Our church
celebrated the anniversary of Mexico’s Independence on September 15th
with a fellowship gathering. Brothers of all ages, from children to seniors,
participated in the games, activities, and meal. The Lord truly blessed our event- the body
seems even more united after fun fellowship together.
Our program
included a competition, where all the families were divided into 4 teams to
compete in various patriotic challenges, such as a chile-eating, corn-eating,
best traditional dress, best Mexican yell, longest list of Mexican platters,
names of famous Mexicans, best interpretation of “Cielito Lindo” song, and
more. The games had us all laughing and
enjoying ourselves, as all ages participated with their teams.
At our photo
station, each family was dressed in traditional Mexican style, and posed before
an Independence Day backdrop. The prints
in black-and-white turned out very authentic-looking!
What Mexican
fiesta would be complete without food?
We enjoyed traditional pozole soup (broth with corn and chicken),
chalupas (fried tortillas), atole (sweetened corn masa) drink, and pastries.
The event took
place in our church construction (in a corn field!), and Paco managed to
illuminate the whole auditorium with hanging lamps (as we do not have lights or
electricity in the building). And, though
a rainstorm threatened to wash out the festivities one hour before the party,
the Lord blessed us with a beautiful clear night for the event (in answer to my
fervent prayers J).
¡Viva Mexico!
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