It was an incredibly weird news day in Mexico. Here are two interesting stories. First of all, this weekend, a bull tried to get the upper hand in a bullfight as he jumped into the stands, injuring some of the spectators. For me, this is one reason not to pay for the expensive ring side seats at the bullfight.
Then, earlier today, an Austrian stuntman parachuted off of one of the skyscrapers in downtown Mexico City. I think it’s funny that he ran from the police after the stunt. I wish I would have known about it. I could have video taped it.
There’s a lot happening in Mexico City! What fun!
I just got back from a tennis game with Rob. We plunked down our 64 pesos ($6 USD) and played some awful tennis for an hour. He killed me at it though. Last time we played (it’s sort of a once a year thing), we tied. Then Christmas came, I gained lots of weight, and now I’m slow and uncoordinated. What a shame, too. Oh well, maybe we’ll play again sometime this year.
This has been a week of meetings. On Tuesday, we met with Tim and Annette Gulick, our friends and colleagues who built and maintain the site paralideres.org. We had a great time talking with them about the future of youth ministry and youth ministry education in Latin America. It was a real encouragement to meet with them.
Last night, I met with Hector Santos, the youth pastor at First Baptist Church Satelite. He was very excited about the possibility of working together, and I look forward to seeing what is going to happen in the future in this relationship.
Tonight, I am meeting with a group of youth leaders to plan a national youth ministry workshop and to converse about youth ministry. I’m taking one of my seminary students with me to this meeting, and I’m looking forward to it.
Oh, and just for fun, check out this hilarious picture of Nathan.
Chapel at MCCA went well this morning. I sure have missed hanging out with those kids. I spoke on Noah and how he pleased God. I think I surprised them when I explained that God had been so angry that He wanted to destroy all of mankind. I hope it made sense and that they learned something about their own personal walk with God.
I spent the afternoon with Janell and Nathan, and then we went to a monthly missionary fellowship at the Torbert’s house. We had a good time. Tomorrow, we are meeting with our friends Tim and Annette for lunch. I’m looking forward to that.
Today seemed like it took forever. I don’t know why. Here’s what I did.
9:30 – Went to PIB Satelite to meet with a youth leader. He didn’t show up.
11:00 – Left the house for church.
11:30-1:30 – Worship service
1:30-2:00 – Drove back to Lomas Verdes for lunch
2:00-2:45 – Ate tacos and alambre at Los Arcos (one of our favorite places to eat Mexican food)
2:45-4:15 – Watched the AFC Championship game
4:15-5:00 – Drove back to church
5-7 pm – Youth meeting (really a leadership meeting)
7-7:45 – Drove back to Lomas Verdes/went to grocery store
7:45-8:45 – Watched the end of the NFC championship game
10:00 – Ready for bed
Wow. That was a busy day. Tomorrow morning, I’m speaking in chapel at MCCA. It’s the first time this year. It should be good, but I’ve gotta get up early. Good night.
