Day Three: Building Relationships

On Sunday, we were about 20 minutes late to Cristo Liberador because many roads between our hostel and the church were blocked for a road race. Father Mike was to deliver the sermon, and we literally ran from the bus to the church and arrived just minutes before the sermon. With our translator Marisol by his side, Mike preached just like he does at Holy Cross: straight from the heart. We heard about various images of God, from king of kings and lord of lords to God the farmer, who takes time to tend to us, to nurture us and grow us over time and through good times and bad to bear good fruit. 

After church and prayers for those who were having birthdays and anniversaries, we had hot tea and the most delicious coffee with the parishioners. Then it was back to work ... and a relationship-building paint war.

Painting Madre Lourdes office 

Playing soccer

Cameron's son, Graham, and Cameron with us for lunch 

We also had dinner at the mall. The view was amazing!