Mission: Urban

This morning started with worship and then a prayer walk with Deb Dunlevy.  She walked with us through her neighborhood stopping along the way to share specific prayer requests. After we prayed she explained how she and Nate consciously put themselves in positions to make contact with people in the community. Once contact is made [...]

Today we set out early to visit 2 local churches in La Plata. The first church was out in the country.  When we arrived at the church we had a very warm and friendly greeting.  I believe each member of the church kissed us on the cheek and said Hola!  Norma and Anna the ladies that [...]

Saturday,
8:30 am —The whole group is down in the kitchen area reading, blogging and eating breakfast. The weather is perfect. The group is preparing for Hora Feliz (Happy Hour) which will be held this morning and then again this afternoon at two different locations in town. There will be 3 clowns (payaso)  [...]

Today we divided in groups in the morning and set out to do our prayer walks. Butch and I walked with Tara through her community and prayed for specific people that they are in the process of building relationships. Then after lunch we went with Brian on another walk through the community focusing on the [...]

We arrived about 2 hours ago and were greeted at the airport by Brain and Rich. The trip to the house was made in a small van and the trunks had to be packed on top of the van. The land was flat and dotted with lots of cattle. We passed many greenhouses we’ll I guess [...]

Time has flown these pass few months. Jay dropped us off about 2 hours ago. Now we’re all sitting at the gate waiting to board the plane.  The room is packed and I understand the plane is full.  Lots of people talking all around us but I can’t understand a thing. The monitor says it’s [...]

Eight (8) days and counting! It still doesn’t seem possible that in just a week we’ll leave for Argentina. I can’t begin to tell you how excited and relieved I am to know that we can pack a few pairs of jeans, a few shirts and dress causal. This is really terrific.
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It is now 22 days till departure and counting down. I am amazed and thankful that God has given me the opportunity to be a small part of what he is doing in Argentina. When I happened to see the notice in the church bulletin for this trip my first thought was “I [...]