It’s been just over two weeks here
in Uruguay. My schedule is starting to be more consistent and I am becoming
more comfortable with the city, the language, and the people that I interact
with. I have a long way to go but I am seeing God’s hand everywhere!
My time is split between two
churches. I help with the children’s project at Andrés’ church called "Atreverte
a Soñar" (Dare to Dream) each afternoon except Thursday from 1 to 5. The leader
of the ministry is German but was born here, so she is fluent in German and Spanish,
but speaks no English. The other two helpers are short-termers my age from
Germany and speak English well, but limited Spanish. It has been interesting
and entertaining interacting with each other and with the kids for this reason!
I have been helping the kids with their homework, teaching them some piano and
playing with them (I brought them an American football and have been teaching
them how to throw it).
On Wednesday nights and Sunday
mornings I am at Christ Church (Pastor John’s church) leading worship and
helping with older youth. This church is made up of people from all over the
world; everyone speaks English, so the Sunday morning service is in English. The
dinner/meeting on Wednesday nights is in Spanish, however, as most of the
people also speak Spanish. I led worship last Sunday and then Wednesday in
Spanish! I’ll be doing that nearly every week working with different musicians
to enhance the worship aspect of the services!
Thank you for your prayers! Please
continue! Thank God for growing me and performing His works in this nation. Pray,
as always, that I improve much more in the language and that I continue to
depend completely on Him.
Nathan Harley
“Your love has given me great joy and
encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s
people.”
Philemon
1:7
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