Universitario

This morning, we traveled to La Ciudad Universitario (UNC) to do college ministry. There we met up with Martin and Amy, who are originally from Australia, to work with their group called ABUA. Their group focused on college students in Córdoba and allowed these students to discuss certain topics related to the Christian faith. Some of the members described the group as a 'family' because most of the students are away from their biological families and they are all there to support and encourage each other. After breaking up into small groups and eating homemade empanadas, we broke out and went in groups to hand out flyers to spread awareness for their group, ABUA.  Then, we went back to the hotel to rest and prepare for our game against Universitario. We all also had the opportunity to try matte (ma-tay), which is a tea-like drink that is native to Argentina. They drink it out of special cups, and it acts as a community cup when in groups (Coach is holding it in one of the pictures). Most of our facial expressions were very funny to the rest of the group as we each tried the matte!
Once we arrived to the field, we were told we would play three thirty minute periods and then have dinner with the team. Universitario had close to thirty-five girls and we mentally prepared ourselves to play our best because we knew that they would also play their best. We were a little disappointed that our Messiah fan-bass didn't show up to our game today ;) Their level of skill gave us high competition and we ended up tying each period. After the game we headed off the field and went to eat dinner with the girls. During this time, we had fellowship with the team, exchanging some of our Messiah gear for theirs. Will gave a message on the relationship between playing field hockey and having a relationship with Christ, and afterwards had conversation individually with some of the girls talking about the message, sharing our faith, and encouraging them to do the same. We were all encouraged by our fellowship with the other team and thank you all for your prayers' We ask that you continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will be present in every conversation we have with others.
-Emily Schillinger