We have discovered a new ministry for our youth. Selling empanadas in front of the church. Above is one of their faithful teens who set up before we got to church. The director said they will let me bring the empanada flour to the states. Do we know anyone who can make them? Below is a closer look. For those who do not know, empanadas are fried dough filled with meat and potatoes. They taste much better than they look.
The church was filled this morning. We enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Terry ministered and was well received. There was a great response to the altar call and precious time of prayer. Below is a picture of Terry with his interpreter, the founder's son, Mike.
Pat with Pastora (Pastor's wife), children, niece and nephew. This is a precious family.
After the service Bill and Wanda, the founders of Open Arms Ministry took us out to eat. Then they brought us to a village where the Spanish first settled in Colombia. It was a beautiful place up in the middle of Medellin. The mountains surrounded the entire area and it was easy to appreciate God's creation here.
This is Clara. This is the little girl that Bill and Wanda are adopting. When she was born, the doctor tried to sell her and they fought for her. She is about 18 months old. Look at those eyes and tell me if she doesn't remind you of someone?
Another wonderful God given day in Colombia.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
COLOMBIA, Sunday
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5 comments:
are you kidding me with the empanada posts? tommy is probably going crazy!
Bring the dough!!! I've gotta be able to make them - it's in my blood.
Also, I am inspired to adopt a Colombian baby.
Praise God for the ministry there. Is the church separate from Open Arms Ministry which is the ministry to the youth?
FYI - I gave the prisoners a copy of your post from Friday and they all have been praying for you guys. They can't wait to hear from you next Sunday.
I would def adopt a little Colombian girl!! She is too cute!!!!!
And seriously....my mouth is drooling looking at those empanadas!!!!!! Bring the empanada ministry back to New Life!!!!
The ministry and the foundation are basically the same people. The foundation was started first and then the church. The foundation has a director and the church has a pastor. So the church is mainly made up of the same people. They bring the farm boys down to the city for church. For the young children in the barrio, they can come to church if they bring an adult. The church is filled with young people and they are now trying to find ways to reach more adults.
I love all of your posts, I'm so thankful that you are able to share your trip with us!! Every day when I check, my eyes well up with tears...this is definately tugging on my heartstrings to do missions!!!
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