Day 8
Friday
On Good Friday we gave a program at the La Estrella congregation—the one that Phil Yoder, my first-cousin-once-removed, pastors. The church is composed of about 1/3 Russian Mennonites, 1/3 Hispanic, and 1/3 American Mennonites. The program was not one of our best, but neither was it horrible. It’s hard to get into morning programs.
Intermission at La Estrella
Backrubs during intermission at La Estrella
Intermission at La Estrella
Tour director Brian keeping track of everything
That afternoon we relaxed at our hosts’ place. Urie stayed at Phil’s for the afternoon and did not attend the evening program, which Benjamin directed. Urie went for an afternoon swim in the river. He was keeping a sharp eye out for alligators which are numerous. While he was swimming, he felt something brush his leg. He jumped with fright and shouted “Alligator!” However, he turned to look, and it was just one of Phil’s dogs that had followed him and was also taking a swim.
That evening we bounced over rough dirt roas to La Merced and gave a program there. The church had really nice acoustics. That evening I met my second cousin Vincent—Connie and Randal’s brother. On the way back we had a nice time of sharing. Shannon was up front giving a good testimony about the journey each of us is on in life. About that time, the bus gave a large lurch, and Duane, who was standing by the open doorway holding an “airflow lid”, nearly took his own little rapid journey to the ditch. However, he managed to catch himself.
The church at La Merced
Warmup and lineup at La Merced
Warmup and lineup at La Merced
Teacher Krista
A small frog
Abi trying to listen in on a dean conversation
Men’s deans praying together
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