Putting the pieces back together: This past month we had our first ever couples retreat here in Bolivia. It was one of the most special times that we have had with the families in our church. We had the retreat at a hotel and event center outside of the city in a more rural area. It was a very beautiful place with a more rustic or country feel and the food they provided was … [Read more...]
Holy Easter
Here in Bolivia and South America in general Easter is celebrated a little differently. Because of the Catholic influence they celebrate more Holy Week. They have many traditions with processions sometimes carrying crosses and of course here they have good Friday where no red meat can be eaten. During this week the focus is generally more on Christ's death than the fact that He … [Read more...]
You are Invited
This Sunday, March 21, Vision Baptist Church is celebrating its fourth year as a church family. We have several things planned for the day and would like for you to be a part of it. After our morning service we will have dinner on the grounds featuring the chili that the men of Vision have prepared for the “Ultimate Chili Throwdown” competition. The women are also competing … [Read more...]
Learning to be a Family
This past weekend we had our first ever couples retreat. It was one of the most special times that we have had with the families in our church. We had the retreat at a hotel and event center outside of the city in a more rural area. It was a very beatiful place with a more rustic or country feel and the food they provided was excellent. We started on Friday night with … [Read more...]
March Prayer Letter
Summer Activities: This past month we had our first youth retreat leaving after church on Sunday night we all went outside of the city to a rural area to a lot a man in the church owns. We camped out Sunday night and Monday night. We started out Sunday night with a Christian Film and then lights out. We began every morning with group devotions where the teens would read their … [Read more...]