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Hannah’s School Christmas Program (2009) (video)

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And now – Hannah’s Christmas program!  Once again, I’ll play you clips from the whole program so you can get an idea what it’s like.

This program was in many ways very typical, except that the teachers performed the Christmas drama.  But the drama itself (clips are included) was typical because it included pilgrims (aka shepherds) in traditional Mexican garb going to see baby Jesus, and demons playing tricks on them to stop them (although one demon apparently got converted in the end… perhaps it’s not best to derive any theology from this program!).

You’ll also hear many traditional Christmas songs.  And there were some speeches about the true meaning of Christmas (apparently happiness and smiles)… I included one clip at the very end.

It’s unfortunately virtually impossible to see Hannah in the video.  She’s generally in the back, because she’s tall – but not tall enough to tower over everyone else.  🙂  And, of course, it was pretty dark.  However, you can get a glimpse of her starting around 2 minutes 10 seconds, I believe, jumping up and down in the back.  She’s got looooong braids (not all real, mind you!).

Take our word for it, she did a great job.  🙂

Nathanael’s School Christmas Program 2009 (video)

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Here it is in living colour – some clips from the Christmas program at Nathanael’s school.  There are clips here from the whole evening, not just the parts Nathanael had.  You’ll even see what happened to the piñata – oops.

Nathanael is a part of the baton team this year.  Unfortunately, someone else ended up with his baton through unknown means, but he bravely continued baton-less.  Way to persevere, Nathanael!

You’ll see him in the back left during that performance, and then later in a white robe… I’ll let you try to find him.

Have fun!

Oh, and sorry about the chipmunks clip…

December Activities – Would You Pray?

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There’s a lot coming up in the next few days, so I wanted to give an overview for those who would like to pray.  Here’s what’s coming up … the ones in bold we would especially appreciate extra prayer for!:

  • 9 December:  In the morning, Shari and I, along with Rod Fry, will be judging a song competition in a local public school.  This is a great opportunity to maintain contacts there, not to mention it should be fun!
    In the evening, the English class students will continue practising for their Friday performance.  Songs and Drama both – I’m in charge of the drama.
  • 10 December:  In the morning Shari will be involved in another Amigas del Alma baking class.
    In the afternoon and evening, more English class students will be practising, and I may also be practising with our worship band for Friday’s performance.
    • December 2009 calendar
  • 11 December:  I believe in the morning we have a meeting at Nathanael’s school.
    In the evening is the BIG PERFORMANCE in Jesús María!  The English class students will sing and do a drama, Shari and I will be singing a duet (a duet? go figure!), and the worship band will be performing Christmas songs (I’ll be on the keyboard).  The Amigas del Alma will also be involved.  This is our first big event in this neighbourhood – we would really appreciate your prayers for this event!
  • 12 December:  Our regular worship band practice for Sunday.
  • 13 December:  Sunday service at the church – I’ll be playing keyboard.
  • 16 December:  In the morning is the last women’s event of the year at the church.  It will be a breakfast outreach.  Shari will be there – and I’ll make a guest appearance playing the keyboard for a women’s chorus.  😉
    In the evening is Nathanael’s school Christmas program, in which he will perform!
  • 17 December:  The last Amigas del Alma event of the year.  I believe apple pie is on the menu.
  • 18 December:  Hannah’s school Christmas program, in which, naturally, she’ll be involved.
  • 20 December:  I’ll be preaching at the church.
  • 21 December:  In the evening is the church Christmas event.

I guess that’s enough to pray for for now!  Of course there are other things going on, these are just some of the major events.  We’re still hoping to go to Coro Unido, for example.  But we won’t go into all that, or you won’t even finish reading this post, never mind pray!

Thanks again – now, I guess I have some work to do!

Update from Fortín de las Flores

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As sometimes happens, it’s been too busy to take the time to blog about why we’ve been so busy!  But I finally have a few moments to breath, so I thought I’d stop by and give you a quick update.

Hotel Gecko
We found this gecko in the fridge in our room at the hotel in Fortín.  We thought it was dead, but we warmed it up and it revived.  He’s now probably out somewhere catching bugs.  Very small ones!

I’m writing from the town of Fortín de las Flores, where we’ve had our annual conference of CAM missionaries in Mexico for the past couple of years (this year makes 3).  We’re enjoying time with friends, times of worship, study and prayers – all that good stuff.

Back in Ixtapaluca, a lot has been happening since I last wrote.  We’ve started working in earnest on the Christmas performance that our English students are going to put on (on the 11th of December).  I started working a bit with them on the songs and the drama last week.

Shari and I also may be singing at this production, so we need to get working on that.  Meanwhile, we’re going to sing here at the conference as a part of the worship time one day, so that will be fun.

We’re also practising as a music worship team at church for a Christmas performance, where I’ll be on the keyboard as usual.

Shari continues to work hard on the baking ministry.  There’s a lot of interest and it’s going very well, though of course it’s a lot of work!  But it’s been a great way to make friends.

On Revolution Day (the 20th) both Hannah and Nathanael had special activities with parents at their schools.  So Shari went to Nathanael’s school, and I went to Hannah’s.  I’ll try to get some photos up eventually.  Nathanael even got to do a performance he’s been working on – he’s the maestro of the baton…

We’ve also been producing a newsletter, which should arrive in your mailbox (if you’re part of our team) in the next couple of weeks.

I’m adjusting (maybe) to a new (to me) medication for migraine.  That keeps life interesting – I’ll be seeing the specialist again in December.

We’ve also been dealing with a bit of a situation with our housing situation here – I won’t go into details, but we would appreciate your prayers that things would be worked out and that we would have special wisdom.

I’ll leave it at that for now – Lord willing we’ll see you Sunday for the weekly Promises of a Messiah post, if not before!

Guess who got glasses today?

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Nathanael got glasses!

That’s right, we went to SAM’S Club today and got Nathanael’s new – and very first pair – of glasses!  ¡Que guapo!

We were happy to hear him saying how much clearer everything was.  So that’s a good sign!  Now we’ll try to help him get used to them over the next few days, and probably send him to school with them on Monday.

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