I had a nice, relaxing weekend. Friday night we (being me and my three roommates) made cookies and watched a movie. On Sat. went grocery shopping and did some school work, then watched a movie at night. Sunday was election day, so we couldn't have church or any meetings. It really felt like a vacation day. In the morning I read my bible and spent time with God, we made chocolate chip pancakes and had a worship/prayer time. Then we took a walk to the Brubaker's to eat lunch and play games. It was nice to be in a family setting. Then we walked home, made pizza for dinner and watched another movie (haha...I promise Fri. was the first I've watched a movie here) (oh...and fun tidbit...you can get movies here for like 4 soles (like less than $2...they would definitely be illegal copies in the U.S., but it's not here and it's what they have). It was definitely a needed, relaxing day. And today at school was good, I feel like things went pretty smoothly, which was really a blessing!
In other news, last week I went to a professional soccer game, and while we were waiting for it to start, a camera crew came by and filmed us and made us do a chant and dance...so I guess I was on Peruvian T.V....haha!
Also, as I mentioned, yesterday was election day, we are still waiting on results. There is one candidate that was in the lead, but I've heard he wants to run Peru like Hugo Chavez runs Venezuela and make all the foreigners leave...not positive, I've just heard that from a few people. But, from what I understand, they need a certain percentage to win, and nobody will prob. get there, so they'll have a run off between the top two competetors. And theis same guy (Ollanta) was in the same position last year, but lost in the runoff. So continued prayers for the one that would be best for God's plan to win would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi--I am thinking of taking a volunteer position in Cusco, Peru with GirlSportWorks, a small, young non-profit that runs athletics and girls empowerment programs in many schools there. I have been attending a Mennonite Church for the last year and finally found a church home. I am fearful to find myself unsupported in my faith while in Cusco and I found your blog. I was wondering if there is a Mennonite Community there or if you could give me any info on that? Also, I would love to hear more about Cusco and living there and your experience! Thanks! I really hope you get this message, I have to make my decision in the next few days.
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ReplyDeleteI am here through Eastern Mennonite Missions(http://emm.org/) and there definitely is a mennonite base here. There are two families and three other single girls here through the same group. We get together weekly and on holidays have holiday dinners:) There is also a Peruvian mennonite church that I go to. I definitely love it here a lot, the culture is very loving and welcoming. If you decide to come down, let me know and we can meet up when you get here. Good luck!