Feliz Navidad from the Rio

Luke and Mark handing out candy
Cesar taking a shot at the pinata
Pastor Rene praying for the women
Gloria sharing with the children

Another little one clapping to the praise and worship
Today we celebrated Christmas at the Rio. Our family went for the second year to help celebrate Christmas with people from the Rio and a group from Nuevo Pacto. We sang praise songs, Pastor Rene shared the Word of God, tamales and frioles arrachara (beans and sausage and other stuff) were served, gifts were given, a pinata was blown to smitherings and candy given out. I was very proud of my whole family. Ben played with the kids and helped pass out a candy cane craft, Luke and Mark helped Greg pass out candy. Greg was asked to preach the next time (in Jan.) It was a joy to be with everyone at the Rio. For me that is what Christmas is, not the gifts, or food, but to be sharing lives with others. I miss spending the holidays with my parents and siblings but enjoy sharing our lives with others. Merry Christmas.