Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Show in Mexico

We are flying out today to the city of Tuxtla in Mexico. We will be performing there and giving the gospel. I don't really know what to expect. One of the pastors that work with the people of the area tried to explain the difference between doing a show here and performing there. He said that the attention span is much greater in Mexico. He told me this story to help me understand:

A couple of years ago, he flew down there a month before the crew came in order to set things in place. He told the people that they would be bringing a clown. The leaders of the local church did not know what a clown was. After they found out, word got around town that a clown was coming. A 5 year old little boy climbed on his donkey and road down a steep hill. He sat at the bottom of the hill for two days. Finally, someone asked why he was sitting there. He said that he was waiting to see the clown. They explained that the clown would be coming in 30 more days, so he packed up his things and went back up the hill.

Pray that the show goes well. This will be our first experience with a translator. Also, pray for clarity. We want just the right amount of salvations. We will be helping a church get started in this city. Please pray that people that come to our show will be compelled to come to the new church.

1 comments:

Amber said...

We've planted 12 churches in Brasil, I've been blessed to be a part of 2 of them it was the most awesome experience of my life! You will become such close friends with the interpreters, they will always be a part of your life. I am so excited for you guys. We'll be praying for the Lords will to be done.