Here is a picture of the park we visited yesterday that overlooks the city. Last night after the finishing the tour of the city of Neuquen (pronounced No-kem) we were blessed to sit down to a traditonal Argentinian meal with three families, one of which has been pastoring in Argentina for nearly 50 years. By the way we had empanadas, a wonderful tasting pastry with either meat or vegetables baked inside them. Fresh fruit and "cafe" or coffee topped off the evening.
My co-teacher, Doug McClay and I peppered them with questions about Argentina that they were only too happy to answer. They shared the differences in Argenitinian culture and the need for leadership training. There is no question Argentina could be a major world power for the Lord. They are a wondeful people with diversity, culture, and passion. I already admire them. The language barrier was toppled by Roxana an English teacher here in Neuquen. But the Holy Spirit also connected us with each other in spite of our different heritages and upbringings.
Maybe some of you are not as familiar with Argentina as I have had to be to come here. Argentina is the country at the bottom of South America. In fact I am further South than I was in Capetown, South Africa. There are many famous athletes in the States from here: Angel Cabrera who won the US Open Golf tournament last year, Manu Ginobli the forward for the Spurs, Gabriela Sabatini the tennis player from the 80's and 90's to name a few. The Argentina basketball was the first team to beat Team USA since the use of NBA players began. Maybe their most famous and beloved athlete is Diego Marodona who was one of the greatest soccer (futbol) players in the history of the sport.
They have great rivalries in soccer within the country. Boca vs. River feels to them about like Ohio State vs. Michigan feels to me. Well thanks for reading and checking in. I continue to covet your prayers as we prepare to speak...there is no doubt about the opportunity that exists here in Argentina for the Kingdom. Please remember Karl as he prepares to speak at The Crossing this Sunday--I know he will knock it out of the park!
To the next time...olla!
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