Meeting with local leaders

Last night I was able for the first time to attend the local leaders meetings for Churches of Christ in the city. It was a great night. They meet every two months for several hours. My Portuguese is finally at a place that I can understand at least a little of what is happening. Of course, I still have a ways to go before I understand all of it, but it was a good milstone for me. It was nice to build on the relationships we have been forming with these leaders of the churches. I had a good time and a few laughs especially when after about 20-30 minutes of talking one of the guys would ask if I understand and then wait for me to say, "Sort of." Nevertheless it was a good start and I look forward to more in the future.