On Tuesday (yesterday), we began the day with breakfast and World Cup Futbol (soccer). A couple of guys from the “Community of Faith” church that we’re working with picked us up from our hotel in Coatapec and scurried us off to the church building (scurrying rarely occurs here in Mexico…unless it involves soccer). Weaving through unusually heavy traffic, we made the 12 minute commute into Xalapa to find the project setup and the game stretched across the back wall—Mexico vs Uruguay.

With much excitement and charisma (fitting for our setting) we got to enjoy some great soccer with some great fans. Some families from the church provided traditional delicious breakfast foods and we ate while watching the second half.

We then headed back to Coatapec and enjoyed the bustling town square (pics/video forthcoming). After a nice lunch, we met with some folks helping to plant the church here in Coatapec. We divided into 3 teams and walked around some streets adjoining the town square talking with some folks and inviting them to a bible study tonight, where they’ve asked me to speak (although my plan is to probably have a college adult or two share).

We topped off the evening with a very traditional restaurant specializing in traditional local cuisine. 

On tap for today is of course, World Cup soccer (USA vs Algeria…beginning momentarily). I’ll then go meet with Ivan, the pastor of “Community of Faith” church to share how we approach reaching the campus as a local church. We’ll then walk the square in Coatapec again, inviting some more to our bible study tonight.

Please pray for opportunities to connect with those whom the Spirit would have us connect with as we invite people tonight. Pray that those invited would come and hear the good news of the gospel. Pray for our college adults who will take a minute and share about how Jesus’ good news is changing them. Pray for me as I meet with Ivan, that I might be able to serve him and his leadership of this wonderful church family.

Muchas gracias.

PS Everyone is doing great.