La Paz, part 1

I'm (Dan) back briefly in Cochabamba from a youth Evangelism Crusade going on in the capital city of La Paz and El Alto. Both cities are above 10,000 feet in elevation, and having just come out of winter, it's still really cold there (even inside buildings since central heating doesn't exist. You can see our scarves and hats in the pictures I've attached.

We received a group of 28 Peruvians who arrived on Saturday to help with the Crusade. Over lunch they told us about their 36 hour journey, including a 6 hour delay at the border during which they spread out as a team, sharing their testimonies and the gospel, and saw 5 people come to Christ.

Please continue praying as we work to reach, disciple, and mobilize Bolivian youth and young adults. In numerous conversations with the 15 young adult groups participating in the Evangelism Crusade, the biggest need continues to be leaders who are willing to invest their time and disciple this generation. I've been overwhelmed with the need for mentors as I've traveled to La Paz now 4 times in the past months. and I've been blessed by the numerous significant conversations and the receptiveness and hosptiality I've received. I'll try to send a more complete update when I return again on Saturday.

Praises
* Today after 2 years of paperwork and standing in lines, we finished everything needed to get Permanent Bolivian ID Cards for Naomi and Benji! This morning's appointment only took 2 hours of waiting, so we celebrated by all going out for ice cream.
* I have had safe travel during the long 6 hour bus rifdes, and have only gotten sick once in all 3 trips!
* Daryl and the kids are doing well during the times when I am gone, though it's always hard to be

Prayer
* Pray for many decisions for Christ and recommitments to walk with Christ between now and Saturday, and for the follow-up which will be going on for the next 12 months.
* Pray that the pastors and leaders of the churches would see the importance of investing their time in the youth.
* Pray for Daryl as she prepares for her trip to Chile next month, and for our family as we prepare to be in the States Nov. - Jan.

Love, Dan Daryl Naomi Ben & Rachel