From the Wider Circle E-News, the weekly newsletter of the Presbytery of Des Moines:

Westminster Mission Intern heads to El Salvador Teaching English

Des Moines Westminster Presbyterian Church member Alisha Lundberg is traveling to Berlín, El Salvador to begin her 6-week teaching English experience. Below is an excerpt from her blog http://alilorraine.blogspot.com  (The blog name is in memory of Alisha’s father, who called her “Ali Lorraine” and always encouraged her to travel and create her own adventures.)

“Hola a todos! As most of you know by now I will be leaving on February 8th to spend 6 weeks in the town of Berlín in Usulután, El Salvador. There I will be teaching English in a local school and a community class, and trying to gain a better understanding of the school system. I will be able to work on my Spanish language skills, learn more about the town of Berlín, and eat beans every day! Most importantly, I will be spending time with some of the most loving and generous people I have ever met. It is truly a blessing to be received into a community with open arms and open hearts. The happiness and hopefulness of the people never ceases to amaze me, especially when they are faced with tremendous social and economic injustice. I hope their kindness and positive thinking will rub off on me, and that I will be able to bring a part of that joy back to the U.S. with me… ~ Con cariño, Alisha Lundberg