The Mission House: A "Good Gift"

The Mission House is the second floor of the Marmolejos' house (pictured above). It is being funded by some folks from the U.S. and includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, gathering room, dining room, kitchen, and two porches. (This place is awesome.)

On this trip, we worked primarily on the inside of the house: sanding, painting, cleaning, adding fixtures, etc. You can see below the the color scheme is bright and cheerful.


While working at the house, I thought about the Eucharist, or "Good Gift." In Rob Bell's book, he writes that "The Eucharist is about converting all of that ability and energy and entrepreneurial skill and can-do attitude into blessing for those on the underside of power. Those on the margins." In some ways, I think this house is a "Good Gift." The mission house has certainly required ability, energy, an entrepreneurial spirit, and can do attitude. It will also provide the opportunity for future blessings to those who spend time in the house and the surrounding barrio of Hato Mayor. Those who spend time in the house, will experience a different way of life, a different culture. Perhaps they will even glimpse the presence of God while living in the house. They will hopefully participate in medical missions, neighbor rehab, and retreats. Those in the surrounding community will be blessed directly by mission projects and also by the economic stimulus of having additional folks in town. Friendship have also already developed and those will surely continue to develop and expand.

Later,

Todd