Our Bolivian Team is back from their week-long mission trip to Cochabamba. What an amazing experience to immerse ourselves in a different culture while building relationships. Our prayer is that as we painted rooms, played volleyball and soccer, and conversed with Bolivian teens, the light of God shone from us to impact their lives. The beauty was that our lives were touched, too, by this week of ministry.
As she reflected on the trip, Senior Anastasia Monro summed it up this way, "My time in Bolivia is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. The time spent building relationships, working together, and learning the beautiful language of Spanish has exceeded all previous expectations. Though I knew some Spanish and had a small grasp on the language, talking and thinking in Spanish for an entire week is something I had never had the opportunity to do before. I was able to connect with the kids and build relationships in the short time I was given. This trip gave me a glance into missions and has opened my eyes to something that I have fallen in love with. Though I had been on mission trips before, this one stood out amongst the others. The idea that I can continue to grow these relationships and visit the country again is something I have not been able to experience before. Chau is a term similar to the phrase “see you later.” There is no permanent goodbye because we will meet again. I am thankful that the opportunity to return is a possibility. Chau Bolivia."
Thank you, All, for your prayers and financial support. Because of your generosity, we had a safe, healthy week, and we were able to leave behind a large donation to the orphan home which will be used for much-needed repairs.
