We're Here!!! :)

HOLA HOLA!!! Estamos aqui! We are here. After being number 20 in line for take off in Atlanta; then to Philly with a last minute chic-fil-a stop; then to a lay over in Barcelona. We are here! Pepe and Mari were there to pick us up with big smiles! We were also VERY blessed because ALL of our luggage made it there. We immediately went back to Pepi and Mari's home for a quick lunch of sandwiches and chips.

We then went back to the wonderful hotel to shower, and rest for a bit. The hotel is wonderful; clean, modern and quiet. We are in a residential area of Sevilla about 1 mile from the church.

Mari and Pepe picked us up at the hotel and we made our way to the church. The church is amazing! Small yet amazing. Last year there was no air conditioning, but this year there is!! Waumba Land, Up Street, The Attic and 2 other fabulous sitting areas(in case you are not familiar with North Point Ministries) are present to carry on the themes of North Point.

Pepe sat us down and filled us in a bit on the history of the church and the path the Lord has brought him on. Being an Evangelical church in a country that rejects religion and only follows traditions is very difficult, yet his steadfast is amazing! His desire to teach Jesus to the people of his country is inspiring.

After our little talk, we walked around the corner to a local bar(restaurant) and had the most wonderful tapas of stuffed mushrooms(with RANCH), grilled meats, jamon serrano on bread with a garlic tomato sauce, croquettas and of course french fries, that seem to come with every meal. While at dinner, at 10:30pm, the whole town came out and kids were running around having a blast while family members sat and ate dinner. The safeness of Spain is a very cool thing!

Today we woke up and went to see Pepe preach. Wow WOW and WOW! A truly blessed man. He is in the middle of a series called "This is Love." Pepe brought to light Matthew 22 and helped illustrate Christ's love for us. He continued to remind us how we need to love one another like Christ loved us! There were around 40 people at the church service this morning. We then headed off to visit and have lunch at two church members house. Both families went out of their way to make us feel welcome and loved!

Next adventure : SEVILLA!!! we are off to tour the city!

Much love to all

Kim (and Julie, Shaun, Stephanie, Lisa and Arinn)