Doug's Testimony

Doug reported that it was a privilege to lead the construction crew in building the church in Peñitas. The way everyone worked together was incredible and he felt blessed by the team’s unity (at the end of the trip the team agreed that unity was the one word which described the entire mission trip).

We were the first group in Mexico to finish the One-Day Church frame in one day. Doug feels it is because of the perfect mix of people, skills, and temperaments and that the team before us (working in Corozal) shared with him what they would do differently if given the chance.

Line blocks were another example of God’s hand directing this team. While shopping here in Anchorage for some construction supplies we would need in Peñitas, Doug felt impressed to buy line blocks although he wasn’t even sure what they were used for or if we would need them. It turned out that they were a vital component in helping to make sure each row of blocks was level. God answered the need before we even knew there was one and it would be confirmed time and again throughout the mission trip.

Doug saw God’s hand in everything—from who came on the trip, to which town we went to, what date we choose for the trip, and the specific number of people on the trip. As team leaders we were at times frustrated with the details, but kept praying for God to lead us. He did just that and as the trip unfolded we were all amazed at how wonderful His plans were and how perfectly everything and everyone fit together. Doug said: “It was a blessing to see how the Lord put the entire trip together from start to finish”.