Spanish Classes, Cultural Studies, and Beach Adventures

Things are going well here in Guatemala! Tina and I have a great staff and are loving the opportunity to invest in them.
This Weeks Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.ca/colintina/20070130
For the last couple weeks students have been in Spanish classes during the week, spending time in small group bible studies, various service projects and cultural exposure activities. The weekends have been full - with classes at a seminary in Guatemala City - CASAS (Central America Study and Service), as well as a weekend retreat for one of the groups to the black sand beach of Monterico the waves were amazing! During this time we have had the privilege of hosting Blayne and Betty Griener. Amazing people who spent the majority of their time pouring into staff and students alike.
Of course amidst all of this adventure and study there is always a little drama - a logistical glitch here and there, a dead car battery where no one in the country seems to have jumper cables (we do now!), and sprained ankle - one of our students. But all in a thing are going smooth. It is good to be here.

Upcoming - this Sunday we switch gears as everyone heads out to work with Habitat for Humanity. We will be working in the desert area of Guatemala. Please continue and to pray for safety and also for the health of our teams - especially hydration issues.