Mass in La Costanera
incense is a very6 important symbol for the indiginous people
Two of Our Volunteers
Holly and Liz are with us for 6 weeks
Two of our Short Term Volunteers
Ryan and Liz
Sunday, January 18, 2009
The Barrio of Nueva Verz Cruz
A number of people have asked me about the barrio where I live. What kind of area is it in? Is it more rural or urban? I have posted some pictures of the barrio in this blog so you can have an idea of the area we live in and the people that we are serving.
I will be leaving Bolivia tommorow for some vacation time with my family in Florida.
It is tough to have to go north during your winter but it is only Florida.
I will be returning on Friday, January 30th.
I will be leaving Bolivia tommorow for some vacation time with my family in Florida.
It is tough to have to go north during your winter but it is only Florida.
I will be returning on Friday, January 30th.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Good Morning
Good morning my friends and family from Cochabamba,
We are enjoying a beautiful morning here and my heart goes out to you in the middle of a harsh Northeastern winter. That isn't true but it sounds good to say.
Things are going well down in Bolivia. I am getting a bit more aware of the barrios and all the dynamics of life. I look forward to getting more involved with the lives of the people here and coming to a better understanding of their experiences, joys and struggles of life. As school starts again and the activities and programs in the barrios begin to pick up there will be ample opportunities to see how it is that the Lord is working here in the lives of the people.
Next Monday I will leave Bolivia for 10 days away. I will visit my brother and sister-in-law in Florida for a week. It takes 2 days to get there and 2 days to get back - so much for the speed of modern transportation. Although I didn't plan to go back to the States until the summer I see that it is a good break for me and a chance for me to be with my family.
Hope all is well and please feel free to be in touch by email or on skype. The contacts that I have from friends and family are always a joy for me.
We are enjoying a beautiful morning here and my heart goes out to you in the middle of a harsh Northeastern winter. That isn't true but it sounds good to say.
Things are going well down in Bolivia. I am getting a bit more aware of the barrios and all the dynamics of life. I look forward to getting more involved with the lives of the people here and coming to a better understanding of their experiences, joys and struggles of life. As school starts again and the activities and programs in the barrios begin to pick up there will be ample opportunities to see how it is that the Lord is working here in the lives of the people.
Next Monday I will leave Bolivia for 10 days away. I will visit my brother and sister-in-law in Florida for a week. It takes 2 days to get there and 2 days to get back - so much for the speed of modern transportation. Although I didn't plan to go back to the States until the summer I see that it is a good break for me and a chance for me to be with my family.
Hope all is well and please feel free to be in touch by email or on skype. The contacts that I have from friends and family are always a joy for me.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Greetings from Nueva Verz Cruz
Hello All,
Greetings from Nueva Vera Cruz.
I just returned to the Center House in Cochabamba for my day off after a long week in the barrio. I will usually be off Sunday afternoon into Monday. It is a nice break and allows me some time to think and pray after my experiences of the week.
All is going well and I am getting a better sense of the barrio and the lives of the people there. I had mass up the mountain at the barrios of La Rivera and El Costa Nera. I will now be going up every Saturday night as we begin to establish our ministry and presence there.
I am getting a bit more confident in the language as I am able to communicate a bit more easily with the people I am serving.
On the 20th I will be going up to Florida to visit my brother and sister-in-law. It will be a nice time away and good to connect with my family once again.
Again thank you all for your prayers and support for my time here.
Greetings from Nueva Vera Cruz.
I just returned to the Center House in Cochabamba for my day off after a long week in the barrio. I will usually be off Sunday afternoon into Monday. It is a nice break and allows me some time to think and pray after my experiences of the week.
All is going well and I am getting a better sense of the barrio and the lives of the people there. I had mass up the mountain at the barrios of La Rivera and El Costa Nera. I will now be going up every Saturday night as we begin to establish our ministry and presence there.
I am getting a bit more confident in the language as I am able to communicate a bit more easily with the people I am serving.
On the 20th I will be going up to Florida to visit my brother and sister-in-law. It will be a nice time away and good to connect with my family once again.
Again thank you all for your prayers and support for my time here.
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View from the front of the chapel.
A sunset over the barrio
View of the courtyard of the chapel
One of the Kids in the Parish
One of the young girls in the parish school program
Kids from the School Program
Views of the Barrio
View from the front gate of the chapel.
The street in front of the chapel.
View from the side of the chapel.
The barrio of Nueva Vera Cruz
Recent Mass in La Rivera
Some of the residents of La Rivera gather at a private house for our Saturday night celebration
View of the barrio from the chapel
El Club de Mulheres
Some women from the barrio gather every Friday afternoon for the Women's CLub meeting.
Baptism of 3 Brothers and Sisters, December 21
Wedding, December 21, Nueva Vera Cruz
La Riveira
The Community at La Riviera
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La Riviera
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La Riviera
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La Riviera
La Rivera at a Recent Mass
