The 10 year anniversary the Cochabamba International Church (CIC) is the catalyst for the journey. Jen and I had only been in Cochabamba for a few months (after moving from La Paz), when we learned that an English speaking congregation was going to be starting on Easter. We jumped right in; Dirk with organization, doctrine, preaching and other odds and ends; Jen with worship leading and teen discipleship. We were a small part of a great team, and as I reflect back it must have only been for about 15 months. But they were formative in our life and in the life of CIC. Ten years later the church has property, a building, over 300 people involved, and a fruitful ministry to internationals and even more importantly to internationally minded Bolivians (a strong part of the original vision of Graham and Gregg).
It is exciting to go back, celebrate with the church, and share Bolivia with Jashton who left Bolivia when he was only two. It looks like we will also be able to see some of the development work we were involved with in our role with Food for the Hungry. It will be interesting to see what has changed in the rural areas over 8 years.
Unfortunately due to the limitations of life it can't be a family affair, but Jen graciously said we could go (even if she was jealous). We depart April 14 and return April 23 - so we can be together as a family, and with our church family, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus together on Easter morning.
I'll share as much of the trip as I can in my blog.
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