Our Last Sunday in Cali (For Now)

Our morning began with a great breakfast (as usual) and then we headed to church! We went in early so that we could experience what the church calls Consolidacion. We don't really have a word for it in english, so the best we could come up with was a cross between assimilation and incorporation. It is how they move people from being church attenders into disciples. It is the first step after coming to church.

The service was wonderful, as usual! The speaker was a pastor from a church in Kansas City. He delivered God's word. He spoke on the Master's Plan main theme:  Conquering the Impossible! John 11:38, Lazarus being raised from the dead. "Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?" Great stuff, as usual, from God!

After the service, we had lunch and then we went up to see Cristo del Rey. Christ the King. It is not a big a the Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro but it is second! Entonces (then), we went down to the city artisan market. We all had things that we wanted to take back with us to the US and this is the place to shop! They have so many handmade items! Ear rings, hats, clothes, coasters, sandals, etc! We shopped about an hour or so. It was fun to negotiate a bit.

After that, we had a change of plan (Be flexible!!) and went downtown to see the city center. It was a city square and many old buildings. After our little tourism jaunt, it was time to get back!

Bill and April had been asked to sing, play and drum for the service that night at church. We prayed for them and they went and practiced. We met back up with them for the service but only stayed until they did the offertory. Then we headed back home. As you can see in the video, they gave their best to the Lord. Pastora asked why they weren't playing the whole time?? LOL.

Vince and Alyson had changed the plan today for some secret thing they were trying to make happen tomorrow for us. We still didn't know and so we had to wait until Monday morning to find out. Whatever it is it will be very fun!

Today was the day that I thought more about the fact that our trip is quickly coming to an end. It is a strange feeling. Can't wait to get home to see the family! Yet, have had great experiences here with a dynamic church and dynamic people! It has been a time of renewing the soul. Drawing close to God and serving Him whole-heartedly. We will never be the same.

Post for tomorrow coming soon! And don't forget to go back and make sure you haven't missed a day!