We have had the circuit overseer this week, and the brother organizing the week scheduled me to work with the CO on the Friday afternoon...... hmmmm I didn't really have any calls or study's to take him to at that time. But fortunately on Wednesday, when I went to see "repeat my prayers man" study (Who by the way his name is Jaime, pronounced hi-mie) said he didn't have time for a study - but could I please come back on Friday afternoon. Perfect! I thought. So I explained to the CO that with my limited Spanish, it was hard for me to politely tell Jaime not to repeat me, without offending him. So the study went well - CO explained about prayers, and now we are all good.
I also invited him to come to the meeting on Sunday night (at 6pm) and to my surprise he said he would like to come - so I made the arrangement to come at 530.
Unfortunately, it was a little drizzly tonight - but I decided to walk anyway as it wasn't that bad. In fact, I got all the way there without getting a drop on me. But as I predicted, I had to wait for Jaime for about 25 minutes to get ready. We finally left his place at 5:55 - with a 5 min walk to the Hall. Guess what happened halfway there?
Yes - the heavens opened up - and IT POURED. So here is a tall lanky white guy, and a short older Ecuadorian - hoofing it to the hall. It must have looked so strange - especially to the Mormons we passed on the way! We got there soaked - just as the meeting started, and took some seats.
It was hard helping Jaime though the meeting as he insisted on finding the scriptures by himself, and it took ages - many times he found it - at the same time as the next scripture was stated! But afterward, he said he thoroughly enjoyed it - and asked for a song book, so he could practice for next week. He said he wants to come every Sunday. He loved meeting the brothers and sisters afterward too.
Well needless to say - we called a taxi for the way home - wasn't going to risk that again!
3 comments:
We are really enjoying your posts Aaron. Very encouraging.
Jim and family, Cuenca
Thanks Jim,
Sorry didnt catch up with you guys the other day - next time! :)
you never know how the seed will grow, just keep watering.......good job.
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