Back to Chinauta

Last Saturday, I got the privilege of going to Chinauta with my church in Castellana...the same place that I went in June my first time in Colombia. There was a day-long camp going on for students from the public schools who were invited to hear about Jesus. It was the third of three weekend camps, and the high schoolers watched a drama, a dance, a video, and a talk that required participation...all things to draw them in and relate to their world. Then they had small groups and lunch, and for the afternoon there was pool and game time. Since I was not really staff and just there to observe, I decided to become the photographer. It was great! It was incredible to be back in the same spot that I was in when I got that feeling in my heart to come back to Colombia. It's not something that I can describe.

This took place on Sept. 19 which is the Colombian version of Valentines Day. It is called El Dia del Amor y Amistad. (The Day of Love and Friendship). Colombians love holidays and celebrations so the whole month of September is dedicated to this.

As for my class, we have 2 more days this week, 5 next week, and then a week off of school. The first quarter of my first year will be over!

I still can't believe I'm here. =)

P.S. Colombians don't know what lemons are.

Uh Oh

Prayer Request:

El Camino was closed today and tomorrow (Th-Fri.) because we had so many teachers and students out sick. (For example, there were only 4 out of 22 first graders present!) The person who made that decision has never closed the school for health reasons in all of her 18 years so I figure it's a pretty big deal =)

Also, our teacher retreat that was supposed to be this weekend was rescheduled for October. Please pray for the health of our students, and for us teachers and staff as well, so that Monday morning everyone will be at school and ready to go!

-Thank you-