It costs $.50 a person to take a taxi anywhere in Bluefields, but if a child sits on your lap - they are free - so usually we pay $2.00 for a taxi ride. Today there was an adult in the front passenger seat but the taxi driver stopped to take us anyway. We said we have 5 people, he said "you only pay for 3"! So we all crammed into the back seat of the taxi.
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| Old Bank's Chapel |
Sunday School is in the AM and Church service is in the PM. We attend Old Bank Chapel for Sunday School. Last week they asked if I would 'give the word' during the service. So with 1 minute preparation - I gave a short message. What do you think about that Pastor Steven!!!! She asked if we would give a short message today as well. So I prepared something about Advent - which I can easily do since it is my favorite church season of the year. I brought my advent candles (thanks Anne Brower) and did a short message on the prophet candle.
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| Amy gave the message at Old Banks Chapel (twice) |
At Sunday School, which is in English, we sing acapella hymns - all verses (usually 4-5 verses). They are all familiar hymns. They read different verses from the Bible. It is suppose to start at 9:30am, but usually it doesn't start until 9:50am. (NHRC - you would like that, more time to talk!) And people walk in at all different times, even at 10:00am they are walking in. Offering is taken by the young people. Today they had an attendance of 34 little children and 50 adolescence/adults. The offering total was 480 cordobas. ($19.00). Last week offering was 350 cordobas ( $14.00).
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| Children's Sunday school |
My reflection - I could get really bored and complain about going to church (5 verses of hymns, etc), which I would probably do in MI since our focus is "What am I getting out of the service". "How am I liking my songs, my preacher, etc" But here - I need to focus on glorifying God and praising God during my worship time with my fellow believers. I actually really enjoy the service. Now I know this is only for 5 Sundays - so I can get through anything that doesn't fit my culture. But it is a refreshing way to worship - glorifying God instead of focusing on my enjoyment of the service.
After church we went downtown to go out for lunch. We decide to eat local and go to Comedor Sarita. $2.20 for a huge plate of food (rice/beans with fried chicken or meatballs or beef with vegetable). Dave and I thought it was delicious and plan to return - the kids - they may need PB&J when we get home. We have also been to a few restaurants with mixed reviews.
Ana's favorite place is an American coffee shop called Aberdeen's. (not pictured)
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| Let's try this place for lunch! |
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| Restaurant inside |
When we visited Chiapas, Mexico, in seminary we were often asked to give a message with very little notice. I found the idea a bit terrifying. I'm a fan of preparation, for my own nerves. I am very impressed that you've done it twice already! I would have loved to listen in.
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