It is a beautiful day in Peru and the clouds and haze wash over the mountains and remind us all of the beauty of the world that God created. We are also reminded of the small and interesting things God has created such as the bugs that have torn up peoples legs and made their ankles swell up (David Merz was so embarrassed he wore pants and flip flops today.....) It seems that Peru has its fair share of mosquitoes that love to go for a snack on the ankle and many DYB members have their war wounds thanks to them, but God bless those creatures that were made for some reason that is unknown to us today!
Breakfast was a jam sandwich and egg sandwich along with a drink that looked like it had been poured out of the deep fat fryer in McDonald's but actually tasted nice for some people. Other people like Lt Michael Good were deeply unimpressed as the a film developed on his lips from the drink that no one could identify.
Morning devotions were led by the Peru and NCV praise team and it was obvious that the words of 10000 reasons had a deep impact on the band as well as the congregation, despite the language barrier, music has a way of bringing people together when the praise the Lord in one voice. Lt Michael good gave the devotion about leaving your baggage behind and casting your fears and worries to the Lord giving a great analogy of the size of his and other peoples suitcases as well as poor Stefan who packed so much, his case burst and was handed to him in a trash bag at the airport.
After devotions it was time for theory and everyone packed into their classrooms ready to learn about quarter notes and half notes. Joel Collier explained to the timbrelists that theory would help their understanding of the rhythms whilst Wilber Hernandez showed his guitar class how theory helps to understand what chords they are playing. Dr Kate was very brave in her attempts to teach theory despite being outside in the heat and being faced with the constant barrage of the bugs looking for a snack.
Proceeding theory was choir and the boys and girls were split up. Already it is very obvious that the people of Peru love to sing, but also CAN sing and the choirs were eager to learn and sing new songs from their choirmasters. The lively and exciting sounds of the women's chorus could be heard all over the camp as David Delaney lead and taught them the popular song "David Danced." whilst Joel Collier lead the male chorus.
After chorus was the major electives and the bands, guitars and timbrels once again got together to rehearse their music and performances ready for the closing ceremony that is only 2 days away! It is clear to hear and see that the groups are already advancing and improving and seeing the smiling faces on the delegates is a wonderful sight to see.
Lunch was served and it was a delicious meal of rice, potatoes and vegetables (not a bone in sight!). A wonderful time of fellowship occurred as the Koreans and Chinese delegates tried to teach the Peruvians how to speak Korean and Chinese and Lt Michael shared his proposal story which gave enough those you did not understand English a good laugh!
We now head off to the mountain for a hike, we hope to have more stories to share later as well as a recap of the worship service tonight!
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