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Sent: 6/20/2006 5:11:03 PM
Subject: Hola de Orosi :D (update)
Hola a todos!
It takes SO long to write an e-mail here, Becky and I have been so frustrated.
We have to pretty much check on all the open computers to see which one will load pages in 10 minutes or less, then go from there, whoevers email works. And we dont really use punctuation, apart from commas and periods, because even though the keyboards are the exact same as ours, they are completely different.
We have to pretty much check on all the open computers to see which one will load pages in 10 minutes or less, then go from there, whoevers email works. And we dont really use punctuation, apart from commas and periods, because even though the keyboards are the exact same as ours, they are completely different.
This, you will be happy to know, is about the most of our worries :D.
Everyone has been doing GREAT in the schools, in the church, and in the homes with their Tico families. Everyone is participating, learning to be leaders, and stepping up to the plate as far as being open to being instruments for God's kingdom. They are encouraging one another, being there for one another, praying for one another, and really making us proud -- give or a take a soccer game or two.
Yesterday was our first day in the schools, as most of you know, and today was our second. Virginia, Matt and Natalie have been in charge of doing the English games. They had 4 or 5 LOONG classes to share everything they had prepared, and they did great. They had our whole team in the classroom sharing their picture books, and cultivating relationships. Virginia stepped up to the plate in explaining all the games, and moving things along smoothly. So did Matt -- he even learned some spanish phrases and did his best to communicate well with the classes. He is doing great.
Melanie led the dance team -- Nathan, David, Lyndsey, Laura, Meghan and Maggie -- in doing a 'cultural' dance for the team, a rock-n-roll themed jive.
Then the skit team did a great job in doing three skits -- Drew, Courtney, Allison, Brittany, Joanie and Tyler. They were amazing, even though they had to improvise with the music because it was forgotten at home! They are always being flexible and performing for the Lord to the best of their abilities.
We were joking that if the Tico boys in the school had to learn anything, they would want to learn it from Joanie -- she got a LOT of attention when sharing her book, and really makes us laugh with her innocence. The kids were all invited to do an assembly in front of most of the school, where both the dance team and the skit team performed with a lot of courage, sharing the story of Christ, and Nathan, having very clearly grown TONS since last year, shared his testimony through Felix.
We were asked to play a soccer game this afternoon -- Ticos vs. Gringos, then Ticas vs. Gringas... and WE WON! Psych... Just kidding.
Melanie led the dance team -- Nathan, David, Lyndsey, Laura, Meghan and Maggie -- in doing a 'cultural' dance for the team, a rock-n-roll themed jive.
Then the skit team did a great job in doing three skits -- Drew, Courtney, Allison, Brittany, Joanie and Tyler. They were amazing, even though they had to improvise with the music because it was forgotten at home! They are always being flexible and performing for the Lord to the best of their abilities.
We were joking that if the Tico boys in the school had to learn anything, they would want to learn it from Joanie -- she got a LOT of attention when sharing her book, and really makes us laugh with her innocence. The kids were all invited to do an assembly in front of most of the school, where both the dance team and the skit team performed with a lot of courage, sharing the story of Christ, and Nathan, having very clearly grown TONS since last year, shared his testimony through Felix.
We were asked to play a soccer game this afternoon -- Ticos vs. Gringos, then Ticas vs. Gringas... and WE WON! Psych... Just kidding.
Natalie tore up the field and led the girl team in playing a wonderful game along with Meghan, Maggie, Natalie, Laura, Brittany, Joanie, Melanie, Lyndsey and Allison, and Courtney -- way to go girls! David, Tyler, Matt, Nathan and Drew -- our only 5 boys -- made a HUGE impact, even though both Gringo teams lost by well more than 5 goals.
The training on Sunday afternoon was led by Melanie, Natalie, Matt and Meghan. Matt and Meghan highlighted some key verses and points about listening to your friends, and Melanie and Natalie led us in a game of listening to a story and acting when certain words were said. It was a fun time full of learning, and I think we started to get through to the Ticos.
The training yesterday was led by Lyndsey, Allison, Courtney and Drew, with Felix, our translator. Drew and Lyndsey read some very important verses about how to care for your non-christian friends. Courtney led us in a time of listening (gringos with ticos and vice versa), then she and Allison led the group to do a skit about bible-thumping Christians and how NOT to treat your non-christian friends. We saw a lot of maturity and love coming from our gringo team in their training last night. They then got into groups and started planning the retreat that we will be going on in a few days.
The students have ALL been doing their devotionals with their Ticos, praying for them, adjusting to the cold water, bugs, humidity, and food (like that's hard...), and we are very proud of what they are doing here in Costa Rica.
Thank you for all of your prayers, and know that everyone is doing GREAT.
Pray for Laura, Tyler, Virginia and Nathan tonight as they will be leading the group in learning how to share their personal story with their friends. Tyler will take the ticos through a process in how to share their stories, Laura will provide verses, Virginia will tell them what NOT to do, and Nathan, once again, will share HIS testimony for the group.
Thank you for all of your prayers, and know that everyone is doing GREAT.
Pray for Laura, Tyler, Virginia and Nathan tonight as they will be leading the group in learning how to share their personal story with their friends. Tyler will take the ticos through a process in how to share their stories, Laura will provide verses, Virginia will tell them what NOT to do, and Nathan, once again, will share HIS testimony for the group.
Besides this, we wont be able to write for awhile. We are going to the Fiesta on Thursday, for our free day, and then we will be at the camp for the weekend. It may not be until Sunday until we write again. Pray for strength for the students as they are working hard to fulfill God's purpose in Costa Rica.
We love you all and miss you dearly!
Ashley and Becky
I still can't believe, the same voice that spoke the stars into space
says he loves me and he made me nothing less than what I'm meant to be.
The things I believe have been misconceived by this heart that cant understand love.
Help me to see what you see in me.
says he loves me and he made me nothing less than what I'm meant to be.
The things I believe have been misconceived by this heart that cant understand love.
Help me to see what you see in me.
ashley
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