Birthdays, baptisms and tooth-brushing!

Hello!!

 It's that time again! Another jam-packed month to tell you about and it just gets busier!!

 Firstly a huge thank you for all the Birthday messages, cards and parcels! I had a great time celebrating from breakfast to tea, involving 2 cakes (one made of ice-cream), pizza and lots of smiles.

The Nursery and Homework Club workers

Breakfast-thanks to my housemate!

Ice-cream cake-what an invention!

Some of the great friends who joined me for pizza

 I also made a cake for one of the nursery workers on her Birthday. I think the kids liked it!!

Lots of dulce de leche and chocolate!

Birthday girl Carina

Gabriel

Lila

Lucas

 The 21st October was Mother's Day here and the Sunday School kids treated their Mums to songs, dances and dramas to celebrate. I played the Mum in my Sunday School class and 2 of the kids were supposed to be my children but on the day they all came to me and I ended up with 12 children!! Everyone had a great time though and as always we ended with cake!

Mums and kids having fun

Princesses

My 12 children 

 On the 11th November the whole church packed a lunch and we went to the countryside for the day for Baptisms. We had a great time all together and 9 of the young people got baptised in the river including 3 (of 7) brothers!

Mateo - Church's youngest member

Romina

Raul - youngest brother

Santiago - middle brother

Franco - oldest brother

Mariana (my friend), Camila (my housemate) and me

                                                                                  

 Unfortunately (or fortunately!) it's not all days out, cake eating and celebrations but the kids make even the most mundane tasks bring a smile like the half hour it takes to brush their teeth everyday! Here's Valentina's tips on brushing teeth-it's all about positioning the toothbrush then going for it!

 Despite the heat, preparations are well on their way for Christmas.On the 15th December all the church groups will join together to showcase their work and celebrate Christmas. In the Nursery we are learning 'Twinkle, twinkle little star' and the kids will be stars leading the wise men. In Homework Help the kids have been making cards and we'll be singing 'We wish you a Merry Christmas' and the youth have been practising various dramas. Also on the 21st the main church has been asked to stage a concert in the main square! It will involve choirs, dramas, bands and a talk. It is the first time Christians have been asked to do an event by the council so we're hoping and praying it's going to be great!
I'll let you know and I'm sure there'll be photos!

Thanks for reading!
If I'm not in touch before, Have a fantastic Christmas and a great New Year!

Lots of love,
Joanne. xx

For the Pray-ers;
- Please continue to pray for my cousin Kate and her family.
- Please pray for all the Christmas events and preparations that we would be able to tell people the true meaning of Christmas.
- Please pray for a good Christmas as it is a difficult time to be away from home.
Thank you!!