Church

We just got back from church. The kids all really enjoyed the service. It was to start at 2pm but we didn't even leave the house until 2:30! This freaked some of the kids out but I encouraged them to toe their watches off like I did and just go with the flow.
When we got to church we were immediately escorted to the front of the church and took our seats. After a few introductions and walking round the church, shaking hands, hugging and kissing the congregation we went up front to present. Emily, Deb and Rick all gave testimonies. We also sang three songs as a group. We sang Amazing Grace, Go now in Peace and I have the Joy (in Spanish). The best part was Kelsey saying "Donde?" and "por que?" during the song. All was good until she said donde when she should have said por que!! We hope the congregation was not too confused.
After this Edwin got up and gave a sermon in Spanish an English. It was very impressive.
We were then asked to get up and sing the USA national anthem in honor of July 4. It was pretty cool all singing the Star Spangled banner in Guatemala on independence Day!
We ended the service with an offering and a few hymns and then we walked out and shook hands with everyone again!
Overall it was a great service. Th styrene are breaking out of their shells and doing things I didn't think thy would; like sing in front of a church. No one is too tired yet. I constantly hear laughter and I see smiles amongst the group. Wr are doing really well as a group. Most of them just left to brave the rain and exchange more money I can't wait until they get back all soaking wet!!!!

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