Mission Trip - Language Barrier
Josh has begun compiling information about the Guaraní language. According to Wikipedia, Guaraní is an exception in that it is a native language that has not succumbed to a European colonial language in prestige. In fact most Guaraní-speakers are not of indigenous ethnicity. You can even browse the Guaraní language Wikipedia, if you are so inclined.
Josh is going to compile a list of phrases in Spanish and Guaraní to help us communicate with our hosts. However, I plan to rely on the translator for most of my communication. Beyond that, I will have to hope that my rusty Spanish will be enough to communicate the basics. I have a long, and not always pleasant history with the Spanish language. But that is a story for another time. . . .
john - i found your website from, well i don’t exactly remember which one it was - i just clicked over, too, but oh well. you were having a conversation about doctrine and theology in the comment section of the other blog that got me here… maybe that will make sense.
i’m going to have to spend some time reading about your mission trip but wanted to take a moment to encourage you as you make your final preparations to leave.
monica
Thanks for the encouragement. We are excited about going and excited to see what God will do through this trip.
I think you found me through Matt’s blog.