Missionary Retreat in Mexico City - Part 3 by Ethan

I really felt at home in Mexico for sure. It was a great experience being in another culture- especially since that is what we are studying in school this year. Mexico City was really different than anywhere I have ever been. I didn't remember very much. It had been three years since we visited. The food was delicious. After spending a week in Mexico, I really grew to love the country. I want to go back. 

For part of our trip, we participated in the OMS Missionary retreat in a city called Valle de Bravo. I loved the city. The roads were narrow and filled with lots of stores. We were there during the weekend of the Day of the Dead. We got to see a parade called Carnival... and learn about some of the traditions in Mexico.  I really loved being with the missionaries and getting to know them better. I learned a lot from the sessions at the retreat. 

In Valle de Bravo

A market in Valle de Bravo

Ice cream!

The church in the city square

The city square is filled with bright colors and lots of people.

We got to go boating/tubing with the missionaries on the large lake in Valle de Bravo.

This is a picture of Dad tubing with Amelia on his back.... 

Our hotel was right on the lake. It was so pretty and fun.

We played A LOT of soccer! All of the Dads played as well. I loved playing soccer! 

Maddie led worship for the missionary retreat. She did an awesome job!
Joshua played a song as well.  He is really learning a lot on the guitar!

Mr. Skinner from OMS was the teacher of the sessions.

My favorite session was the last one... It taught be about how we are
fighting against a defeated enemy as followers of Jesus.