CSLA Colombia 2008

Phone Numbers

2008-08-10T21:58:00.000-07:00

Quick update:
If you are trying to call the hotels in Barranquilla or Cartegena, start the number with 57 5
If you are trying to call the hotel in Bogota, start the number with 57 1

Today we enjoyed the celebration of the 152nd year of the Presbytery of Barranquilla!
Mamie preached beautifully, in Spanish, at the culto, the worship service, with over 400 people!! Then we gather with the church family for a spirited after party, completed with very non-US Presbyterian dancing, singing, and music. It was a fantastic event to be included in, and we feel honored and blessed that the Presbytery let us be included in this event.

Feliz cumpleaños, y deseamos 152 años más de fe, amor, y alegría!!
Happy birthday, and we wish for 152 more years of faith, love and happiness!!

Es por su amor...Because of your love

2008-08-09T20:00:00.000-07:00

We´ve arrived in Barranquilla to an absolutely incredible, beautiful welcome by the Presbytery and students here. We walked out of the airport to nearly 20 people cheering and holding a welcome sign for us, then were greeted personally with hugs and kisses by each one. We truly feel honored and blessed to call these people our brothers and sisters.

We had a full day of introductions, meetings, and presentations. Practiced our Spanish, translation, listening, and patience with not understanding...And are committed to helping each other through the rest of our time in various stages of frustration, tiredness, excitement, and learning.

Now, back at the hotel, we´re watching the swimming events of the Olympics as the US national anthem plays with Chinese commentary translated into Spanish.

To share with all of you one of the wonderful messages of the day, from a song called Es por su Amor

Es por tu amor que estamos aqui
reunidos hoy para cantarle
para adorarle en comunion

Dame tu mano, se bienvenido
que puedas encontrar gozo
paz y amistad

It´s because of your love that we are here
reunited today to sing to you
to adore you in community

Give me your hand, be welcomed
that you can find delight
peace and friendship

Orientation Day 2

2008-08-03T13:02:00.000-07:00

We are currently meeting at First United Church in preparation for our trip to Colombia! Some of us are new at this technology, so we are hoping you will have patience with us. Everyone at home is important to our trip because we greatly appreciate your prayers and support.

Que Dios les bendiga a todos -
May God bless us all -
CSLA Delegation 2008

Departing Soon!

2008-07-31T14:01:00.000-07:00

Test post. The group departs in less than 10 days! This blog will be a great way to keep everyone back home informed about the group's activities. I hope it will work out to use it!