Monday, July 2, 2007

first full day - check!

it's 10:10. i just sent the groups off to bed. i'm a little burnt (particularly on one arm) a bit tired, but completely satisfied. what a privilege it is to be here!

there's about 75 youth in right now, more to come this week, and four homes are being built in the nearby villages. today was the first day where we hit the work sites and I forgot how amazing the first days in construction are. walls get built. the slabs of wood turn into pieces of a real home. you meet the families, the groups bond together... it was amazing to be apart of and observe as i roamed around to the different sites. my role during the day is to support and connect with the groups, youth, leaders, and interns. some days i will drive around in my sweet jeep (well, im the passenger. i haven't gotten up enough courage yet to drive here... and it's standard, so that's my excuse for now), sometimes taking video for the highlights clips and sometimes i'll stay around the base prepping for chapels, worship, bible studies, etc.

so today i cruised around in a very bumpy jeep (thus the one armed sun burn) with Patrick and an incredible kid named Marvin. He's a local youth who heads up the new video stuff (capturing the days highlights, putting together a dvd for the groups, etc). He's an awesome young man and it was so much fun to learn about the real culture of Mexico from him... and some spanish too! Today I lead my first two chapel times as well! One short one in the morning, and one longer one at night. I wasn't quite as prepared as i wanted, but God provided words and the kids seem to be receptive and responsive. Worship is going pretty good and it's great with play with Patrick - he's such a talented musician! The Spirit has been already moving in the groups and in our times together!

other than that im enjoying being the 'go-to gal' for the leaders, connecting with kids, etc. it feels alot like camp (except i know alot less... but doing a good job of faking it!) Having a great time with Steph, Patrick, the other youth interns and meeting the other staff as well. Besides, it's really only been 3 days! wow! almost feels like home. the awkardness already fading quickly. a few more days under my belt and i'll be even more comfortable.... but hopefully not too comfortable as i know this summer is a space to allow God to speak, move, and be in control. not something im often good at allowing him the space to do....

so all that to say - i'm doing fantastic down here! please continue to pray for me and the ministry of EOC.

blessings friends!

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