Putting some meat (or fish) on the table

As a follow up to my last post, the Bible study (in Spanish!) on Friday went well. Thank you so much for your prayers. It was a small group of just five teens plus me, so that made things easier. I enjoyed it, actually, and even enjoyed testing the limits of my Spanish and getting corrected at times. I'm thankful that they feel comfortable enough around me now to correct me when I make mistakes...it's a good sign!

Yesterday was my day off, and I went freedive spearfishing with 4 of the local guys. I was anxious to prove myself in the water (and secure future invitations!). As it turned out I had some luck. In fact, I brought in the only two fish we caught, plus two langostinos (like small lobsters). The other guys added several langostinos to the bag as well. Less than two hours later we were basting them with garlic butter and grilling them up for the house church meal. This was great fellowship!

The grillmasters - Sebas, Jose, Peace, Dexter

what the fuss is all about: halved langostinos and whole rock hind (grouper)

the house church meal. Not so different from an old-fashioned church potluck

At house church, after the meal and a time of worship, Barrett set the stage for the book of Romans. He wanted us all to really understand the social, political, and religious context in Rome at the time and how the things Paul wrote about relate to Puerto Viejo as a miniature version of Rome. Here, as in ancient Rome, pretty much anything goes. It's going to be a great study in the coming weeks.

In other news, I think I have a good lead on an apartment to rent that is supposed to be vacated on Wednesday. I'll definitely keep you posted!

The other day was chatting on Facebook with a friend who works for Microsoft, and I asked him" "What should we make of the situation with the financial markets?" I liked his response. He simply quoted Psalm 20:7:
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God."
Simple, yet so hard to do sometimes.