The team has excelled for another day. Each day more character comes out among the team members. Little Isaiah is the catalyst for a lot of off beat action. Last night Isaiah and Kristen had a toothpaste-baby powder fight. One ended up fresh and minty while the other looked like a ghost. Sometimes things just explode.  

Last nights boxing exhibition was unbelievable. We were inside of an old building, with a boxing ring in the middle. The stands were made of 2x3 boards and the ring was a dirt floor. It was exactly what you have seen in the movies many times. After a build up of about an hour the fighters finally arrived. Pastor Diomedes opened with a testimonial and explained that Christians can box and can fight when called to. It was great to see that Christ can be everywhere.   What a bunch of boxers. The crowd was screaming and the young people gave it all they had. It was very interesting that at the end of every match the combatants hugged and held each other. They are all great friends. The best was a young man from our school here who is ALWAYS smiling. He got in the ring and just played with his opponent for three rounds, smiling the whole time. There was a rumor around the ring that Tommy Mencarini was going to box. I can assure Mama Mencarini that did not happen!  

In about one hour the Americanos will be playing the locals in a game of baseball at the stadium. Although we already know our team of office workers, (except for Jim David) and young people will get thoroughly whipped, we are praying for the opportunity to witness to the crowd about Jesus Christ.  

This evening we will be going to Villa Nueva to dedicate the new house that OMM raised for the Pastor there. The total cost was $2,000. This will be providing a home for a family of 12. What a blessing we will see.  

Every day is an adventure. I cannot begin to tell you of all the things we experience. Our rookies in missions will be thinking about this for a long time!   Til Tomorrow.  Stephen Wetherbee