1st Sunday

The "Encuentro Con Dios" Church rents an Anglican Church for it's meetings, so our service doesn't start until 12:30, a half-hour after the Anglicans finish.  Makes for a nice relaxing morning.  I spent the morning reading and studying and then went with my host family, Tomas and Gisela Siquera, to the church.  The fact that I had already met 6 couples during the week took away some of the stress that a new pastor usually feels when he is being introduced to the congregation.  Venezuelans are friendly beyond belief, and it's not hard to right away feel at home here in Caracas.  I felt again today that the Lord has me here for a purpose, and even though it's hard being away from family, He has promised to walk along side me and give me the strength I need for each day.