OCTOBER , 2012

Dearest Family and Friends,

Time to post some of the latest news from Cordoba on my blog. Before I know it the year 2012 will get away from me! Hope this finds each of you doing well in both body and spirit.

LST / LET'S START TALKING.  This week is my last week for classes this year. Reading will resume in March 2013. I have a special request concerning LST activities.  It would be good to find a retired married couple or a couple of retired ladies to come to Cordoba as interns this next year. If you or anyone you know might be interested, send me an email so I can put them in contact with LST Ministrys. An internship can be anywhere from 6 months to a year on the field. If no one can come this next year as interns, I will continue with small LST groups coming for 2-6 weeks to work with the readers. When teams are not here, I read with the readers on Monday and Tuesdays. Please pray for this ministry. It does open doors to share God's Word. I'd be glad to answer any questions concerning this need : jacquiemitchell@hotmail.com 

Tim Archer's Visit

Sept. 29-Oct. 3, Tim was back in Cordoba. For those who might not know, Tim and his wife, Carolina, worked for many years in Cordoba. Carolina is from Cordoba. They now live in Abilene, TX.  Tim held a very successful two-day meeting for the church. Also he taught in our small groups that meet during the week. His classes could be seen live on "livestream.com". 

Livestream.com is new! Hugo and Emanuel have set this up so that every Wed. evening the Bible study here at the building can be seen live in other places. Those watching can participate by "chat". Very interesting! They have had viewers from as far away as Texas, Florida, Costa Rica, Equador and Buenos Aires. Members, Julio and Blanca Ludemann, who live 3 hours South of the city, usually joined the study group via Skype. Now they participate via Livestream.com/iglesiadecristocordoba

Building News

I'd say for a few years, at least, many of us wanted to remove "the wall" in the meeting area. There was a nice, big space not used anymore on the other side. It's been removed! Adds a much needed area for growth. The kitchen wall has been redone with a window through which we can serve meals, etc. Then David, a beloved brother, also repainted the whole room. Looks really nice! Also Julio Ludemann planted two new trees out front.  Little details that lets those who walk by know something is happening in this place.

An added note. The church is enjoying an ACU student who is studying Spanish here in the University. Leslie (Lili) Frederick from Ft. Smith, AR is doing her last semester here in Cordoba. A busy girl. She heads back to the States the end of November.

A Glimpse of Life in the Campo

MONTI CAT.  I'm not too sure that I'm not one of the few ACU grads that has had the honor to have their personal "Wildcat".  In January, we had a bad storm in the campo. Something very similar to a tornado.  Next day a couple of lady guests went for a walk close to my house and came across a tiny "gato montes". Crying. Desparate for food. The rest is history..... We enjoyed Monti for almost 6 months. He was the center of our lives and activities. So sweet. So smart. More like a dog than a cat.  A blessing to get so close to something wild. He had us wrapped around his "paws".  He was killed in an accident with one of the dogs in July. Here are a FEW of our pictures of Monti. Enjoy.

BLESSINGS

Please read Hugo's reports. You can find his blog/report at www.family-fuente.blogspot.com  There's no way to express the thanks in my heart for these two who have come to work with the church in Cordoba. Blessings. Blessings having Hugo and Judit here.  And we wait in the promise of more workers to come in the near future.

Next week I travel to see Mother. My plans are to be in the States until Nov. 30. Arrive back in Cordoba Dec. 3.  thank you for your continued prayers. God bless you!  Love,  Jacquie

Fall - Winter 2012, Cordoba

Dearest Friends and Family,

Retirement is too busy! I can't seem to find time to be still enough to get something written in my blog. Oh me!! So much has been going on. It's been a busy fall and winter. Fast paced for several weeks. Following are some highlights I'd like to share:

Let's Start Talking 2012

LST 2012.  Mary Stephens, Barbara Gibson and Barbara Tort were here in March for 2 weeks. Then Marshall Malin and Ross DeJarnett came in May for 5 weeks. Mary and Caroline Arnold, sisters, arrived late May for 3 weeks. Great workers! Lots of reading and practice time.  Now as of August 6, I've started classes that will go until October.

May Trip to States

My visit to Arkansas and Texas in May was good. A time to be with Mother. Drive her to-and-from work 4 days a week. Help Darlene with what needs to be done at Mom's. Enjoy our time together! When in Texas, I'm with the girls and their families. Enjoy my grands, Mattias and Zoe. Also had a special visit this time with my LST workers: Mary Stephens, Vicki Grubbs, Barbara Tort and Terri Coffey. And saw my dear friends and former missionary family the Smiths and the Abels.

Family Time in July

July was filled with quality family time. The quanity is never enough... Laura, Eric, Mattias and Zoe spent 5 weeks in the campo. We enjoyed visits from Gabriela Silvestre, Hector/Gaby Cerutti and a full week with all the grands/cousins together. Jeff came for a weekend. Marcus and Luciana a whole week. Days filled with many experiences and memories. Wish I could share all the photos taken those weeks. Precious times!

Alto Alberdi Church

So much has happened this year in the church. I'm SO THANKFUL to witness all that God is doing here in His church. Some of you may receive Hugo's report: www.family-fuente.blogspot.com . Please read his report to see all that's been happening during the past few weeks.  If you don't read Spanish, the report is also translated into English.

My love and blessings to each of you!  Jacquie

Hello My Friends!

Dearest Friends and Family,

The time has come for me to get this started! I've wanted to publish my news in another format for some time, but haven't had the time to learn new "tricks". I'm learning.... and so here goes.... Hugo has been very good to help me get this up and going.

These past few months have been TOO busy. It's hard to tell all that's been going on, but I will try and sum up my news in brief with more pictures. Since Christmas there's been lots of visitors and activities. My summer was filled with house guests and gardening/canning. In March a LST team arrived to kick off this years English ministry here in Cordoba. Also in March, a group of high schoolers led by Kathy Henton came to Cordoba for a Spring break mission trip. Great youth group from Jackson, TN.

Here are some visual moments from these past summer months. Please enjoy! Blessings and love, Jacquie

Christmas Dinner-2011. A table full: Jeff and Tato, Marcus and Luciana/Emilio and Clara, Luciana's family including Abu Chami, Evaristo and Hermelinda along with sister, Lili, visiting from Paraguay. A lovely holiday season!

Christmas 2011 : Marcus and Jeff / Emilio, Clarita and Tato. Three of my six grands!

Hugo and Judit brought their parents and my dear friends for a visit and lunch. Juan and Nilda Fuente. Eva Diaz. The rainy, cool day did not dampen our visit!

Cordoba hosted the Argentina Youth Camp this year. Bolivia was also represented. I did airport runs. I have "retired" from camp cooking. It was easy to see as I picked up staff that it had been a great camp! My niece, Ashley Musick, was one of the counselors for the girls. Ashley is working with the Caballito church in Bs. As. I understand the camp planners want to return to Cordoba next year if at all possible. Good!

Old friends now living in Boliva came to help/teach in the youth camp. Butch and Patricia Sandoval. It was sooo good to see them.

It was good to get to know Enoch Rinks who works with Continent of Great Cities. Enoch works with to organize teams for our part of the Americas. His visit crossed with the youth camp so he was able to meet several from this part of the world.

Special guests Dario and Sonia Lopera with their son, Juan David. My dear friend from Caballito days Rosalina. And my dear niece, Ashley, and her visiting friend from Brazil. Dario and Sonia work with the church in Caballito.

We had the joy of starting the LST ministry this year with these 3 lovely ladies: Mary Stephens(pictured in the middle), Barbara Tork and Barbara Gibson. All Texans. This was Mary's 4th trip to Cordoba and the first time for the Barbaras to do LST abroad. They worked hard and fast as they could only stay for two weeks. It was a pleasure to have them!

Jackson, TN Spring break mission trip to Cordoba. Great group of youth. They did not stop for a full week. Worked very hard. They left behind fruits of all their labors here. Kathy Henton led the group as they are her Spanish students there in Jackson. Emily Henton was also along to help with the group.

If you've scrolled down to here, you've gotten just a glimpse of lives that have touched mine these past weeks. Lots of blessings to count! You are part of those blessings even if we don't get to see each other too often..... Love, Jacquie