Copy Cat Days

Yesterday was the beginning of three days that have almost the exact same schedule.  Familiarity is nice, but of course we will mix it up with our own personal activities along the way.

Each morning we are hosting a Bible Festival in the plaza.  There are clowns and music to help attract people.  There are nine tables with different activities. Each table teaches a Bible story and has a craft or game or visual.  Each child who participates received a card that takes them through all the stations.  One station is a photo station with clowns.  If they leave their contact information on Thursday we will hand deliver their photos.  We had about 20 children show up yesterday.  We hope that today we have more.  The heat gave us a little break during the morning and hopefully that will repeat today and tomorrow.

For the evenings we began a 3 day 3 on 3 basketball tournament.  8 teams have registered, including

one team that is made up of the son of one of our new church members (who has never participated before) and Alex with two other team members.  I love to see Alex get involved and share his love for meeting new people.  Pray for cool temperatures tonight and tomorrow.

And not to call it an early evening, at 11 PM last night (and again on Wednesday) we have an illusionist who is sharing in the park.  We didn't make it out to this event last night, but will be there on Wednesday.

And in the midst of it, I am heading to Alcala de Henares tonight to work with another short termers who is coming out here on Saturday.  He will be helping teach two weeks (two sessions every day) of English Club.  Right now we have nearly 20 people registered.  Never bored in Spain!

All these activities make you wish you were here?  If so, let me know - lots of opportunities over the next year to join us in person!

One of my favorite parts of being here full time is working with those who come short term - one week to two years.  Makes me feel like I have a growing family!