Spain – Day 3

After a frigid night in our room where the heater quit working, our 3 day began pretty early.  Peter was awoken by a rooster from the neighborhood and so it began, our day.

Aaron and I at breakfast.

Noemi and 9 mth old Daniela.  Noemi spent some time in Seattle a few years ago.

Breakfast was first on our agenda.  We discovered that Spaniards don’t typically eat a full breakfast.  They have a coffee break at 11 am so breakfast is usually coffee/hot chocolate and toast.  We ate fast so we could sound check before the morning session.  We led worship and Peter spoke this morning about wisdom in leadership; he did a great job and the people responded well.

 

Tan interpreting for Peter.

Listening to the message today.

After the morning session, we split up into our breakout sessions.  I spent some time with some drummers and it great to be able to answer questions and encourage them in playing as well as their approach to worshipping Jesus with their instruments.

Aaron and his adoring students.  Aaron was the only one that had an applause after his time with them.

Peter with Ishmael after his session.

Pat giving some tips to one of his student.

Kris with one of his student.

By the time we were done with our breakout sessions it was time for lunch (2:30 pm).  I think all of us in the team were more excited about the siesta time we were going to have after lunch; all except for Aaron who was asked to play with Tan at the concert tomorrow night and they needed to rehearse.  Siesta is a wonderful concept and should be implemented back home!  I know my productivity level went up tonight after having a nap.  I hit a wall last night by this time and now I am still holding up pretty well.

We congregated again this evening around 7:30 pm for the night service.  We had a great time of worship!

  

My view just before we started playing.

After worship and a prayer time, we transitioned into a time where we had the campers come up and play our instruments and lead in worship.  It was fun to see them jump right in and take over.

Peter posing for the camera.

Tonight we also found some look-a-likes in the camp.

Here’s Jose who looks like Kris and also plays the bass.

Here’s Alex (of English descent) who looks like Darren and who actually plays the drums too.

Here is Alex and Pedro (who was in Seattle a year ago and played for the Christmas project for Cedar Park).

Pedro rocking the small pipes

We’re ending our night with a game night starting at 11 pm.  This is when stuff happens here, 9 – 10 pm is considered the evening time and after that the night begins and people go to bed around 2 or 3 in the morning.

I am going to wrap up here – it has been a great trip and we’re looking forward to another day ahead and we get to play at an evangelistic Christmas concert in a public venue.  Pray for us.  Good night…