The Chef
10:54 AM
Camila is a teenager that we met when we went caroling on our teen activity in December. We went to sing at the local police station, and after we sang to them, we got to talk to them. I met Camila, and chatted in "small talk" with her. I felt horrible, because unlike every good missionary, I didn't have any tracts in my hand or purse! Another one of my teenagers, Carmela, came up to me and said, "Could you please invite Camila to our church????" "I don't have any tracts, I told her... but I'll do it anyways." Right after I invited Camila to church, Carmela told her, "I'll come by your house tomorrow to pick you up." I was shocked! They already knew each other! I kinda laughed to myself as I watched them converse for the next few minutes. (They were obviously already good friends! I guess Carmela just wanted me to invite her to church.... lol)
The next day, Camila came to church with Carmela and got saved. She's been coming to church, to pass out tracts with our teen group, and has also become involved in our youth choir. She has a very sweet spirit, and you will almost always see her with a smile on her face. Last week she also brought her two sisters to church with her. She wants to get baptized this coming Sunday, but Dan and I needed to talk to her parents, which is why I wanted to go visit her family so much.
We drove around for a while in Camila's neighborhood yesterday, but when we could not find her house (address systems are SO wacky in this third world country!) we decided to go back to the police station in hopes to find one of her parents. Sure enough, her Dad walked out and began talking with us. Apparently, he's the chef for the police station, and makes all the meals for those working. We had a delightful discussion with him. While we talked with him about Camila and her sweet sisters, we asked for permission for her to be baptized this Sunday. He said Yes!!!! Not only did he say yes though, my husband also had the opportunity to lead Henry, the Chef, to Christ!
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That is so wonderful!
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