Day Two

Well, day two started off with a bang! Despite restlessness, we all went to the school for an experience that touched us in many ways. We started off doing what we normally do...praise and worship through our songs. Though at first we received many blank stares and laughter, God was surely at work. After singing several songs, Anjani encouraged each of us to find a student in the classroom and carry on a conversation with them...in English! This was a wonderful opportunity for these students to practice their English on English-speaking Americans and also a great chance for BRH to pour into these kids and shower them with love. Once we left the school, we stopped at this beautiful park to talk about our experience. My student, Paolo was 14 and so interested in hearing about my life in America, just as I was about his life growing up in Soria. He told me about his passion for sports, in particular "futbol" (American "soccer"). He asked about what I am studying at my university anf what I aspire to be. After talking to Paolo about my hopes to work in the medical field, he seemed hesitant when I asked what his goals were. I comforted him by lessening his fear, assuring him that he is not limited, and being able to speak truth into his life, telling him "For nothing is impossible with God." (Luke 1:37) Though our conversation was difficult to start up and we were both apprehensive at first, by the time it ended, God was doing His work by allowing me to speak truth into Paolo's life. He seemed to comprehend that God's plan for his life would prevail, as he is provided direction for his goals and dreams. During our discussion time at the park, Ashton, Lily, and Jami shared their story about a girl they spoke to, named Jara. She had many questions about God, who he was, etc. Jara told them that she could see the joy on their faces, something God-given, and wished to speak to them more about God. THIS WAS HUGE! This is the exact reason that we came to Spain: to serve, to share the love of God with others, and to bring light to the spiritually weak. I'm so thrilled that the Lord provided, Ashton, Lily, and Jami with the opportunity to minister and "plant the seed" to this young girl.

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We sang a few songs in the chapel attached to the monastery for "La Fiesta." The people at the service were so grateful for our gifts, but we were equally blessed for their generosity of having choir students from a Baptist university in America sing at their Catholic celebration service. They were also generous enough to give us pastries that were to be auctioned for money. The people of Soria have truly warmed our hearts. For lunch, we walked down the hill to Rio Duero (the river). Though we are still adjusting to walking everywhere, it was a beautiful hike. We enjoyed a nice little picnic down on the river, enjoying the community and presence of each other in this beautiful place. I am so blessed to be here.

Had so much fun walking back with Kylie!