Hola,
Well its been a special day for us (Terry and Tanya), we woke up at 630am to leave early to get to la cabana(a getaway retreat with a hot thermal bath for the baptism!)..but in true Bolivian style, we were fashionably late! Once we arrived, we started the baptism service lead by Pastor Marcos. we both gave very short testimonies and then got the dunk! Although Terry was hoping for doves to ascend and angels to play heavenly music when he was baptised…nothing of the sort actually happened, although it was truely a special moment for us both that we wont forget, and was so special to have all the team there (as well as a few extra bolivian bystanders!)
La cabana had jacuzzi facilities with humming bird included which we took full advantage of, although it was a bit cramped as per photo below!we enjoyed a relaxing day filled with zip lines across muddy water, which Ray fell into as did John. we had devotions among the trees of the park, which Gwen led, with Aubrey on guitar. The rest of the afternoon was filled with games etc..generally having a chill out day! we left in chaos as Marcos was driving a borrowed pick up truck, which wouldnt pass its MOT , so the journey home was slightly ropey. we made up for any mishaps on the road with a good game of chirades from the back of the truck to the front of Gwens car!
Cramming in the Jacuzzi
A senior moment...
after a full day of rest we went to worship at the centre, where Winder provided music along with aubrey, singing both in spanish and english. As its getting to the end of our trip here, all our minds are focussed on building up and encouraging the church and its members in their faith and perhaps especially noticable tonight was the need for Winder to have a little more encouragement to lead the church in worship.
Sorry its a short post tonight, but we are all absolutely shattered and have church in the morning! Thank you so much for all your prayers and encouragement, the post comments have provided us with many a giggle and just the knowledge that people are still following our blog is so special to us all.
Thanks again, God Bless,
Lots and Lots and Lots of love, Terry and TL.
Before the Baptism
Sounds like a great day. We have just returned from church where we were praying for you and a team from Bloomfield who leave today for Brazil. It looks like East Belfast is moving to South America. Hope the last days of your Bolivian trip go well and the impact lasts for a long time after you leave.
Thanks you two, thanks for all your words of encouragement and prayers,
see you soon,
Tim
Delighted for you Tanya.
Lots of Love Cathy, Philip, Ben and Zoe
Happy Baptism Tanya-Lucy (and Terry)!! So excited and pleased for you, love Tamsin and Moray xx.
hey everyone, we have really enjoyed keeping up to date with all the good work you are all doing. Terry son we are so delighted and pleased for you and so very proud of you. everyone says hello. cant wait to see you and hear more about your trip. God Bless everyone. love karen and terry xxx
It has been great following your blog. You have achieved so much in such a short period of time. I can’t wait to catch up with you, and I am really looking forward to my own trip in September.
Safe home, Audrey
thanks Audrey,
we’ll be in touch when we get back…much to share!
tim
What a class clinic. Looks amazing! Praying for you all. Great news about the baptisms too! Love Ali
Hi guys, sounds like you’ve had a great time in Bolivia. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back xo