It's so hard to believe that today was our last day of class...and what a day it was. Daniel invited us to consider what a Christian ethnicity might look like. Characteristics like taking risks, loyalty to God and to fellow humans, doing what is fair and just for your neighbor, joy, having our eyes wide open, listening and hospitality were among many we gleaned from our conversations and learning together. Secondly, we considered how a Christian ethnicity might interpret the Bible. We were each touched personally and spiritually by Daniel's inspiring leadership and his reminder that the entire task of Biblical interpretation must be begun in prayer, surrounded in prayer and carried out in prayer. AMEN.
After a moving concluding communion, led by Daniel and interpreted in sign language by Erin, we took off for an afternoon in San Jose; people watching, shopping lite, eating ice cream (again) at Pop's, touring the National Theater. More shopping and touristing tomorrow.
Tonight, around a fire, we shared popcorn and pictures of our amazing Costa Rican adventure. Our hearts are full as we turn our thoughts toward home and returning to our ministry contexts. Throughout the week our hearts have also been with our cohort friends who were not able to be with us here: Leslie, Heather, Wayland (and of course Rodger). To all our families.....hold on - we'll be home soon - transformed and with our eyes open!
Holly
How lucky you all are and how we at home look forward to the richness that you will bring back to us. Blessings to you all... and hurry home! Mark
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