The Hand of God - Friday November 11

Throughout the trip, we experienced God’s power in the work He’s doing in Cuba. We saw people whose lives were transformed, whose commitment was strong because of the challenges they faced from family and friends about their beliefs. We met people who feel compelled to share with others that with God life is abundant and joyous even in the midst of difficult circumstances. And people who on foot travel several miles to reach tiny towns with this good news.



Rosalva almost didn’t come on this Mission Trip to Cuba. She had several obstacles to overcome. Like JR, who closed his business for a week, she is self-employed. So she doesn’t have the benefit of paid time off or vacation. No work—no pay. Then there was the issue of funding the trip and getting a visa. But it was smooth sailing as, in amazement, we saw how God worked everything out.

God had work for Rosalva on this trip. The man who says there’s no hope; the woman who feels isolated and lonely; the girl who listens to really bad music lyrics somehow open up to Rosalva. And with love she shares hope, points them to Jesus, gives them a glimpse of a better way to live. To the women working at the church she is an encourager working side by side with them. Rosalva loves life, people, and music but more than anything she loves God. And all of us were blessed by her being there.

-Rachel