An important meeting today

A meeting has been arranged for Nancy and me later this afternoon with the leaders of all six yearly meetings in Bolivia. Jesus Huarachi has been working to bring this group together for weeks. I sense that has been a goal of his since he became the coordinator for the South America region of COAL (Committee of Latin American Friends) - getting the various groups together more often. We now know some of the questions and concerns that will be asked of us. We hear there is alot of interest in knowing more about FWCC and in particular in FWCC as a conduit for learning more about Quaker history, testimonies, intervisitation and more.

This is shaping up to be the key meeting of our visit, and hopefully the start of more communication from the yearly meetings we know little about. Next week we have a meeting scheduled with one of these yearly meetings that is considering affilating with FWCC. We haven´t met everyone yet, but already I feel a greater connection to Friends here, unlike the ´connection´ felt from a distance at an office in Philadelphia.

Hope to have lots to share soon. Prayers for a good sense of fellowship and understanding among all to be present are appreciated.