Mexico: the nights are hot and the days are long!

We spent the day getting to know the families and children in the neighborhood. The ladies of the church were soaking a large pot of chili peppers for tonight's' dinner/concert/fundraiser at the church. Most of the students went out to the park to play with the local children a game of soccer. The students lost both games. Some of the CBSM staff spent part of the day fixing toilets, showers, and sinks in the church. At lunchtime, everyone came out of the sun, (siesta is taken seriously here) and cooled off in the (relative) shade of the church's' ground floor. We played games, read our Bibles, or just napped. Daren and Cole have invented a new CBSM snack: GummieBears De Melto. Bruce had left a bag of the tasty critters in the van, and they melted into one big, colorful and, (we are told tasty), gooey mess.
After 3pm, it was outside again to practice our skills at engaging the local children. They are small, but their hearts are big. They also play to win...

The church fundraiser began on time, and we were invited as honored guests. (We will perform for the church during tomorrow's' service). We were served a good variety of Mexican food, some familiar, and some not so familiar. The two bands that played were good.....and LOUD! With full tummies and buzzing ears, we helped to tidy up after the fiesta and got ourselves ready for a very warm night of sleep, and another long day tomorrow. BTW, Cole S. has shared some of the digital pix he took of todays' soccer game! Check them out on the link below.

Thanks to all of you reading this for your e-mail and your prayers and your support. And closing with a personal note, I just want to say hello to my wife Sarah, and my daughters Charity and Dorie. I miss you all very much, but I am excited to be able to help these students fulfill God's Will in their life. Thanks for YOUR support too!