Monday, July 19, 2010

A Blog from Kristin Sunday, July 18

Sunday 18 Julio 10 (This post explains what happened on Sunday, July 18)

After our Sunday morning worship with Florida Norte, we had a prep meeting for the Vacation Bible School teachers at the SIM Guest House. The drive from Florida Norte is only about 12-15 minutes, so 14 of us traveled together in a 7 passenger mini-van. No problema. Bolivians are typically very short but with big hearts. The teachers are mostly young: late teens and early 20's, both male and female. Jennie and her husband Richard are the directors.

We had lunch and then a planning discussion for the upcoming 3 days of VBS, all of which was translated into Spanish. Thank God for Abel and Diane.

Everyone is eager to learn new ideas for the presentation of the Bible lessons. Matthew incorporated the puppets into the reading of the lessons and had everyone laughing. Then, with Abel translating, I did my 'Vanna White impression' holding up the crafts to go alone with each lesson. All went well but we still have some preparation to do and a few more purchases to make.

How wonderful to see the enthusiasm from these young teachers. The meeting took longer than anticipated as most things here seem to do. But that's a good thing. No time for dinner, and then back to Florida Norte for their evening service.

Blessings to all,
Kristin