When we first came to Central Church of Christ 40 years ago, everyone was very welcoming. They’d been without a minister of any kind for months and were happy to have a pulpit minister on whom they could rely for spiritual food every Sunday. The elders and their wives were especially gracious. I remember all … [Read more…]
I have not yet mentioned our most faithful attender at the Iglesia de Cristo. He is always waiting at the door, eager to participate. He is greeted enthusiastically by all, especially the children. We first met Brandon when Michael Carter had just returned to Panama for a few weeks. His dad was saying how excited … [Read more…]
From the bustling Panama City to the Darien (reachable only by canoe), from palatial estates to tiny one-room abodes, from the stately Embara to the diminutive Guna, from brilliantly colored toucans to the lowly mosquito, Panama is a country of contrasts. When we were driven down Millionaire Road, we were in awe—both at the fabulous … [Read more…]
El Valle Parade On Saturday, we were privileged to view a traditional parade in El Valle. Parades seem to be the main entertainment here, and they have one every few weeks. We met some other Americans around 9, when the parade was supposed to begin. Yes, the words supposed to rather leap out, don’t they! … [Read more…]
What a great Thanksgiving party we had last night! Althea and I had prepared pumpkin squares (big pan version of pumpkin pie), brownies, Craisins, bananas with peanut butter, candy corn, hot spiced cider, and sweet tea. Odd combination? Yes, but the reason is clear: we had 85 people in attendance! When we realized so many … [Read more…]
Our home is called Campimento Guadalapano, a former camp for wayward girls from Panama City, sponsored by the Daughters of Guadalupe. Now it is th home of Iglesia de Cristo, the Church of Christ in El Valle. Tuesday night, in the midst of a powerful rainstorm, we joined the local church (or they joined us, … [Read more…]
