February Fun!

  I began February on a 4 day Youth Camp with the teens from my church as a leader of one of the groups. Everyone had a fantastic time and asked for a 2 week camp next time (not sure I could handle the sleep deprivation!!)!! Highlights included; climbing a mountain to see great views of the city, inventing plays and songs, a talent show (I quickly learnt a traditional dance called 'El Gato'!), hearing great speakers, building great relationships and of course the traditional throwing the leaders in the pool fully clothed!...

Climbing the mountain

El Gato

Singing and Dancing!

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My Group

The Amazing Youth!

  On 6th February the Guarderia (nursery) opened for a new year. The first few days were quiet which gave us a great opportunity to plan topics and activities and get the rooms ready for a brilliant year. My hours of being chained to the desk lesson planning in the UK have finally proved useful and now the Guarderia has a curriculum for the year-just need to work on the weekly plans now!! (Here are some of the beautiful children who will benefit from a great year in the Guarderia)...

Lourdes

Valentina

Dilan

Tamara

Alexander

 Yesterday the new year for the Escuela Biblica (Sunday School (on a Saturday!)) began with a huge bang!!! We took to the streets with drums, balloons, costumes and fist fulls of flyers to invite the children in the community to come to what is going to be an incredible year! Over 120 children came and loved singing, dancing, playing, watching a sketch and sharing cakes and chocolate milk then going home with a gift! Earlier in the week I was told I'd been chosen to be the teacher for the 7-9's group. They are a fantastic group of kids but dealing with some huge issues in their young lives such as poverty, abuse, absent parents, alcholism and drugs. I feel like it's a huge responsibility but if anyone can bring hope and change in their lives it's got to be God!! (Prayer appreciated :) )...

Drums, clowns, balloons and a rat!!

Erica and her cousin

Umbrellas used more for sun protection here!!

A typical house in the area - up to 10 people
sharing 2 rooms!

We asked for a dry day-and got it!

Running out of chairs!

Cake and chocolate - Yum!

Present!

 The year is really getting in full swing now and there is plenty still to come!! I'm loving being able to work full-time with a church that is working so hard to meet both physical and spiritual needs of so many. Thank you for all your support and encouragement that makes it possible!!


Hasta Pronto, Jo xxx














For the pray-ers;
- Please pray for ideas, wisdom and energy for all the activities and responsibilities!!
- Please continue to pray for my housemates.
- Please pray for my Grandad who turns 90 on the 19th March - pray he'll have a great day and for good health!