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2011- New Friends at Ministerio Manantial de Vida and a New Hobby

I celebrated New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Day last year with a Hispanic Church Ministerio Manatial de Vida. I had never been there before, but was invited through facebook, so I joined them in their celebration. That night led to meeting many new friends at la Iglésia Ministerio Manatial de Vida. I also bought a new camera last year that allowed to me to explore my new hobby of photography. My new friends and my new hobby combined for some memorable moments in 2011.

my friend Fidel at Father's Day celebration with his family

My camera and I were able to join in on some holiday celebrations such as a Father’s Day lunch, Labor Day  Buñuelos party, and Christmas Day services. Perhaps to the relief of my friends at my weekend group I had a new outlet for my fun with photography. It has been a joy to be able to snap some photos for my friends at Ministerio.

1st worship service at their new location

It was a meaningful moment when my friends at Ministerio were able to celebrate having their own building to worship in and no longer need to rent a facility.

Pastor Rogelio teaching before baptisms at the lake

My camera and I were able to join in on some events that were celebrations for the church such as a baptism celebration at a Wagon Train Lake. We were also able to join in on some salient moments such as a Quinceañera, 15th birthday party, for a young lady at the church.

My new hobby led to me being asked to take pictures of a wedding at Ministerio Manatial de Vida. That has led me to another new hobby which is using my iPhoto to produce slide shows etc.

It is my belief that we are never too old to try new experiences and to meet new people. In 2010 it was studying Español. In 2011 it was meeting my new friends and my new hobby. I look forward t seeing what 2012 brings. In 2011 my camera and I had many fun moments with my new friends at Ministerio Manatial de Vida. This next picture that I end with shows how much fun we had. I helped to make buñuelos and my assistant stood in awe of my ability lol.

me with my assistant buñuelos maker Ely

December 29, 2011 Posted by internationalmatt | Experiences of international friends, Hispanic friends, Holidays, International Friendships, Internationals | Leave a Comment