Orientation

Imagine going to a new place, where you don't know the language, don't the culture and don't have a clue what's going on!

We feel a little like that on our way to Brazil (apart from Sharon maybe who has been to the project in Recife before).

To help us become a little more clued in Latin Link organised an orientation weekend for us and the other team heading to South America this summer.

It was a great time to think about what it means to be together as a team, think about our different roles and more, importantly, be reminded that above all we are going to serve God and without him we really can't do anything at all.

We also spent time with the Every-Claytons, a missionary couple who have lived in Recife for over 30 years and have been directly involved in the project that we will be working on. It was good to hear about life there and find out a little bit more about what to expect. They also provided some useful translation. "A project relating to the draining system... oh that probably means you'll be working on the sewers!" Hmmm... ok then!

Oh, and we also found out about all the disesases we might catch when we're out there. Dengue fever is quite prevalent at the moment and we can't be vaccinated for that... but forewarned is forearmed... and of course your prayers for our health are greatly appreciated!