In our Team Mexico training sessions we talk a lot about being prepared for cross cultural experiences. Since arriving south of the border we've already had many. I'd like to share a couple of them with you.
After a long, hot car trip from Los Cabos, our port of entry, we were more than ready for some tasty Mexican food. Seated around a long table in a quaint Mexican restaurant, we watched as waiters brought steaming hot platters of braised beef, melted cheese, onions, peppers and flour tortillas. Tacos, here we come! As we began to chow down, suddenly we heard our national anthem being played. The restaurant's flat screen TV was showing MIchael Phelps' metal ceremony after winning yet another gold. One of our team members captured the moment by saying, "It just doesn't get any better than this!"
This morning we participated in an outdoor vacation Bible school where over 60 children enjoyed games, songs, puppets, a Bible story from the book of Esther, a craft time, and then snacks, of course. These activities were repeated at another location in the evening with almost 100 excited kids. At the end of the evening, after most of the children had gone home, our team and some of the Mexican adult workers sat together and sang in English and Spanish--a beautiful blend of not only music, but also worship, culture, and friendship. it was the perfect ending to a long, hot, busy, and rewarding day.
- Arlene
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