that was the title of Hiram’s Memorial Day message and truth be told, I think it was pretty darn good. I never heard a message on Memorial Day quite take the spin he did. He shared what Memorial Day is all about, when it started, what is usually done but then shared how for us believing folks we need on this day to remember Jesus. Like the soldiers of past wars who died to preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, Jesus died so that we may be able to enjoy spiritual freedom and like the veterans who are remembered on this day, so to Jesus should be remembered for the battles he fought (and continues to fight) on our behalf and for dying for the sake of others. He also mentioned that the Lord’s Table (Communion) is the way he wanted us to "memorialize" Him and thus, we had our first communion service. It was great (from my perspective).
It was also good to have a few visitors today. Jose and Mayra from NY surprised us as they vacationed in Miami for a few days and a few friends already living here came by to join us for the service and agape fellowship afterward.
The conversations we had were great. So good to dialogue with folks who share the Latino lens and bicultural experience; who are also asking the questions that continue to form our theology on everything! 
Selena, Edna and Jose H.
Everyone enjoyed the FL sun, good food (and lots of it) and conversation. It was surely a great day.
It is an honor and privilege to be in the lives of those who have chosen to be a part of this journey. It is our desire to continue to create wide open spaces…so that we can all find our individual voice, share in each others metamorphosis and see what the Lord has and will continue to do in each of our lives.
Hiram, Liz y Edna,
thanks for being such great hosts. Hiram, that sermon was awesome. the church plant is in our prayers. Like you Liz, we felt so grateful to God that we have fellow sojourners that we remain connected with.
P.S I devoured the last of the food back at my hotel room while watching the Miami Heat game. Que rico!
Also, I’ll share some of my pics with you once to I return to the Gran Manzana…
Hey Liz & Hiram,
I am a self-confessed delinquent blogger, but I couldn’t pass up this moment to say thank you for opening your home, your friends and your food to us ;-). Sharing the communion together, was a poignant time for me-I couldn’t help but see God’s hand in the timing of this experience. I was reminded that community cost, and its wonderful and worth it when we drink the cup…
Love,
Mayra
Hey Jose and Mayra
You guys surprised us and it was a good one. We all had a wonderful time and we realize that taking the time to fellowship and break bread together is such a powerful thing. So glad you guys were able to share with us on that day. Hope to see you back soon as we say…when you’re here you’re familia.