It seems like I´ve been here for a month, but it´s honestly been only one week. Starting off slow I had to work at adjustng to the culture of being more laid back. Instead of working to get as many things done in a day their is a lot more just hanging out and only doing a few things in one day. After feeling super lazy for a couple of days, I began to really appreciate the time to sit and think things through and to just investigate what God is up and being more in tune with Him. In the states I always complained of being distracted from God because of the million things to get done, but here I don´t feel that at all and it´s super fantastic to be able to just sit and listen to my Father and his love for the people here in Peru.
On Sunday we went to the Iglesia Berea (church). It´s a small building with no front door and a thatch roof, but many generous people with warm smiles, inviting me to join their family of believers. I was asked to say a few things but got nervous and basically just said my name and that I would be staying for two months..haha..I don´t know what those people are saying that I talk a lot, because here it hasn´t been quite as true. Of course that´s because I´m trying to get to know the culture and finally understand the language. I´m comprehending more everyday and starting to join in conversations..Praise God!!! I couldn´t do it without him that is forsure!
Monday night the leadership from the church came over and we talked about a group of kids coming from the states (about 7) to lead a vacation bible school in about two weeks! The head Pastor directly asked me to help and that I would represent the church with a Christ love. I felt very honored to be asked in such a way to be a part of their church and that they trusted me so. So I´m helping with the sports of futbol (soccer) and volleyball!
The other most exciting thing actually happened today! God has been putting this burden on my heart for the kids in our neighborhood. Just to play around with them and become friends. About three days ago I joined in with some girls playing volleyball in the narrow street. That way I may two friends and we talk for a bit everyday now. Today I was going to take a picture of the red clouds in the sky (sunset plus rain clouds) and all of a sudden I had a swarm of new friends from the neighborhood inquiring about my camera and wanting to take pictures. From this I now gained about 10 new little friends as we played with Kyliana (Bethany´s little girl) and listened to a band playing in the streets. The girls clung on and just kept hugging me. I can tell they have hearts that are so large and just loving life! I´m so excited to get to know them more and play with them all summer!
Through all of this that happened only in one week, I feel even more in love with God and how his plan works for the good of those who love him! A reason to smile and have joy everyday! He is such a good God and I absolutely can´t wait to see what he has in store for the rest of these nineish weeks left!! All for Him. -Jess
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