The team called in. It's very hot (not news, really). Rained today as well (not news either).
OK, starting from arrival. The flight from Miami was 2 hours late as you know, but it was still light when they arrived in the village. Great!! But a half hour later, the electricity went out. Fortunately, Chris had already set up the cots and hung the mosquito nets, so all that was left was to actually make up the beds. And eat. And wash up. And shower. Oh well.
Sunday was church in the morning, then free time to visit through the village. Sunday night was a special church service that is basically a praise/worship/dance thing that you really have to see to get it. The church members are really not supposed to dance, *except* at this service. They play loud, booming music, and they clear out the benches and everyone dances and waves their arms and jumps up and down "in the spirit." We all jumped in last year, and the team did this year too. They all think we are a riot.
Pastor Jose and the donas in the kitchen still get up at 4 AM. Chris doesn't know what can be done about that, but the roosters and dogs start about then too, and it's light by 5 AM anyway.
Today was the first Bible camp, scheduled for 2 PM. It started raining at noon, and everyone was really worried that camp would have to be indoors. But the rain stopped at 1:30, and outdoor camp was on! God is SO good. There were about 50-60 kids by the time it got rolling -- a really lot for 9 people to handle.
Butch Bodenheimer led Men's Bible study and had about 8 men from the village, plus the translator Eric, and Pastor Jose. Very encouraging.
Work project -- this year to remove about a half acre of diseased banana trees and plant a more lucrative crop. The first row of trees came down; will finish tomorrow (?), and plant on Wednesday.
Everyone is healthy and enthusiastic. Pray for continued good health, electricity, relief from the heat, rain only at night, continued good attendance at Bible camp and men's study. Bless you all!
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