So today at Maneadero Church we played a lot of soccer with the youth. They were very enthusiastic. It was a hard time trying to communicate with the people here. Our little melodrama was very well done; The Story of Noah's Ark. After, Kent's group went back to help Agua Viva with construction: mostly with roofing. Mark(ito), Kim, and Kelly's group went to do soccer ministry with Pastor Marco's church youth, We only lost by two to the very skillful youth! Kevin and Mark shared their testimony about God in their life. After the work was done, the Agua Viva staff had a special event, sort of like a fiesta including a jail. Kent got "arrested" twice. We played games that helped raise money to go to Agua Viva ministries. We are planning for a great day tomorrow and rest of the trip.
We really enjoy Mexico and helping with the communities here, having different experiences, and doing things we've never done before. A highlight of the trip was a hike yesterday with the Ohio youth group here at Agua Viva. The view was amazing and peaceful. The temperature here is one memory that we will probably never forget. It's scalding hot, especially on the dining hall roof where we were working this afternoon.
Today has been great and we look forward to another great day and TACO'S manana (tomorrow). -Nigel and Ian
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Day One
IT"S THE CANADIANS!!! A phrase that is often said by our new friends here on the ranch that originate from Ohio. It's great to be here in Mexico, making friends with people who share the same beliefs.
Our first day consisted of three things. First everyone in our group went to a small church to work with the kids in a DVBS program. The pastor Armando and his wife Ava welcomed us with open arms and tears of joy. It was great to interact with the children of Mexico despite the language barrier.
After this, we split up into two teams and one team went to a different church to play soccer and the other group came back to the ranch to help with construction work. Our group went to play soccer and we got destroyed by the kids that were there. It was a lot of running in the heat but I think that a good time was had by all. The pastor Marcos and his wife shared shared with us their plans for the church and the area including their hope to buy an abandoned drug house to turn into a rehab centre and a multi-purpose ministry centre. To buy this place they will need 300000 pesos which is roughly 24,000 dollars American.
By the look of Kevin's blistered hands, the construction work was a lot of work. The other team was required to build three 50ft long, 16 inches deep trenches.
Have fun at home everyone!
~Elisa and Bethany
Our first day consisted of three things. First everyone in our group went to a small church to work with the kids in a DVBS program. The pastor Armando and his wife Ava welcomed us with open arms and tears of joy. It was great to interact with the children of Mexico despite the language barrier.
After this, we split up into two teams and one team went to a different church to play soccer and the other group came back to the ranch to help with construction work. Our group went to play soccer and we got destroyed by the kids that were there. It was a lot of running in the heat but I think that a good time was had by all. The pastor Marcos and his wife shared shared with us their plans for the church and the area including their hope to buy an abandoned drug house to turn into a rehab centre and a multi-purpose ministry centre. To buy this place they will need 300000 pesos which is roughly 24,000 dollars American.
By the look of Kevin's blistered hands, the construction work was a lot of work. The other team was required to build three 50ft long, 16 inches deep trenches.
Have fun at home everyone!
~Elisa and Bethany
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