This past week, I was in the Quechua community of La Magdalena, Ecuador with an adult team from Pasadena, CA. We were surrounded by some of the most incredible scenery I have ever seen, including beautiful, snow-capped Cayambe and countless other magical peaks and valleys. Though I was sick for the big hiking day, I did get the chance to go on a trek across a river to find a band of horses!
In La Magdalena, we worked on a Covenant church in the town, mixing cement and chipping away some of the old structure to prepare for an addition to accommodate its growing congregation. We also worked with the team to host a children's program for the kids of the community. It was a fun-filled, albeit chilly, week of skits, singing, and building relationships with the people of the town. I wasn't needed for too much translating because of the number of Spanish speakers on the team. When I did translate, however, it proved challenging because of my inability to speak Quechua! Ah, well....I did my best. It was great to experience another culture and see how God is working yet another community.
Well....I gotta jet to finish my packing. The next and last team arrives tonight (also from Pasadena, coincidentally) and it will be a nice change to be in the heat of Guayaquil. We will be ministering with Compassion International and doing some construction. Pray that I will finish well and that the team will be able to effectively serve and build relationships with the people of Guayaquil!
Later days.
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