Studying and training

I know that I haven't posted in a while. For that, I apologize. We are incredibly busy here all the time. We have 5 days with 2 classes per day. Then we have drama practice 6 days a week. The only day off is Sunday. And the first half of that is going to church. After church, i usually just lay around and rest up for the busy week ahead.
I am enjoying myself. I never thought that I would like learning these dramas. But, I think I am getting pretty good at it. We have learned a total of 4 dramas and 3 or so choreographys. In 3 of the dramas, I have one of the main roles. (God or Satan) I think playing Satan is a little harder because I have to shiver and look evil all the time. When I play God, I just stand up really straight, and try to look holy. There was a time a few months ago that I thought all of these dramas would be very cheesy. In fact, if i would have known that there was this much emphasis on dramas, I probably wouldn't have come here. I'm glad I didn't see that before. Because, now that I am learning them, I am seeing how incredibly powerful they are. Sometimes when we practice them, we watch the staff perform them first. And when I see it, it gives me goosebumps.

Things are going really well, we have about a month left of classes and drama training before we head out for outreach. I am very excited about that. I can't wait to perform some of these dramas for hundreds of people. I am excited to see their reactions. From what I hear, anything that has to do with theater down here is very well excepted. I am also excited to be able to share the love of Christ to people after we perform. I am expecting miracles.

I got some news the other day that there is an extra expense on the outreach phase of the DTS. Bolivia charges a "vengeance tax" to United States citizens only. Apparently they charge exactly what the U.S charges for a Bolivian to get into the States. This was unexpected. Seems it will put a crunch on my financial situation. There was a time where I would be worried about this. But, over and over God has shown his faithfulness, and come through with however much or however little financial support I need.

Please continue to pray for me, as God has instructed me that I will come back to South America after the DTS. I'm not sure where yet. Or for how long (at least 2 years).. But that will take a lot of prayer. I will need to speak at churches to gain support, all of the missionaries down here tell me to try to get monthly supporters. I also need guidance from my leaders here. So far, they have been great. They are praying for God to show me where He wants me. When they could be trying to recruit me.

So that's the situation for the time being. If i failed to mention something, or if you have a question, please email me at Mikesway0078@yahoo.com Thanks for your love and support. I miss you guys......