I'm not sure that I've ever posted a picture of the hangar before, so just in case, here's a glimpse.
Jeyson's parents also came from Goiania to spend Fri-Sat with us at our home. It was great to have them over! They also came for the tour with us.
There was a great turn out of kids - about 15 kids plus leaders. We were so surprised and pleased in their interest, especially because they had to come at 8 am on a Sat morning! Many of the kids have never flown before or seen a plane up close, so they were fascinated and asked great questions about planes and missions.Here Jeyson is describing how the plane moves.
And out showing the runway, explaining how to take off and land.
They also found it so interesting when Jeyson demonstrated all of the complicated things pilots have to communicate on the radio. (Though of course he didn't actually have the radio on as he showed it) This is the room where a person who is accompanying a flight by radio can see the runway and talk on the radio. The kids were especially fascinated that a pilot has to use so many words on in English while talking on the radio, since that is the international language of aviation. For example, when you talk on the radio you have to identify your airplane with the letters in English. When you are flying the PT-MBI airplane, you have to refer to it as "Papa, Tango, Mike, Bravo, India" - using a word for each letter. This is much easier for Jeyson than it is for the other pilots who can't speak English!!
And demonstrating how to use the "aeronautical chart" - not to be confused with a map, as I myself learned yesterday during the tour!
Group picture - we're on the left in the back
Speaking of looking around our mission, here is a completely different type of room in our mission that unfortunately this week I had to get to know a little too up close. This is the dental office in our mission. I know I've mentioned that our mission does medical/dental/evangelistic outreach trips to poor and remote areas as a ministry, but I don't think I've ever mentioned that our mission actually has a small, one room dental office where people from the community can receive very low cost dental care by Omar, a dentist, and his assistant, Matilde, who are missionaries with Asas. They meet physical needs while ministering to the patient spiritually. When on Monday I needed to go to the dentist, Omar treated my teeth and challenged me spiritually almost the whole time my mouth was open. I truly can say I left with improved teeth and feeling ministered to. What a practical and unique outreach.
This week was also the last meeting of our small group training. Now, each couple is going to start their own evangelistic neighborhood small group. Jailson (third from left), who lead the training will continue coming along side us for the next 6 months as the groups get off the ground. We're really going to miss meeting together with these other couples, but as Jailson challenged, this group is very comfortable, but we were not saved to stay in our comfort zones, but to step out and reach out to others.
As I mentioned, Jeyson's parents spent this weekend with us and here is our wonderful dinner Friday evening. We also invited Andres and Camila so Jeyson's parents and them could finally meet. It was a hot evening so we enjoyed our Chinese food out on our small porch.
Saturday morning, Jeyson's parents were a terrific help to us. Now all of our curtains are sewn and up thanks to Jeyson's mom. (In addition to the curtains we bought last week, we bought fabric to make some for the other rooms) Also now, our garden is well underway thanks to them! Jeyson's parents brought tons of plants from their farm and we set to work digging up weeds, turning over dirt, and planting. Now we just have to plant some herbs and then put grass in the open areas. We'll post a final picture when it's all done.
Finally, last night we went out to dinner for Valentine's day, even though Valentines' day is in June here in Brazil. We enjoyed some great Italian food and when we came home had the special treat of chocolate and peanut butter covered pretzels that my mom had sent to us in the mail....YUM! We hope you had a great Valentine's day as well!
And out showing the runway, explaining how to take off and land.
They also found it so interesting when Jeyson demonstrated all of the complicated things pilots have to communicate on the radio. (Though of course he didn't actually have the radio on as he showed it) This is the room where a person who is accompanying a flight by radio can see the runway and talk on the radio. The kids were especially fascinated that a pilot has to use so many words on in English while talking on the radio, since that is the international language of aviation. For example, when you talk on the radio you have to identify your airplane with the letters in English. When you are flying the PT-MBI airplane, you have to refer to it as "Papa, Tango, Mike, Bravo, India" - using a word for each letter. This is much easier for Jeyson than it is for the other pilots who can't speak English!!
And demonstrating how to use the "aeronautical chart" - not to be confused with a map, as I myself learned yesterday during the tour!
Group picture - we're on the left in the back
Speaking of looking around our mission, here is a completely different type of room in our mission that unfortunately this week I had to get to know a little too up close. This is the dental office in our mission. I know I've mentioned that our mission does medical/dental/evangelistic outreach trips to poor and remote areas as a ministry, but I don't think I've ever mentioned that our mission actually has a small, one room dental office where people from the community can receive very low cost dental care by Omar, a dentist, and his assistant, Matilde, who are missionaries with Asas. They meet physical needs while ministering to the patient spiritually. When on Monday I needed to go to the dentist, Omar treated my teeth and challenged me spiritually almost the whole time my mouth was open. I truly can say I left with improved teeth and feeling ministered to. What a practical and unique outreach.
This week was also the last meeting of our small group training. Now, each couple is going to start their own evangelistic neighborhood small group. Jailson (third from left), who lead the training will continue coming along side us for the next 6 months as the groups get off the ground. We're really going to miss meeting together with these other couples, but as Jailson challenged, this group is very comfortable, but we were not saved to stay in our comfort zones, but to step out and reach out to others.
As I mentioned, Jeyson's parents spent this weekend with us and here is our wonderful dinner Friday evening. We also invited Andres and Camila so Jeyson's parents and them could finally meet. It was a hot evening so we enjoyed our Chinese food out on our small porch.
Saturday morning, Jeyson's parents were a terrific help to us. Now all of our curtains are sewn and up thanks to Jeyson's mom. (In addition to the curtains we bought last week, we bought fabric to make some for the other rooms) Also now, our garden is well underway thanks to them! Jeyson's parents brought tons of plants from their farm and we set to work digging up weeds, turning over dirt, and planting. Now we just have to plant some herbs and then put grass in the open areas. We'll post a final picture when it's all done. 
Finally, last night we went out to dinner for Valentine's day, even though Valentines' day is in June here in Brazil. We enjoyed some great Italian food and when we came home had the special treat of chocolate and peanut butter covered pretzels that my mom had sent to us in the mail....YUM! We hope you had a great Valentine's day as well!
2 comments:
So glad you got to spend time with Jeyson's parents! :)
So glad the tour was such a success and you had a great visit with your in laws. And choc covered pb pretzels?! Man that sounds delicious!!
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