[Thursday, September 23, 2004]
Hello family and friends!
Well, as usual, time has been flying by. I'll try to update you on some things that have happened lately. First, Independence Day. On the night of the 15th, I went with some friends, both Mexicans and Americans, to the town square in Puebla. I don't know how many people were there, but it was crowded. There were a lot of families there to watch the ceremony. It is really a cool thing that they do here in Mexico. They have what is known as the Grito, or in English, shout. They had a band playing and they sang some patriotic songs, which I'd never heard before, of course and they waved the flagged around. Then the governor of Puebla got up and began giving the Grito. He shouts "VivaMexico" which means, long live Mexico" and the crowd shouts back "Viva" which means live. The governor and the crowd really get into it. Then, after that the people in the crowd began spraying this foamy stuff and throwing confetti. It was fun to be a part of the celebration. The grito was followed by a laser light show and a visual presentation of Mexico's history. It was really neat how they did it. They shot the water up from this fountain to make a wall of water. They used the wall of water as a projection screen, so the pictures were being reflected off of the water. Afterward there was a fair going on nearby. I am glad I got to experience yet another part of Mexican culture.
On Saturday I went out of town a little ways for a retreat. We spent time with the Lord on our own and as a group. During the day we went on about a 2 hour hike in a small mountain range nearby. We really enjoyed it. I got to see the valley of Puebla and was once again reminded of how big the mission field is here. It sparks in me a desire to reach the lost, those who don't know Jesus Christ personally. So, I challenge you, wherever you are, open up your eyes and see the mission field around you. There is a verse that says that the fields are ready for harvest, so don't be ashamed, but be bold and share who Christ is!!!
This week has been very busy. Sunday evening I went with some friends to play pool and for the first time I located a bowling alley in this city! I've got to go some time! It was fun playing pool and sitting around talking in Spanish with friends. On Monday I went to youth group, which I enjoyed. On Tuesday I went to the Missionary Fellowship Dinner and what a blessing it was. There are missionaries from all over Puebla, different backgrounds and demoninations that come together 4 times a year to encourage one another and pray for one another, and of course eat together. It was a fun time. We ate dinner, had a time of singing and then shared testimonies of how God is working. Once again my heart was touched with a desire to be involved with missions in the future. I'm excited about what God may have in store for me in the years to come. Then, yesterday, Wednesday, was OANSA and that was a blessing as always. You can pray for a family with 3 girls in it- Meraly, Ruth and Joanna. The oldest is about 11 and the youngest 4. They are in a very bad situation now and their mother has pulled them out of church completely. Please pray for them. They are such precious children and I hurt for them.
Finally, that brings me to today. This evening begins the Womens Bible study for the missionary ladies. It's in English. We will be doing a Beth Moore study. I know that God is going to challenge me through this series, as He challenged me at the Bible study last year.
After school today I was sitting in my room grading papers and I heard a lot of commotion outside. A few minutes later a student came crawling on his knees into my room. He was peering underneath of a bookshelf near the door. I had to stop and smile because in Ohio I wouldn't have students chasing a lizard in my classroom. I just continued with my work, enjoying the excitement of the chase. After a few minutes they caught him. Ahhhh, life in Mexico. Oh, yes, one more thing, it has been raining a lot lately and at strange times. Yesterday we had a crazy hail storm. It was one of the strongest I've seen. It's fun to watch- through the window of course.
Well, mis amigos, have a great week. Thanks for reading about my adventures in Mexico!
Angelina
Well, as usual, time has been flying by. I'll try to update you on some things that have happened lately. First, Independence Day. On the night of the 15th, I went with some friends, both Mexicans and Americans, to the town square in Puebla. I don't know how many people were there, but it was crowded. There were a lot of families there to watch the ceremony. It is really a cool thing that they do here in Mexico. They have what is known as the Grito, or in English, shout. They had a band playing and they sang some patriotic songs, which I'd never heard before, of course and they waved the flagged around. Then the governor of Puebla got up and began giving the Grito. He shouts "VivaMexico" which means, long live Mexico" and the crowd shouts back "Viva" which means live. The governor and the crowd really get into it. Then, after that the people in the crowd began spraying this foamy stuff and throwing confetti. It was fun to be a part of the celebration. The grito was followed by a laser light show and a visual presentation of Mexico's history. It was really neat how they did it. They shot the water up from this fountain to make a wall of water. They used the wall of water as a projection screen, so the pictures were being reflected off of the water. Afterward there was a fair going on nearby. I am glad I got to experience yet another part of Mexican culture.
On Saturday I went out of town a little ways for a retreat. We spent time with the Lord on our own and as a group. During the day we went on about a 2 hour hike in a small mountain range nearby. We really enjoyed it. I got to see the valley of Puebla and was once again reminded of how big the mission field is here. It sparks in me a desire to reach the lost, those who don't know Jesus Christ personally. So, I challenge you, wherever you are, open up your eyes and see the mission field around you. There is a verse that says that the fields are ready for harvest, so don't be ashamed, but be bold and share who Christ is!!!
This week has been very busy. Sunday evening I went with some friends to play pool and for the first time I located a bowling alley in this city! I've got to go some time! It was fun playing pool and sitting around talking in Spanish with friends. On Monday I went to youth group, which I enjoyed. On Tuesday I went to the Missionary Fellowship Dinner and what a blessing it was. There are missionaries from all over Puebla, different backgrounds and demoninations that come together 4 times a year to encourage one another and pray for one another, and of course eat together. It was a fun time. We ate dinner, had a time of singing and then shared testimonies of how God is working. Once again my heart was touched with a desire to be involved with missions in the future. I'm excited about what God may have in store for me in the years to come. Then, yesterday, Wednesday, was OANSA and that was a blessing as always. You can pray for a family with 3 girls in it- Meraly, Ruth and Joanna. The oldest is about 11 and the youngest 4. They are in a very bad situation now and their mother has pulled them out of church completely. Please pray for them. They are such precious children and I hurt for them.
Finally, that brings me to today. This evening begins the Womens Bible study for the missionary ladies. It's in English. We will be doing a Beth Moore study. I know that God is going to challenge me through this series, as He challenged me at the Bible study last year.
After school today I was sitting in my room grading papers and I heard a lot of commotion outside. A few minutes later a student came crawling on his knees into my room. He was peering underneath of a bookshelf near the door. I had to stop and smile because in Ohio I wouldn't have students chasing a lizard in my classroom. I just continued with my work, enjoying the excitement of the chase. After a few minutes they caught him. Ahhhh, life in Mexico. Oh, yes, one more thing, it has been raining a lot lately and at strange times. Yesterday we had a crazy hail storm. It was one of the strongest I've seen. It's fun to watch- through the window of course.
Well, mis amigos, have a great week. Thanks for reading about my adventures in Mexico!
Angelina
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