Sep. 7
Like most days here, I woke up this morning not knowing exactly what the day would hold. Every other Sunday Quito closes off its streets for people who want to try the ‘Ciclopaseo’ and basically ride bikes across the whole city and back. Claire had mentioned something about it, but because I couldn’t get my hands on a bike, I decided that I would try to find a church. It has been interesting to see that apart from being at Wheaton, I have to be much more intentional about seeking out fellowship. Everything I know about my faith is in English..I read my bible in English, pray in English and even think about God..in English. Unfortunately between a desire for Spanish, finding friends, classes, work and family.. chruch had been kind of on the back end of my priorities. But, praise God, as always, He was subtly leading me exactly where he wanted me to go. Carlos had told me about a church called ‘La Republica’ that is very near to my house. It is a missions Alliance church (Abby! I thought of you!) that holds a huge congregation in a very beautiful building. I called his wife, Rebecca, for directions and walked over about 9 thinking that this was when the service started. It was a short walk, but it turns out I was there an hour early. Here is when I began to realize..once again, the way in which God is always watching out for me. The first person I could find to ask about the time of the service turning out to be the head of the Welcome committee for the church. Gorge showed me around, introduced me to everyone we passed and even took me to meet the pastor. After a while he passed me off to some younger folks who continued to indroduce me to what seemed like the entire congregation. Alex, one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met, and her boyfriend Andres, sat with me through the service, made sure I knew what was going on, and then took me out to lunch with a bunch of others afterwards. I’m going to join her small group as well which meets on Thursday nights..It seems like it is going to be really good. (the pic is at the house of the biblestudy...i posted this later than i wrote it..with Alex)
Like most days here, I woke up this morning not knowing exactly what the day would hold. Every other Sunday Quito closes off its streets for people who want to try the ‘Ciclopaseo’ and basically ride bikes across the whole city and back. Claire had mentioned something about it, but because I couldn’t get my hands on a bike, I decided that I would try to find a church. It has been interesting to see that apart from being at Wheaton, I have to be much more intentional about seeking out fellowship. Everything I know about my faith is in English..I read my bible in English, pray in English and even think about God..in English. Unfortunately between a desire for Spanish, finding friends, classes, work and family.. chruch had been kind of on the back end of my priorities. But, praise God, as always, He was subtly leading me exactly where he wanted me to go. Carlos had told me about a church called ‘La Republica’ that is very near to my house. It is a missions Alliance church (Abby! I thought of you!) that holds a huge congregation in a very beautiful building. I called his wife, Rebecca, for directions and walked over about 9 thinking that this was when the service started. It was a short walk, but it turns out I was there an hour early. Here is when I began to realize..once again, the way in which God is always watching out for me. The first person I could find to ask about the time of the service turning out to be the head of the Welcome committee for the church. Gorge showed me around, introduced me to everyone we passed and even took me to meet the pastor. After a while he passed me off to some younger folks who continued to indroduce me to what seemed like the entire congregation. Alex, one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met, and her boyfriend Andres, sat with me through the service, made sure I knew what was going on, and then took me out to lunch with a bunch of others afterwards. I’m going to join her small group as well which meets on Thursday nights..It seems like it is going to be really good. (the pic is at the house of the biblestudy...i posted this later than i wrote it..with Alex)
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