Over the past few weeks, Travis and I have visited a few churches, and we've felt most at home in Iglesia Refugio (Refuge Church). During the week, a lot of college students congregate here because the building is primarily used as a coffee shop called Café Berea.
(Worship practice right before the service began)
The pastor, Efrain (far left) and his wife, Dorcas (pink shirt), have welcomed us into the congregation. We went with them to the church plant, Mirador, on Tuesday night. Travis and I hung out with little kids who seemed to have an endless supply of jokes. We then watched Facing The Giants, and the crowd cheered as Shiloh High School won the state tournament. Efrain gave an evangelistic message after the movie but explained that believing in God does not mean that you will win sports tournaments, miraculously receive trucks, have a few kids, and get a raise at work. All that to say, Travis and I feel like minded with Efrain and Dorcas. We hope to get more involved with the work in Mirador.
(One of the kids' classrooms)
Travis did not make it to church this morning as he was feeling a little under the weather. One woman came up to me and said, "Y tu esposo (and your husband)?" as she gazed at the ceiling implying that he would have been towering above us. I felt like we were being warmly received.
After the service today I had the honor of playing Connect Four with a 7 year old named Dante. As I got on the bus, I heard, "Ciao Emiiiily!" Dante was standing on the corner. I made a new friend.
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