Blog Two: Time
One would think that without the
distractions of email, texts, the Internet and entertainment that time would be
an abundant commodity in Cuba. Yet, we get up early and go to bed late and only
accomplish some of what we hope to each day.
However, there is time for conversation along the way. There is time
made for people.
Monday was our first “weekday” here and the
morning meant construction for Oscar and Greg and the SVCC blog for Rachel,
Christine and Pastor Alexis. As it turned out, formatting the blog took longer
than expected and we didn’t finish until after 4:00 pm.
Construction work was then put off as time
was made for good conversation around the breakfast table (complete with delicious
Cuban coffee) followed by a tour of Remedios’ Historical Museum. This was not
just your average tour, however, because two of the construction workers
helping at the church are also doing restoration work at the museum and one of
them does not know Christ. So, we spent time with him enjoying his handiwork
and sharing Christ with him and the other workers in Word and deed.
Construction workers with Oscar & Greg at
the Historical Museum.
This afternoon, we made time for a tour of
the local Catholic Church and team debriefing at a local café.
Refreshments and team building at a local
café.
Monday night we hung out with the Junior
High and High School small groups. Oscar
and Greg helped their team to act out the story of Moses with his rod (Greg was
a great Moses!) Christine and one of the workers, Sirley, won the limbo dancing
game…you had to see it to believe it!
Greg shared his testimony with the youth while Oscar translated. And Pastor Alexis’ son in law, Pastor Yaisel,
taught the youth from Philippians. It was a great evening spent with people
sharing God’s love.
Junior High and High School small groups.
I think we can say that our time this
particular Monday in Cuba was well spent.
I wonder what tomorrow will bring…?
~Christine
(My first Red Bull in days)!
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