Linn’s News October 2009
Thanks
As always, thank you for your prayers. You will see from my newsletter that we still need plenty of prayer for better weather.
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The country
On Saturday and Sunday morning the sun shone down on us and people donned summer clothes, praising that the summer had finally arrived in Paraguay. Some individuals even sunbathed.
After lunch on Sunday the temperature suddenly dropped from 38 degrees to 12 degrees in just a few hours. It has remained cold (now Wednesday) and we have been wearing two fleeces again.
Nothing changes much in the political arena. This is the time of year for preparing government budgets for next year. It is also the season for protests and demonstrations based on rumour and speculation of what the budget will be. This year is no exception.
The school
In school, the secondary department celebrated Youth Day with an amusing staff production and a variety of fun events followed by an afternoon off..JPG)
Some Primary pupils attended an annual science fair with other schools. They presented a project about bird migration. It was very slick and very interesting.
We also held our first Talent Show. The children and parents amazed us with their musical skills. We have a superb, young, third grade rock band.
A follow-up music festival was held last week. The children were so excited. They love to show off.
On Friday the pre-school sports day was held. It ran very smoothly and the children took part in some superb activities, which were watched with gasps at their dare-devil balancing and jumping skills.
We are now in the run-up to the Primary and Secondary department sports days.
We are currently without our Primary head of department. Poor Profesora Eva had a small stroke last week and this has left her with problems on one side of her face. She has been told to rest.
The Church
This weekend another Youth EJE was held in the school. Several of our students took part and also an ex-Annexe school student whom I have known for many years now, as well as our current young volunteer from UK. It was reported as being a very special weekend when the young people experienced the depth of Jesus’ love through a variety of surprises.
In the Cathedral we had an unusually informal service last Sunday, working in groups on Bible-based activities which were fun. The children gave a presentation on books in the Bible. It was followed by a lovely family communion.
Prayer points:-
1. Please pray for the country and for wisdom for President Lugo and his government as they try to juggle the country’s books. It is impossible to keep everybody happy, with limited resources.
2. Please pray for the health of everybody in St. Andrew’s school and the Annexe School in the ever-changing temperatures.
Pray especially for Profesora Eva to make a complete recovery so that she can return to work.
Pray for the P.E. staff and students preparing for Sports days. Pray for safety.
3. Pray for all the young people who attended the EJE weekend. Pray for their faith to continue to grow and develop. Pray for protection over them.
4. This is budget planning season. Please pray for Miriam Greco and Mags Southern as they prepare the proposed school budget for next year, in view of the current difficult economic climate.
Linn Tedman, Colegio San Andres, Casilla 1124, Asuncion, Paraguay, South America. Information on http://www.samsgb.org/people/documents/tedman.pdf If you’d like to support my work through SAMS, please contact Philip Tadman (Financial Secretary), Allen Gardiner Cottage, Pembury Road, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Kent TN2 3QU email: finsec@samsgb.org Tel: 01892 538647. www.samsgb.org
Thanks
As always, thank you for your prayers. You will see from my newsletter that we still need plenty of prayer for better weather.
.
The country
On Saturday and Sunday morning the sun shone down on us and people donned summer clothes, praising that the summer had finally arrived in Paraguay. Some individuals even sunbathed.
After lunch on Sunday the temperature suddenly dropped from 38 degrees to 12 degrees in just a few hours. It has remained cold (now Wednesday) and we have been wearing two fleeces again.
Nothing changes much in the political arena. This is the time of year for preparing government budgets for next year. It is also the season for protests and demonstrations based on rumour and speculation of what the budget will be. This year is no exception.
The school
In school, the secondary department celebrated Youth Day with an amusing staff production and a variety of fun events followed by an afternoon off.
Some Primary pupils attended an annual science fair with other schools. They presented a project about bird migration. It was very slick and very interesting.
We also held our first Talent Show. The children and parents amazed us with their musical skills. We have a superb, young, third grade rock band.
A follow-up music festival was held last week. The children were so excited. They love to show off.
On Friday the pre-school sports day was held. It ran very smoothly and the children took part in some superb activities, which were watched with gasps at their dare-devil balancing and jumping skills.
We are now in the run-up to the Primary and Secondary department sports days.
We are currently without our Primary head of department. Poor Profesora Eva had a small stroke last week and this has left her with problems on one side of her face. She has been told to rest.
The Church
This weekend another Youth EJE was held in the school. Several of our students took part and also an ex-Annexe school student whom I have known for many years now, as well as our current young volunteer from UK. It was reported as being a very special weekend when the young people experienced the depth of Jesus’ love through a variety of surprises.
In the Cathedral we had an unusually informal service last Sunday, working in groups on Bible-based activities which were fun. The children gave a presentation on books in the Bible. It was followed by a lovely family communion.
Prayer points:-
1. Please pray for the country and for wisdom for President Lugo and his government as they try to juggle the country’s books. It is impossible to keep everybody happy, with limited resources.
2. Please pray for the health of everybody in St. Andrew’s school and the Annexe School in the ever-changing temperatures.
Pray especially for Profesora Eva to make a complete recovery so that she can return to work.
Pray for the P.E. staff and students preparing for Sports days. Pray for safety.
3. Pray for all the young people who attended the EJE weekend. Pray for their faith to continue to grow and develop. Pray for protection over them.
4. This is budget planning season. Please pray for Miriam Greco and Mags Southern as they prepare the proposed school budget for next year, in view of the current difficult economic climate.
Linn Tedman, Colegio San Andres, Casilla 1124, Asuncion, Paraguay, South America. Information on http://www.samsgb.org/people/documents/tedman.pdf If you’d like to support my work through SAMS, please contact Philip Tadman (Financial Secretary), Allen Gardiner Cottage, Pembury Road, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Kent TN2 3QU email: finsec@samsgb.org Tel: 01892 538647. www.samsgb.org
