{"id":11288,"date":"2023-02-10T10:32:39","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottrillcompass.com\/blog\/?p=11288"},"modified":"2023-02-10T10:32:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:32:40","slug":"three-odd-packages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottrillcompass.com\/blog\/2023\/three-odd-packages.html","title":{"rendered":"Three Odd Packages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

When these were delivered, I thought – there must be some mistake. Then, I remembered…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Of course! The cocoons of the giant Mexican Tacomoth! No, just kidding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may know that, every Sunday, a faithful few get up early in the morning to put up a series of tarps and tents so we can have our weekly service. There are various tarps over the congregation, all tied up with ropes every Sunday. There’s a tent for all the instruments and the pulpit. And there’s a small tent in the back for the children’s Sunday school class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Taking<\/figure>\n\n\n\n


After the service, all this needs to come down, be wrapped and tied and folded and put away. There are usually quite a few extra helpers after the service, as everything comes down together, chairs are put away, instruments are put away, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Taking<\/figure>\n\n\n\n


The end result is fair, although sometimes things do blow over<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As thankful as we are for all the hard workers, we’re looking for ways to make things easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what have we there on the couch? <\/strong>Three new mesh tarps. The plan is to have something in place that not only looks nicer, but is a lot easier to put up and take down. They will let a little more sun through, but still provide shade. No, they will not protect from rain. However, here in Mexico City, that’s really only a problem maybe one or two Sundays a year, and we’ll still have options if we need to rush around at the last minute to provide shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other improvement we’re hoping for is a little more shaded space for children’s activities. It’s pretty chilly right now, but in a couple of weeks we’ll likely be entering into our hot season, and shade will be all the more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So here’s hoping we can be a little more efficient, while still providing space for our disciple-making. We’re also working on some electrical issues, plumbing issues, and some much-needed \/ urgent – sound system replacement and upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you’re wondering – what about a more permanent solution? Yes, we’re working on that as well! But I’ll keep you in suspense for a while longer as work goes on behind the scenes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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