Sunday in Bolivia

Day 6- Sunday and church in Bolivia

Today was our first Sunday in Cochabamba. We were to meet a Bolivian translator from the hospital to attend her church. After an hour long Trufi ride we found her church in one of Cochabamba's more wealthy suburbs. The church was called "bueno pastor" ("the good shepherd"). Pastor also means shepherd in spanish.
Bolivian church is obviously all in spanish and it is also very long. Otherwise it is exactly the same as in Australia. In fact, this church reminded me of many small churches I have been to. We studied Romans 12:1-10 and discussed the importance of serving your local church and community. We sang some songs in spanish. Many of which were familiar- Hillsong has even reached Cochabamba, Bolivia.

In Bolivia, everyone greets women with a kiss- the women kiss women and the men kiss women. Yes, for two Australians with inordinarily large personal space bubbles this was very daunting. I am so grateful that the other volunteers warned us about this custom. At the church when it came time for greeting we prepared ourselves for a more than friendly welcoming. I have never kissed so many strangers in my life!