News from RIO

Good Morning from Brazil! Internet access is limited for our group in Rio, but this just came in by email from Susan. I know you are as anxious to hear from them as we are! :) Sounds like they are doing what we all thought they would - meeting teens, having fun and serving! Here they are...

It's a beautiful day in Rio. The sun is shining and the group is ready for every opportunity that may come their way. Yesterday was our first day in the Reynolds's neighborhood. The weather was cold, about 62 and raining. Because of the rain the neighborhood kids did not come out to play. The youth minister, Jefferson brought about 20 teens from the church. We spend the day playing indoor and outdoor games. Most everyone got wet, but it was a great time. The language barrier is difficult but everyone is finding ways to work around it. Gestures and a lot of laughing. Several of us went to the grocery store to do the daily shopping. After our evening meal we heard several children outside and our teens rushed out to meet with them. Today looks as if it will be a fine day for the neighborhood kids to meet our teens. The youth from the church will be back to work with us. Everyone is so excited to serve where ever they can.