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The Man in Black vs Caballero Negro

Whoa, now. This has nothing to do with race. Tonight we watched a movie with Jose y Norma, Marlon (Norma's brother) and Teresa. We watched The Princess Bride - in Spanish.

Our family has watched that movie so many times we can quote it. So, we thought what better movie to show while having friends over? We can watch it in Spanish and try to pick up some language, and they can enjoy a hilarious and oft quoted movie. We laughed at all the right parts, but we also laughed at some of the other parts we normally hadn't laughed at. For instance, Inigo and Fezzik are talking about needing someone to plan their raid on the castle. Of course they think of the man in black. Not funny in English, but hilarious when you watch it and find it translated as the Black Horseman (Caballero Negro) in the Spanish voice-over. "No more rhyming and I mean it." "Anybody want a peanut?" Doesn't rhyme in Spanish. Too funny.

Today was a good day. We woke this morning and got around, ready for worship. I got to lead songs this morning during the class time - yes, they actually sing songs during the class time! Then Jose asked me if I would help Carlitos serve the communion. He said Carlitos would lead the prayer before the cuerpo, sangre and ofrenda. I was also asked to lead one of the special prayers - mine was about today's service. Then at the end, Jose had me lead the closing prayer, too. This is part of why I am here. They had 10 men attending today. Only four took an active part in the class / service: Jose, Carlitos, Marvin (preached today), and me. I am starting a class next Sunday with the boys/men 15 years old and older to learn what God expects from His men. Part of the goal of that class is to get the men/boys active in the worship and learning how to be spiritual leaders. PRAY FOR ME AND THIS EFFORT, POR FAVOR!!!

Lori and Teresa will start a similar class for the ladies of the same ages next week at the same time, but I'll let her post more about that if she wants.

Continue to pray for us. Specifically for the next week, I ask that you pray for a unified spirit in the local congregations as we strive to make plans that will help the body as a whole and each individual congregation.

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