Bogota

At 7 o'clock in the morning our friends brought us to the airport in Bogota, Colombia. It's time to go home. Everyone is tired and satisfied about what was done during the last week.

Bogota city is located in the mountainous and at this trip, as never before, we experienced a hard breathing all the time due to the high altitude: not enough oxygen to breathe.


Driving up to the steep incline.

After four days of the conference, we ministered in churches few times on Saturday and Sunday (pictures above and below from different churches)


Also, we had a privilege to minister to pastors from the hard to reach areas. They arrived from the area where is no electricity yet, no roads, no any civilization so far; many of them came from jungles. We prayed with them. God gave us a strong word of encouragement for them. Our God is going to do something very special at that areas. Our God is God Almighty!

That's Olga helping in the kitchen. On that small kitchen we prepared meals for our big team.

On the picture above, you can see that onstruction work is almost done on this project. The church in Bogota has a large lovely heart for the street children and already has many projects for them: this building should be used for children as well.


What kind of work is going on the hill? Potatoes harvest! People are picking potatoes. They got many bags (sacks) of potatoes. Praise God for a great harvest!

At the last day, we participated in the children ministry. The church purchased gifts for kids who live far away on the very hill. That community has its lighthouse (I didn't see any river around...)

On the top of the mountains was cold. Colombians do not have any heater systems (normally, they wouldn't need it). They have had warm clothes. Also, many of them kept mouth covered by scarf.

Games and New Year presents! Children had a school break in January.

What is in?

Colombia Conference

Guayabal is a beautiful place in Colombia, located on West from the capital city. It is only about 2 hours to drive without traffic, but with traffic it took us about 4 hours during the night to come from the airport.

270 people stayed in this complex. The good meal was provided three times a day.



The theme of the conference was taken from the I Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." Many Pastors and leaders of different churches arrived with their families from the Bogota area. They were hungry for the words of God and ready to take a next step of faith.

The powerful word touched hearts and people cried out to God at the altar.


On the pictures above and below, you can see an Evangelist and a worship leader. He got blind many years ago after a gunshot and that situation brought him to Jesus. His ministry is wonderful. He helps people to came closer to the throne of God. His wife is always next to him.


The handicapped couple from the picture above serves as missionaries in Spain. The health condition didn't stop them from being active for the Kingdom of God. They serve mostly for the people with the limited ability. Also, they play wheelchair basketball.


Three days on the row, we ministered for families. God is bringing His standards into marriage relationship and family. Praise God for His work. Many marriages were going through difficult time. One couple was already separated but God healed their hearts and relationship. They cried together and hugged each other. God restored and refreshed many marriages during this conference. Praise God!

We prayed for this young couple too. We believe God makes them strong so they would be able to minister to their parents and siblings. Also, we prayed for them to have a baby.


The conference is over. People are ready to leave. Our hearts are with Colombians.

The beautiful view of the Andes mountains.