Candice (3/16/11...I think) Last night (Tuesday evening) we got to formally meet our hosts and fellow team members. Rosa, the cook fixed us the most wonderful squash soup with parsley and cold meat sandwiches. It was a big group. There are two older couples at the site helping with various building and translation projects and three girls from the Jesus film project; also our missionary hosts with Wycliffe, Larry and Debbie. The evening was fun, but we were tired from our travels, so we all went back and got ready for bed around 8 pm.
This morning, we had the typical cereal and milk for breakfast and explored the neighborhood for a while before devotions. The devotionals consisted of singing and reading scripture in the native tribe tongue, not Spanish, so all of us were lost. We sang along anyway and they appreciated our efforts. A translator was on hand to help during the prayer time, which was done in Spanish. After that, we toured the AIDIA campus (pronounced idea, but an acronym for the programming they do). Not only are they translating the Bible and hosting the Jesus film project, this site is also home to programs that promote formal leadership training in the rural churches, curriculum writing and promotion for Sunday School teaching and family wellness, and adult literacy. This site sees the value in the promotion of wellness and literacy in the promotion of the Bible. Since many in the rural areas are illiterate, it is important to start with this step. We were all very impressed with their holistic approach.
This afternoon, we headed out to the city zoo with a couple locals. For less than $2, we were able to see tiny deer, an ostrich, a bear, and a few other random animals. It was a nice day to be outside. We are now taking a quick break as we await another tasty dinner from Rosa.
Some thing you can pray for:
- Funding for our friends at the AIDIA center. A large donor will no longer fund them after October, 2011
- Continued health and good attitudes for the team
- Lots of work for us to do and healthy bodies to do it
- Ability to learn and retain the language. Only a few of us know it well and others are trying to pick up key phrases.
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