Gersan

Gersan Lopez is 19 years old and attends our morning session.  He is one of 10 children and lives with his grandmother.  He did not finish school, leaving in his 6th year.   He has gone to church most of his life but around the age of 10 started going to "the streets."  He was in jail for a month, for what reason we do not know.  He became a Christian this past year and promised God that he would serve him.  He describes himself as quiet and calm and we agree.  He is very pleasant to be around and has a good sense of humor.

In the past he has thought about being a mechanic because he is attracted to vehicles. He likes working with his hands.  His desire to 
attend the carpentry phase of the school is because its another avenue of education. Occasionally in class, you see him struggling in trying to understand the math and how to figure how much wood is needed for a project. When he finally understands, the smile coming from him is huge.  Regardless of the vocation he chooses, he knows that carpentry can always be useful in his personal life as well as provide alternative income.  

Pray for Gersan (Hersan - Spanish pronunciation) that God will continue to show him favor in order to continue attending school and that he begin to get a glimpse of God's plan for his life.