Below are the team Blog and Megan, our team journalist's Blog. Enjoy!
http://ccfbolivia2012.blogspot.com
http://boliviaexpressingtheblessing.wordpress.com/
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Wonder Weeks
Setting a foundation for longer ministry... What does this look like when I am still a short term worker?
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, ...
In partnering with World Venture, Emprendimiento Mundial, Uncharted Waters, Compassion International and the local hospital Combase, we as a team are setting a foundation for further ministry here in Bolivia. We are showing the local church what it looks like to teach the gospel in a new way and meet existing needs within the community. This is the mix between business, community development and the church loving as Christ demonstrated!
Please continue to pray that though we stand out as white, super tall and are unable to speak Spanish that we would still communicate love, compassion, and be culturally sensitive. We are not here to change a system that has been in place for years, but to support and encourage the church in every way we can.
Fortunately for us a lot of this looks similar to the early church in the book of Acts, sharing meals and spending time together. I am so blessed to be surrounded by these people.
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, ...
In partnering with World Venture, Emprendimiento Mundial, Uncharted Waters, Compassion International and the local hospital Combase, we as a team are setting a foundation for further ministry here in Bolivia. We are showing the local church what it looks like to teach the gospel in a new way and meet existing needs within the community. This is the mix between business, community development and the church loving as Christ demonstrated!
Please continue to pray that though we stand out as white, super tall and are unable to speak Spanish that we would still communicate love, compassion, and be culturally sensitive. We are not here to change a system that has been in place for years, but to support and encourage the church in every way we can.
Fortunately for us a lot of this looks similar to the early church in the book of Acts, sharing meals and spending time together. I am so blessed to be surrounded by these people.
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| Mercado Produce |
Friday, July 20, 2012
Old with the New
Here is the American check list of essential things accomplished while just two weeks into our long stay in Bolivia.
Our team of four all arrived in Cochabamba after 32 hrs of travel from PDX. Since landing we have lived at both the office head quarters for EM and with a wonderful host family just 8km outside of the city.
We learned the transportation system by completing a scavenger hunt on our third day and taking multiple trufi, taxi and micros each day to various locations within the city.
At a community center called PEPE, together, we assisted in teaching an english class for children ages 3- 16 with a couple English guys.
Completed sports camp training for Uncharted Waters. The curriculum is designed as a 2-5 day camp that incorporates sport drills and games with bible stories/morals. It really seems to be a great outreach program for local churches to emplement. Sports really are a universal icebreaker.
Went shopping for daily essentials (food and toletries) and both a small open market (Mercado) and a huge open air market (La Concha).
Cheered in a local soccer stadium for the city favorites (They tied.)
Ate street food and survived!
Went on a run and learned how to scare street dogs away.
Attended church in Spanish and was able to follow some of the serman.
Toured an open Catholic church.
Visited El Christo- a huge statue of Christ that rises above the Eastern aspect of the city.
Played Waley ball with local jouvens- similar to volleyball except it is in a racquetball court.
And not to be outdone here in Bolivia we Americans gathered to celebrate July 4th with a BBQ.
Cochabamba is definitely a unique mix of old and new. The cell phones held by Cholitas (traditional dressed ladies selling wares in the city) are the most striking examples of this for me.
Family is very highly valued here, so much of our time is spent with doing errands or sharing life. Our host family has two boys ages 4 and 2. They are super cute and have helped us ease into family life here greatly. Sharing meals, shopping at the Mercado and playing sports have definitely been the highlights for me thus far.
Our team of four all arrived in Cochabamba after 32 hrs of travel from PDX. Since landing we have lived at both the office head quarters for EM and with a wonderful host family just 8km outside of the city.
We learned the transportation system by completing a scavenger hunt on our third day and taking multiple trufi, taxi and micros each day to various locations within the city.
At a community center called PEPE, together, we assisted in teaching an english class for children ages 3- 16 with a couple English guys.
Completed sports camp training for Uncharted Waters. The curriculum is designed as a 2-5 day camp that incorporates sport drills and games with bible stories/morals. It really seems to be a great outreach program for local churches to emplement. Sports really are a universal icebreaker.
Went shopping for daily essentials (food and toletries) and both a small open market (Mercado) and a huge open air market (La Concha).
Cheered in a local soccer stadium for the city favorites (They tied.)
Ate street food and survived!
Went on a run and learned how to scare street dogs away.
Attended church in Spanish and was able to follow some of the serman.
Toured an open Catholic church.
Visited El Christo- a huge statue of Christ that rises above the Eastern aspect of the city.
Played Waley ball with local jouvens- similar to volleyball except it is in a racquetball court.
And not to be outdone here in Bolivia we Americans gathered to celebrate July 4th with a BBQ.
Cochabamba is definitely a unique mix of old and new. The cell phones held by Cholitas (traditional dressed ladies selling wares in the city) are the most striking examples of this for me.
Family is very highly valued here, so much of our time is spent with doing errands or sharing life. Our host family has two boys ages 4 and 2. They are super cute and have helped us ease into family life here greatly. Sharing meals, shopping at the Mercado and playing sports have definitely been the highlights for me thus far.
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| Trufi Travel |
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| Office View |
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| English Class |
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| Grover and Nelvia |
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| El Cristo |
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| Parque |
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| Luz De Cristo |
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| Canchita |
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