Saturday, June 19, 2010

Hello Again,

It's seems strange that's it's a Saturday, you kind of lose track of time and days while you are here, but in a good way. Yesterday went really well and we saw many familiar faces from last year's English camp as well as new ones who were excited to meet and talk with Americans. The photo below is of one of the games we played last night. It involved closing your eyes and making animals noises to find your group of like animals (e.g. mooing like a cow to listen for the other "cows" to find them), it was quite hysterical.












Today has been a full day of English camp and interacting with many of the students. The building below is the school where we are hosting the English camp.











We started the day around 9:00 with the English camp and that lasted until around noon. Mckenna shared her testimony this morning and the WOW factor team acted out a funny skit about America's playing Brazilians in soccer.










After that we ate lunch as a team, which was a kind of Brazilian take out. Good, but a little different. The rest of the afternoon has been spent hanging out with the students and really anyone else that came by the school where we are located. Anything from playing basketball and futbol (soccer) to jamming out of the drum set and guitars to just having a conversation in English. Many students were excited to just speak English with an American. For many who are learning English their studies are limited to class time or for some it's what they hear in music and in movies. Classs starts again tonight at 6:oo pm and then afterwards we are planning an American style cook-out or at least as best we can this far into Brazil.

Well I am fast losing my light outside so this will have to be all for now. Hope you all are doing well. Thank you for your continued prayers and keep them coming. And thank you again everyone for your comments. The students and the adults both love hearing from people back home.

Until next time

11 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for the update and the photos! We are praying for your group in so many ways and trusting God to do great and mighty work in you and through you all! Please give Ali and BIG HUG!!!!!

    Greg and Karen Duncan

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  2. Thanks JBARR for the postings and the pictures. We are praying for all of you-for good health, unity as a team, and effectiveness in all that you do. Be sure to wish Joel a Happy Birthday tomorrow, the 20th.

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  3. JOEL! You're there too?! Sorry I didn't mention you in the post yesterday. Here's one just for you- besides, by the time this is read, it'll be your birthday! So happy birthday Joel, and may God bless you in your time there.

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  4. (from Alessandra Spellman to Steve Spellman) Happy Father's Day! Dad --- I just want to let you know how extremely thankful I am for your role as Father, protector, provider, and friend in my life. I continually learn from your example, am overwhelmed by your love for people, am blessed by your love for your family, and am encouraged by the manner in which you serve our mutual Father. I wish everyone could have a dad as wonderful as you are! Please please smile lots today because it's a glorious day to be alive!

    With loads of love and abracos from waaaay up north ....

    Ale

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  5. ok, I can't have Sandra show me up.

    Dad- I love you so much. It goes without saying that you are the best dad in the world. The work you do is incredible, and I love seeing the ways that God uses you. His hand of omnipotence can be seen working in your life and through your life. Thank you for the example that you set for your family and those around you. I love you so much, and wish that I could be with you today.

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  6. Bom Dia! Como estao? We are headed off to church on a rainy Lincoln morning. We appreciate the updates on arrival and what is going on - pics, too! Thank you! We are praying for the whole team as you minister to those around you. What an opportunity and a blessing!
    Carol and Mike Van Liew

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  7. Hi Sweetie!!!
    Happy Father's Day. It is hard to have you gone and be apart on another Father's Day, but I know you are loving having the chance to share yourself with the people in Brazil.
    I was shocked to read about what really went into the 33 1/2 hour travel! I'm thanking Jesus that you are all safe. Sitting in a plane or bus seat for 25 - 30 hours, however, must have been torture!
    Brenton and I texture about 2/3 of the basement ceiling yesterday. Messy job! We both looked like we had white chicken pox on our face and arms when we were done. But, not a bad job for less than amatuers, I think.
    It looks like you are having fun with the people down there and I pray everyday for you and the team that your spirits would be filled with joy, refreshed and driven to speak of God's love everyday you're there.
    Love you bunches,
    Deb

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  8. Happy fathers day dad. I suppose that becuse you ditched us all on fathers day again, that means I don't have to give you a present right? Just kidding. Hope you are having a wonderful and adventurous time living the word and I hope you have a wonderful day on fathers day. We appreciate the awsome father that you are.- Bryan

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  9. Hey Dad hope you are doing good. We all miss you and are sad that you have missed another Father's Day but I hope you got our cards in your bag. The kids say Happy Pa-Pa's Day. We Love You Tons and are continually praying for you and the group especially today. You are an awesome Father and I am so glad to have you in my life and looking out for me. Love you, Love you, Love you!!!!! Have a great Day Miss you!
    Brittany, Kevin, Callie, and Carter
    p.s. Things are going well here. Jennifer is doing ok but not great nothing has really changed since after her surgery. Hoping she gets out next Thursday I guess. Business is fine, Not crazy but fine.
    Love You!!!

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  10. Why hello there father! Happy Dads day to you! It must be pretty dang fun to be able to re-visit a location for missions. I hope you're having a wonderful day today> Love ya!

    -Brenton(a.k.a fav son)

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  11. Praying for safety--I know how Will Tee plays. Also a united spirit and Glory for God. Marla Tee

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