{"id":322,"date":"2018-12-09T13:49:43","date_gmt":"2018-12-09T13:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/nahnychuk\/?p=322"},"modified":"2018-12-09T13:49:43","modified_gmt":"2018-12-09T13:49:43","slug":"november-soccer-rivalry-transit-strikes-and-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/nahnychuk\/2018\/12\/09\/november-soccer-rivalry-transit-strikes-and-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"November &#8211; Soccer Rivalry, Transit Strikes and Puppies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>May your unfailing love surround us Lord, for our hope is in you alone. \u00a0Ps 33:22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>November was a very quick month. \u00a0Here we are moving from spring into summer. \u00a0The days are warm and sunny quite often, to a point where we don&#8217;t need jackets. Flowers are in full bloom, grass is being cut and the fresh fruits and veggies of November are not what I am used to. \u00a0It takes some thinking to switch from November = winter = winter veggies, brussel sprouts, etc to November = spring\/summer, fresh strawberries and raspberries, more lettuces (YAY!) and salad veggies. \u00a0It&#8217;s also very weird to see Christmas decorations in the stores and the city being decorated in red and green, Christmas trees too.<\/p>\n<p>Villa La Agostura &#8211; I refilled, recharged, renewed and rested for a weekend here. \u00a0It was a relaxing time in God&#8217;s presence with absolutely no distractions. \u00a0I didn&#8217;t take any work with me and even turned off WhatsApp notifications. \u00a0It was energizing to walk alone in the Bosque Arrayanas. \u00a0It&#8217;s in between seasons so there weren&#8217;t a lot of tourists there. \u00a0I didn&#8217;t even have to pay for the Park entrance as I am classified a local. \u00a0Very funny morning with the ticket agent when I asked about what documents were needed for a Residencia Nacional discount, explained I&#8217;m waiting for my DNI, residency and that I live in Bariloche. \u00a0We had a great chat about Bariloche and Argentina, and in the end she said, Es verdad, vivis en Bariloche; entonces, gratis (local). \u00a0It&#8217;s true, I live in Bariloche, no charge. \u00a0Another (obvious) tourist was in the office too and questioned why I didn&#8217;t have to pay and he did. \u00a0The agent explained I\u00a0live here, you don&#8217;t &#8211; only visiting, and you don&#8217;t even speak Castillano. \u00a0At this point, he turned to me and asked what Castillano was. \u00a0People&#8230;. learn a bit about the countries you&#8217;ll be travelling to&#8230; I could hear Max saying &#8216;Really?????? you just asked that?????&#8217; \u00a0For those of you who don&#8217;t know, Castillano is the Argentine Spanish &#8211; it&#8217;s a bit different pronunciation here.<\/p>\n<p>The Missionary group hiked to the lookout el Mirador de Lago Gutierrez early one Sunday morning and we had a time of worship, prayer and scripture. \u00a0The men went to a weekend workshop in Neuquen. \u00a0There was outreach to the local communities, barrios &#8211; times of prayer, seeing a need and filling it &#8211; whether food or clothes or just being present with someone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/b21c9a28-4099-4e42-806e-06c6f95bf78b.jpg\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/dd68b5ab-b620-4f73-9bfc-7575208ad025.jpg\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/04b8fb2e-850f-4b54-a973-66bcc4afed09.jpg\" width=\"160\" height=\"90\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, airlines strikes, public transportation strikes, soccer team rivalry incidents and Buenos Aires preparing for G20; made it difficult to travel to the Asemblea in Uraquay. \u00a0Pastor Hector and Pastora Norma weren&#8217;t able to take the extra days off work (we were to return Monday, but airline strike Monday, possibly Tuesday, long distance buses on strike Tuesday, so we wouldn&#8217;t be able to return until Wednesday). \u00a0They cancelled their tickets, but I still flew North to visit and spend time with the churches there. \u00a0It was a surprise for many as they weren&#8217;t told I was coming. \u00a0My friends and I had some good laughs as I just showed up at events. Together we had prayer services, Sunday services, made milenesas and papa fritas (a meat schnitzel type and French fries) to sell, shared meals, mate, laughter and tears.\u00a0\u00a0It was encouraging to learn more about IPEA, CIPE and their future directions. \u00a0Pastor Ivan and Pastora Sandra and I talked more about my ministry and we had some heart to heart talks as friends as well. \u00a0I have more family homes than just the one here in Bariloche.<\/p>\n<p>It was interesting to watch and experience strikes &#8211; no trains, planes, buses &#8211; they at least give a bit of notice so you can prepare. \u00a0As Argentina prepared for the G20 there was a huge military presence in the capital; roads, buildings, plazas closed. And the capital was closed off to the public as much as possible for the event. \u00a0The G20 saw it&#8217;s own incidents. \u00a0The government took a stand on a new law for police and the uproar and subsequent court case decision has been a hot topic.<\/p>\n<p>The rivalry between Rival and Boca was fierce. \u00a0Riva was hosting &#8211; that means no Boca fans inside the Riva stadium. \u00a0The Boca collectivo (bus) was assaulted by rocks and pepper spray. \u00a0There were incidents inside and outside the stadium. \u00a0To the point they moved the game to another country.<\/p>\n<p>The relationships continue to be built, conversations deepen and we share life together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/_compresseds\/d0263385-688c-45a6-855a-e9626aefd010.jpg\" width=\"108\" height=\"80\" \/><\/p>\n<p>School was very full this month and I am preparing for another exam in the coming months. \u00a0I am enjoying the language although still wish I could learn faster, remember more vocabulary, but my Spanish is much more fluid and each week that goes by I am more comfortable with it.<\/p>\n<p>December 1 I moved into my own apartment. \u00a0It is really great to have my own home; although there has been some processing and embracing and moving through some sad moments. \u00a0I am comforted by the plant Marcela left me. \u00a0Some of you will know; but which plant is Argentina and which is Canada? \u00a0Little signs of being cared for, signs and memories that Max is very much a part of this life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/_compresseds\/89ef1712-c897-48db-b7a1-40003fefc016.jpg\" width=\"108\" height=\"80\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/10878acb-6529-4e1e-954e-440ef787afe4.jpg\" width=\"104\" height=\"120\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/d2c99c0d-55d9-4a50-bf76-cd736782be2b.jpg\" width=\"92\" height=\"117\" \/><\/p>\n<p>December brings about the Youth\/Young Adult retreat. \u00a0I have been able to sit in and serve a bit with the organizing; and I have been asked to share a bit of my\/our testimony &#8211; as youth before Christ, adults after; and since losing Max. \u00a0The topics include being united; serving in and through difficulties and just how we are to serve. \u00a0The beginning of December is a bit busy as I am having to redo my notes. \u00a0Literally, the dog ate my homework. \u00a0Ah Simona&#8230; so cute&#8230;. so mischievous&#8230;. so very puppy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/5766d016-b290-42a4-a7c7-a7569a42ef35.jpg\" width=\"102\" height=\"160\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/_compresseds\/e79883c0-b997-44b9-a4fd-53f9ff0d0c59.jpg\" width=\"162\" height=\"121\" \/><\/p>\n<p>December also brings about the holiday season in the city, the community, the church, and within the families. \u00a0It is also closer to the date of seeing friends from Canada. \u00a0My first visitors. \u00a0I am excited for them to experience Argentina; to meet everyone here!<\/p>\n<div><strong>Prayer and Praise<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>I will forever\u00a0be thankful and grateful\u00a0for each and everyone of you. \u00a0For your prayers, your support, your friendship and your presence in my life.<\/p>\n<p>Prayers for moving through this holiday season of Christmas and New Years is important. \u00a0While there have been some wonderful days, there are some pretty heavy days.<\/p>\n<p>Praise and gratefulness for the ECCC and the ECC &#8211; it is exciting, wonderful and I am humbled to be a part of this family &#8211; to be a Canadian Covenant Missionary! I am proud to be an ambassador for Christ with the Covenant!<\/p>\n<p>Prayer requests include: \u00a0the residency process,\u00a0continued learning and studies<\/p>\n<p>Prayer for the continued ministry here and a clearer view of my role in it.<\/p>\n<p>Prayers for Argentina as they face\u00a0economic issues, and for the churches as they respond<\/p>\n<p>Praise\u00a0for the language I am learning<\/p>\n<p>Praise for the family and friends that I have here<\/p>\n<p>Praise and prayers for the funding that has come in and for the fulfillment of pledges to begin. \u00a0For the commitments that have been made, prayer support and financial support<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-report-this\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/nahnychuk?moderation_action=report_form&object_type=post&object_id=322&width=250&height=300\" class=\"thickbox\" title=\"Report This Post\">Report This Post<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May your unfailing love surround us Lord, for our hope is in you alone. \u00a0Ps 33:22 November was a very quick month. \u00a0Here we are moving from spring into summer. \u00a0The days are warm and sunny quite often, to a point where we don&#8217;t need jackets. 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