Day 7 - Monday

Today we went to another section of the city, that was much higher than where we were before.  There was a park, a soccer field ("cancha") and a beautiful view of the city.  The missionaries meet with the kids in this neighborhood weekly, have bible studies, and play soccer with them. We've made house visits to invite the kids to join us on some of the other days, but today, Jamie, Marissa, and Heidi (missionaries), along with Kristin and Kara made the visits before we arrived.

While the kids were arriving, (more than 50 kids), I was in the park when a couple came up to me. Rodolfo and Erica were inquisitive about what we were doing, so I explained that we were going to tell kids about Jesus, play games with them, and then play soccer.  They asked how we let the kids know about the activities, and I told them that the missionaries are there weekly and talked to them, and also made house visits.  They asked that we visit houses higher up, because there are more children there, and offered to make introductions.  I was able to explain that Jesus came to earth, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, rose again, and will return for His people, because of the shirt I was wearing.  They were working in the house across the street, and offered the use of the bathroom if needed, or something to drink.  They brought their daughter to join us.  I introduced them to Peter, so I am hopeful of this new connection.

I am thankful for the many opportunities that we have had to share God's love, and the response that we've received.  Please continue to pray for each of the missionaries, Heidi, Jamie, Marissa, Peter, as well as Felix and Vicky, who feel called to join the team in Medellin, and have been a huge blessing to us this week as they drove 9 hours from Bogota to be with us, and have been our transport the entire time. They are an inspiring group of missionaries and God is blessing their work.  It has been a joy to serve with them!   
              -Rosanna