Leading the Youth

When we first arrived in Mizque, we began attending the Baptist church in town. This church seemed like a good way of getting involved in the community. One Sunday morning they invited us to youth nights which occur every Saturday night. Of course when the games started up no one could keep Kevin away from playing. After a few weeks of playing and getting to know the youth in the church, the Pastor asked us if we would be willing to take over the youth. Now once a week Kevin preaches to the youth for 10 to 15 minutes and then we go outside and play games for the remainder of the time. We feel it has been a positive experience for us to take part in the church and meet other believers here in Mizque. One thing we would ask you to pray for is that the pastor would allow us to do some day events with the youth. While we are in charge, the pastor feels that the youth are too busy in their daily lives and the only time we get is Saturday night. It is difficult for us to get to know the youth or their culture when we are not permitted more time with them.