Thank you for all your prayers this month. Judith Duddy, from my home church, arrived after a long but smooth journey. She is settling in well and seems to be enjoying the work that has been set for her. (English conversation).
The Church
Bishop Peter and his team in the Diocesan office, Pastors and leaders have all been busy preparing for the “working” General Synod which was held last weekend. I spoke to some of those who attended and they were very positive
in their reflections.
In the Cathedral we had another successful “Bring and Buy” lunch to raise funds for those who need help to buy much needed medication.
I visited the English church for a change of scenery. The key to the church was not available so for once we moved into the Diocesan library where Mags and Gwen led a lovely service with Babs Owen preaching a good sermon about the Lost Sheep.
The country
The main news seems to be focussed on President Lugo. He was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. He has been receiving treatment and chemotherapy in Brazil. Mercifully tumours which were found have been shrinking. The President is continuing in his duties between treatments. He maintains a smile everywhere that he goes.
The school
September was a very busy month. The eighth grade ran a very successful inter-schools football tournament for pre-schoolers, over several days after school hours. The little ones enjoyed playing and they were well supported by their parents, family and friends.
Earlier in the month the Annexe School held a Folklore Day on a Saturday. This meant that I could attend. The children performed Paraguayan dances, sang songs and read poems. Some staff also participated, their offering being an amusing sketch about a Paraguayan wedding. It was well appreciated by the parents and the locals who live near the school.
Whilst there I met up with Gloria Morales, the teacher who nearly lost her life in the supermarket fire some years ago. She looked radiant.
She is now married and she is very happy. She is a walking testimony to God’s miraculous, healing power.
In the main college we held a science fair based on projects about water. Every department in the school took part. It was a wonderful exhibition of what the children have learned. Each class gave presentations to parents in both English and Spanish.
The secondary students celebrated National Youth Day by going out to clean the streets in the barrio around the school. They had fun doing this in the morning and were then given the afternoon off, much to their delight.
At the end of the month some special visitors arrived. Former Principal, Miss Eileen Murphy and Miss Molly Cooper returned for a week as part of a visit to Argentina and Paraguay. Everybody was pleased to see them. They had quite a hectic schedule accepting invitations and visiting many people. In school we held a special tea for them with parents, ex-pupils and friends from the past.
Holidays
The school broke up for a few days break last Wednesday. I managed to get away to Iguazu Falls for two days, with visitor Judith Duddy. We had a wonderful time braving storms and cold weather followed by a day of warm sunshine. I never tire of seeing the power and wonder of God’s creation there.
Prayer Points:-
1. Please give thanks for all the lovely things that have been happening this month in the main school and in the Annexe School. We have had a busy but fruitful time. Give thanks for the safe arrival of Judith Duddy and pray for the Lord to bless her in her work with the children.
2. Give thanks that the Diocesan Synod went well. Pray for the pastors returning to their flocks. Pray that the outcome of the Synod will be to bring renewal to the spiritual lives of people in the various communities. Pray for the leaders and members of the Anglican church in Paraguay to work together as members of the Body of Christ, so the Glory of God and His love will be revealed more and more to people in Paraguay.
3. Pray for President Lugo as he continues with chemotherapy treatment. Pray for the Lord to strengthen him so that he will be able to continue in his duties. Pray for the government as they support him. Today he said that he can feel their love and the love of the people. He is drawing strength and encouragement from that. Pray for the media to step back. They are pressing in on him at every opportunity, causing hype that is not needed.
4. Please continue to pray for Fermina. I have not seen her lately. Pray for her to feel the Lord’s love and strength through her cancer treatment.
5. Please pray for the Lord to help me fight my current chest infection. High humidity levels are not helping me.
You can read in more detail, see photos and comment on some of the things that we have been up to this month, on my blogsite at http://www.linninpy.blogspot.com
Thank you, from Linn Tedman –My work can be supported through The Church Mission Society/LatinAmerica, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ You can find more information about me, on the CMS website at http://www.cms-uk.org/tabid/519/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
The Church
Bishop Peter and his team in the Diocesan office, Pastors and leaders have all been busy preparing for the “working” General Synod which was held last weekend. I spoke to some of those who attended and they were very positive
in their reflections.In the Cathedral we had another successful “Bring and Buy” lunch to raise funds for those who need help to buy much needed medication.
I visited the English church for a change of scenery. The key to the church was not available so for once we moved into the Diocesan library where Mags and Gwen led a lovely service with Babs Owen preaching a good sermon about the Lost Sheep.
The country
The main news seems to be focussed on President Lugo. He was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. He has been receiving treatment and chemotherapy in Brazil. Mercifully tumours which were found have been shrinking. The President is continuing in his duties between treatments. He maintains a smile everywhere that he goes.
The school
September was a very busy month. The eighth grade ran a very successful inter-schools football tournament for pre-schoolers, over several days after school hours. The little ones enjoyed playing and they were well supported by their parents, family and friends.
Earlier in the month the Annexe School held a Folklore Day on a Saturday. This meant that I could attend. The children performed Paraguayan dances, sang songs and read poems. Some staff also participated, their offering being an amusing sketch about a Paraguayan wedding. It was well appreciated by the parents and the locals who live near the school.
Whilst there I met up with Gloria Morales, the teacher who nearly lost her life in the supermarket fire some years ago. She looked radiant.
She is now married and she is very happy. She is a walking testimony to God’s miraculous, healing power.In the main college we held a science fair based on projects about water. Every department in the school took part. It was a wonderful exhibition of what the children have learned. Each class gave presentations to parents in both English and Spanish.
The secondary students celebrated National Youth Day by going out to clean the streets in the barrio around the school. They had fun doing this in the morning and were then given the afternoon off, much to their delight.
At the end of the month some special visitors arrived. Former Principal, Miss Eileen Murphy and Miss Molly Cooper returned for a week as part of a visit to Argentina and Paraguay. Everybody was pleased to see them. They had quite a hectic schedule accepting invitations and visiting many people. In school we held a special tea for them with parents, ex-pupils and friends from the past.
Holidays
The school broke up for a few days break last Wednesday. I managed to get away to Iguazu Falls for two days, with visitor Judith Duddy. We had a wonderful time braving storms and cold weather followed by a day of warm sunshine. I never tire of seeing the power and wonder of God’s creation there.
Prayer Points:-
1. Please give thanks for all the lovely things that have been happening this month in the main school and in the Annexe School. We have had a busy but fruitful time. Give thanks for the safe arrival of Judith Duddy and pray for the Lord to bless her in her work with the children.
2. Give thanks that the Diocesan Synod went well. Pray for the pastors returning to their flocks. Pray that the outcome of the Synod will be to bring renewal to the spiritual lives of people in the various communities. Pray for the leaders and members of the Anglican church in Paraguay to work together as members of the Body of Christ, so the Glory of God and His love will be revealed more and more to people in Paraguay.
3. Pray for President Lugo as he continues with chemotherapy treatment. Pray for the Lord to strengthen him so that he will be able to continue in his duties. Pray for the government as they support him. Today he said that he can feel their love and the love of the people. He is drawing strength and encouragement from that. Pray for the media to step back. They are pressing in on him at every opportunity, causing hype that is not needed.
4. Please continue to pray for Fermina. I have not seen her lately. Pray for her to feel the Lord’s love and strength through her cancer treatment.
5. Please pray for the Lord to help me fight my current chest infection. High humidity levels are not helping me.
You can read in more detail, see photos and comment on some of the things that we have been up to this month, on my blogsite at http://www.linninpy.blogspot.com
Thank you, from Linn Tedman –My work can be supported through The Church Mission Society/LatinAmerica, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ You can find more information about me, on the CMS website at http://www.cms-uk.org/tabid/519/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
