Just wanted to give you a little window into my (Beth's) past couple weeks.Ingredients:
-4 Californians from Youth for Christ
-4 Nicaraguans from the Santa Rosa Brethren in Christ church in Managua
-1 Connecting Peoples Coordinator/translator/cheerleader/etc.
-2 Nicaraguan drivers
-1 microbus with lots of character
-1 volcano
-a few monkeys
-9 generous host families in Nagarote
-a bunch of songs in English and Spanish
-18 delicious filetes a la plancha
-around 300 kids
-3 colors of paint
-insect repellent (used liberally)
We spent the first couple days in Managua--getting to know each other, planning for the week, learning/teaching about Nicaragua, and trying to figure out how to communicate when each group knew only a little of the other's language. Then we headed about 70 kilometers up the coast to Nagarote, where we were warmly embraced by our host families. We spent a few days working with the kids on music, art, and drama. We also painted and did some work on part of the roof. The Holy Spirit worked in us. We listened to each other and worked together, and beautiful relationships emerged. I like my job.
2 comments:
Thanks Beth for all your help in making this short term missions trip a success. This experience has changed the lives of our team, and they will never be the same. Next year, Lord willing, my family wants to be part of the team. May God continue to work in you and Alan to reach many people for Christ. God Bless You! Your cuz, Bruce Smith, YFC in Visalia, CA
that's a good feeling- to really do your job- and then totally love it.
love,
alex
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