Potosi

I've spent the last few days in Potosi and although I've been pretty sick both from the altitude as well as the intestinal infection, it's gone decently well. We've had a good start on the training with a couple of meetings and although as of yet, not all the churches are involved, I feel positive about the start. We have team meetings in Cochabamba this week (I head there tomorrow) and then I'll head back to Potosi beginning of next week to continue working with the Vida Joven leaders. I also want to meet with some of the Association leaders & pastors regarding the relationship with the youth, etc.

Please be praying for my health, stamina, the new Vida Joven team in Potosi as well as the teams in Tarija and Santa Cruz. I really appreciate all of your prayers and support!

'til next time,
rebecca

Ah, the Joys...

The past week has been a bit rough due to having a lovely (note the sarcasm :) intestinal infection so I haven't done any blogging. We decided in Sucre to hold off 'til the new year to do the Vida Joven training until they have the leadership team formed. I was able to have a couple of good meetings with the Sucre youth council as well as a few of the Association leaders and pastors regarding helping the youth council and youth in general. A stronger relationship between the youth and the churches needs to happen (not just in Sucre).

Thanks for the prayers and please keep them coming :)

'til next time,
rebecca

Wisdom needed

I tried to have my first meeting last night with some of the youth leaders and ones who might be working with the Vida Joven ministry but it didn't work out. The Sucre jóvenes youth council seems to be struggling with a lack of unity and initiative as well as some other issues (which I'm learning about and trying to figure out). I'm going to need to wisdom in how I might be able to help but at the same time not overstep boundaries. I'll be heading to Potosi next Wednesday or Thursday to work there for a week...this week here in Sucre will be crucial so as always...

Please be praying...

'til next time,
rebecca

...zzz...

It's about 3:30am and I need to get some work done. The Vida Joven training event ends today at noon and then there are a couple of more meetings that I need to do. Oh, and laundry. Tomorrow afternoon I head to Sucre to start about 5 weeks of work in Sucre and Potosi (approx. 2.5 hours from each other).

I am officially tired.

'til next time,
rebecca

National Vida Joven Training Weekend

9am tomorrow is the kickoff for our annual training weekend which is taking place here in Tarija this year. It's been a busy week of meetings, prep, and finalizing details. I ask for your prayers for the leadership team as they are in charge - especially Marina, Mariela, and Rodrigo and that everyone will arrive safely from the various regions. Please pray for the various workshop leaders and that it will be a fantastic and exciting time of learning as well as all the details that need to fall into place for the concert that has been planned for Saturday for all the youth from the various churches and communities.

'til next time,

rebecca

A Birthday Celebration

Last year I had my first experience of being serenaded for my birthday...

well, back in June, it happened again!

It was a great time of being with friends and although I didn't relish another year as far as the number; this certainly helped ease the pain so...

Happy Birthday to me :)

Eulalia, her brother, Elias and her son, Isaac (Elias is like my own brothers...a massive tease! :)

Eulalia and her daughter, Maritza...their family has become very special to me  

The first group that arrived