The next twenty four hours

We made it through another day. After two days of following behind the Pastor in a mini caravan, we actually drove through the city ourselves without getting lost. It may not sound like much, but it would be like driving through Boston to get to your work place. The church is 45 minutes away from the seminary where we are staying.


Last night we took pictures of all the children so we can make little souveniers for them to take home. The theme is "Jesus is my friend" and we think the kids will like them. The kids make "the eye of God" last night and they had a great time. It is so nice to see them get so excited.



This morning we finished painting the sanctuary and did some stucco work on the front of the building. Sharon and David were in charge of throwing the mud at the wall. They made a mess but it looked pretty good when they got done.

Early this morning we learned that Melanie and Doreen's dad passed away. We prayed with them and they are trying to determine what they need to do this afternoon. There will be a service for him in Ohio. They may leave us a little early and fly right out there to be with family.



Tonight we have been invited out to eat with the Pastor Gregario after Vacation Bible School. We will go to a restaurant the has "grande tacos." Most of us have been enjoying the food down here. The woman who cooks lunch for us is great. We supplement that with a bakery that has pastry that is out of the world. Most of us will not be losing any weight on this trip.

We are so glad to have Nancy with us. She has been our interpreter. She knows the most Spanish so she has been in a lot of demand. June has also been in demand. A couple of people here have been asking her questions about immigration law. June was so excited to find another lawyer down here as well. He is the husband of the Director of Vacation Bible School. They spent time comparing notes.

We have all made the adjustment now. The poverty is a bit overwhelming to see. It actually tears at your heart when you stop to tghink about it. Both Sheldon and I have agreed that we want to do something more when we get back home. What, we are not sure.

I will probably not be able to write again until Monday. I'll have more for you then.

Cal