Friday, August 1, 2008

Day 3 ..or something like that....

Today we started out early heading to the village to run the camp, we spent from 9-12, teaching drills, and playing games. It's always fun when we arrive at this village because once we pull in, all the kids come out and once the bus passes they just start chasing after it, screaming and laughing all the way to the field (it's also the same way when we leave, chasing our bus for as long as their little legs can go). It was good and hot today!, but everyone was enthusiastic and ready to play some f'utbol! Yesterday when we arrived they had a small band that welcomed us with a song(which was incredible!), so today we decided to sing a song for them. After the clinic we had a little down time before playing a couple games in the evening. After our games we had some great opportunities to share with the opposing teams and talk to them. Every night it has absolutely amazed me the way that the Peruvians are coming out to support us. Last night the group from our camp was able to come, and entered the stadium cheering for us and yelling like we were some kind of a big deal. Tonight we played at a university and in the stands there was a decent amount of people, but even better were the drums and horns they brought and used all night long!!! They're enthusiasm and support for us absolutely blows me away. It's been really fun and is opening up some great doors of opportunity. Despite the language barrier that some have, God seems to be really breaking down walls and creating opportunities for everyone to connect with the girls on the other teams. We are excited to see what is going to happen in the upcoming days and weeks!

....and here are a few pictures from the camp at the village, the group at the camp, and one with one of the teams we played tonight.










4 comments:

Unknown said...

the pics are great...
than for keeping us updated! still praying hard her.
Ladies we are so proud of you!
Praying that God will allow you to keep your strength and give you chances to share your faith!
-Scott Feather

Unknown said...

I love the blog....Thanks for the updates~they are the highlight of my day! WE will continue to pray for strength and wisdom for each and everyone!
Sandy Tetro

Anonymous said...

I am so excited for you ladies! This is an opportunity of a lifetime for you!

I love, love, love this blog, and it is so cool how everyone in Peru looks up to you ladies, and is supporting you. You ladies are a special team, the kind of team I want to cheer for and be associated with!

Think of life as a soccer team... you're on the ultimate recruiting trip... telling people about why they should join us on God's team... because we all know Satan's team will always be in the basement in the league standings! Satan's team has the worst front office ever and always drafts losers... a team no one should ever want to be a part of, yet Satan is crafty, and he'll make his team look like the cool trend, but you've got the Holy Spirit as one of your defensive coordinator.

Wow... does that make any sense? I love Jesus and I love sports... or is that just rambleology?

GO GRACE!

I'm praying for you ladies (and Voss too!)

Keep the sweet stories coming and keep us up to date!

Sharol said...

Great job ladies!! We are praying for you. Michael post more pictures we want to see everything!! Love you SARA