Greetings Friends
This past week we finally received our 'appointment' forms from PCUSA as short-term Mission Volunteers to the Colombian Church and we have a formal invitation from Presbytery of the North Coast to visit them in this accompaniment role.
They have offered us the opportunity to visit the Colombian Presbyterian General Assembly in Aruba Feb. 14-17, and we know that there is a 14 hour van ride there and back, but the opportunity to see the church in action will be an unexpected and special opportunity
When we return to Baranquilla, it will be into Carnival, and we'll have the chance to see one or more of the spectacular parades as we begin Lent. There will certainly be the opportunity to spend 4 or 5 days with a Pastor in one of the rural churches, and to visit one of the Internal Refugee sites to which Presbyterians are called to minister.
Our congregation here in Bloomington-Normal is having a Commissioning Service for us this Sunday. They have been wonderfully supportive. We thank you for your love and interest.
Later, Joy and Just Peace,
Anne and Dave
