Discipleship training in Oxford

A number TEAM Spain missionaries have spent the last two years in a learning community with 3DM Ministries in Oxford, England.

 The learning communities have focused on how to develop a discipleship culture. If the church that we live is going to have a impact of the society in which we live, we can no longer wait and expect “them” to “come to us”. We need a missional approach to reach out to the cities in which we live. The church as establish by Christ is God's tool and means to each out to the lost world. Our learning community has spent time reviewing how Jesus taught and trained his disciples to carry on the work after he had left them. The focus of his training was to make disciples, spend much time with them modeling what he was teaching.

Fellowship with others in the learning community

 Small group sessions

TEAM missionaries from Europe

 Pretty canal near learning center

 Pub where C S Lewis would meet with colleagues

 Visiting Oxford University

Visiting Oxford University

A suprise Birthday Party for Sharon

 Peter had a lot of fun planning a Birthday party for Sharon. I invited some of our neighbors, our friends from choir, church and also students from Sharon's English class.

Hiking the Camino de Santiago - Portugal trail

Sharon and I had a super vacation hiking on the Camino de Santiago. We actually hiked on the Portugal route which streches from Lisbon Portugal to the city of Santiago. We did half of that trail. Maybe we wil get to do the first part in the future. Trust you will enjoy the pictures.

Peter Runs his first 10K in Spain

On Sunday June 15th Peter ran his second road race here in Madrid. This was his first 10K here in Spain. He has been training since January and would like to try a Marathon sometime in the future. Thanks to his friend Francisco "Paco" for practing together. We both completed the 10K. We ran part of the way with a 76 year old man who started running after he turned 60. He has run at least 5 Marathons in his 70's.

Peter and Paco

Sharon 3DM Trip to Oxford

Sharon was part of the 3DM training with other TEAM missionaries from Madrid. As missionaries we thankful for opportunities to meet with other church planters in Europe. We have appreciated the focus on getting out into the community and living life on life. More info can be found on their web page at: http://weare3dm.co.uk/ .

 Sharon at the Trout Resturant in Oxford with co-workers.

Mahogany tree update at Camp Chuparipal

When we left for Venezuela Peter had a bad sciatic nerve pain. But thankfully by the end of camp he was able to take a hike up to see how the mohogany trees were doing that we planted back in 1995. Hopefully in ten more year the camp will be able to start harvesting some of them.

  Peter next to one of the mahogany trees. 

Peter and Mario, youth from Lily church and now a police man.

Trip to Venezuela Feb 25 - Mar 11

We had a great time to Venezuela with no major difficulties. Great to be back in Carupano and at Camp Chuparipal. Thanks to Alejandro for getting us at the airport in Barcelona and for Jose driving to and from Carupano. Check our newsletter for more details.

 Peter spoke at Buen Pastor on Wednesday evening

 

With Costal Churches President Remigio and wife Maria Zorilla

Sharing with pastor Pedro Acosta

 Peter with Jose and Remigio