1. The Alpha course. I am particularly interested right now in the ways we could work together with the Catholic Church to use the Alpha course in Puerto Supe. I still feel convinced that the Alpha course has huge potential in this town, and I expect to see many lives changed by God through this vehicle.

2. Knitting. For some time I have been thinking about knitting as an activity I may want to share here. Beyond giving people something fun and productive to do, I am interested in using it as a way to help the poor here. I would love to facilitate a program to knit blankets for the poorest of the town- something practical but also a gift of love and compassion.

3. Support group for families of addicts. Since we first heard about this town, I knew that real progress would not be made until we addressed the problem of addiction that is spreading like a virus through the families of Puerto Supe. I also know that I don’t know much about ministering to addicts. In conversations this week, I am beginning to see that one of the ways that I can (maybe) make a significant difference is by facilitating a support group for families of addicts. I intend to do some research into Celebration Recovery and Al-Anon over the next few months in preparation. I am excited about finding a place to address this pervasive and debilitating disease in Puerto Supe.

1 Comment

1. Anonymous on December 24, 2007 at 3:06 AM

   hannah-
   we have a booming celebrate recovery program at our church and I'd be glad to put you in touch with some of the leadership, if you want to dialogue or ask questions. They're nice people.
   
   Really like your ideas. Really do.
   love,
   tara