Blessings in Bolivia Abound!

We awakened to delicious pancakes with a special sauce. Muy deliciosa!
Alan presented an excellent devotion to get our day started. James 1: 16-27
We attended the morning service at ICEM the church in Kara Kara. We were greeted with a special sign written in English welcoming us to their church. We joined in the song service with songs in both Spanish and Quechuan. There was a brief testimony service and then the children were dismissed into three Sunday School classes being instructed by our team members. Bruce presented a powerful message. The congregation was exceptionally attentive.
After service we attempted to visit the Cristo Statue. We saw him peeking over the mountain and later reigning in the mountain. We didn't get to make it to the attraction because we had a reservation for dinner at La Estancia. The food was excellent. We will be loosening our belts before we make it home. Unfortunately, while we were dining our vehicles were broken into and several items were stolen. Juan, the director of Palabra de Vida, called us into a circle. We prayed about the situation and it helped us put things into perspective. We are thankful that everyone is safe and it was only material items that were taken. Our spirits are not broken, we will not let Satan discourage us and we will forge on with our mission.
Later we did a scouting visit to a new orphanage. There were 24 children, aged 18 months to 5 years. We performed a skit, played games, sang songs, made crafts and we laughed a lot. The children who were initially apprehensive about the invading "gringos" waved goodbye to us and blew us kisses.
We had a full day. Hopefully we will have a great night's sleep and look forward to the blessings to come.
-Teresa