of us. (: Then Nick did his devotions on a poem he had written on Lightness and Darkness which really moved me and had me thinking.

  God has been really moving me in a way he has never before in the past couple of days. Two nights ago I shared my testimony with the group and a couple people just came to me, put their hands on me, and prayed. At that moment I could feel the God sitting right next to me, holding my hand, and just telling me over and over again how much He loves me. That gave me so much courage and really strengthen my relationship with God. But now I'm off to bed for a very big day tomorrow! Miss all of you so much!

Katie Agazzi