On Sunday, we attended the service at the Casa de Oracion. It was quite an experience! Apparently there was a problem when they started to grow. How to get 2000 people out of the worship center and 2000 more into it in 15 minutes.
Pastor knew that our God is an organized God. He likes order. So they knew that it had to be done. They then made an extra sliding door that accessed the street for a main exit and created a line that folded around the building for an entrance. They have six services on Sunday so you can see why this is so important.
Another main focus of this Sabbath day, was a special Colombian lunch dish that is called sancocho. This meal is served by many families as a traditional lunch. The family helps prepare it. So we all jumped in and cut and diced and stirred and prepared lunch.
It is a chicken, beef or fish soup with yucca, carrots, plantains and corn pieces. Very good!
After lunch we had a little free time to rest or to explore. Some of us went to the grocery store with Alyson and then also to see some areas, within walking distance. Some took naps and caught up on a little lost sleep. Others went to go play some basketball. I haven't played in a long time so I didn't make a single shot. But it was very fun!
Unfortunately, after a rebound from the goal, Wellington ran across the court just as Vince was grabbing the ball. They got tangled together and Wellington hit his head. He didn't have a concussion. Praise God! But he did get a big goose egg. We prayed for him. And, it was time to go back anyway, so we went.
I have to take a moment to mention three things in particular. First, it is very beautiful here. Please notice the pictures of the flowers, trees, vistas and mountains. Steve has a wonderful eye for capturing God's beauty here.
Second, here there is a tiny lizard that is frequently found around the house. It is called lagartija. They chirp a lot and it tends to echo around the house. It is completely harmless and stays away from people. It is just unique to see it around the house. There is one at the end of the video.
Lastly, they have amazing fruit here! We have been blessed by having many different types of juices and fruits. Most of them were very good. And my favorite is not exported. Very sad. I wish you could try them all. But wait! You can! How about praying about coming down here on a mission trip? Start now! And be open to what God may call you to do. Think of the fruits you could bear from a trip like this!
No comments:
Post a Comment