Amigos - the words

AMIGOS by Rommel Osmani Ramos

(Verse 1) AMIGOS YO LES QUIERO CANTAR
Friends, I want you all to sing
ESTA CANCION PARA PARTICIPAR
This song to join in
LLEVANDO ESTE MENSAJE A LOS AMIGOS
Carrying this message to friends
QUE TODOS JUNTOS LUCHEMOS POR LA PAZ
That all together, we fight for peace

(Coro.) POR QUE ESTE MUNDO ANDA DESCONTROLADO
Because this world spins out of control
NO HACEMOS NADA EN BIENESTAR COMUN
And we do nothing for the common good
PORQUE LAS DROGAS LOS TIENEN ATRAPADOS
Because many are trapped by drugs
Y ES IMPORTANTE QUE NO TE METAS TU
Its important you don't let that happen to you

(Verse 2) TANTAS OFERTAS QUE HAY SE NOS PRESENTAN
With Composer, Hurst BartleyMany temptations are presented us
A MAS DE ALGUNAS TU TIENES QUE LLEGAR
Many more will you have to come
PUES REFLEXIONA ANTES DE QUE LOS ACEPTES
But think carefully before you accept them
Y YA NO PIENSAS IGUAL QUE LOS DEMAS
And don't think like all the rest (Don't always follow the crowd?)

(Verse 3) FELICITO A TODO EL GRUPO DE JOVENES
I congratulate all the youth group
PORQUE ESTAN TODOS COMPROMETIDOS CON DIOS
Because the are all in relation with God
Y ES UN APOYO PARA TODA LA IGLESIA
And it supports the entire church
Y SON EJEMPLO PARA TODOS LOS DEMAS
And is an example for all the rest

(Coro.) POR QUE ESTE MUNDO ANDA DESCONTROLADO
Because this world spins out of control
NO HACEMOS NADA EN BIENESTAR COMUN
We know nothing of the common good
PORQUE LAS DROGAS LOS TIENEN ATRAPADOS
Because many are trapped by drugs
Y ES IMPORTANTE QUE NO TE METAS TU
It’s important you don't let that happen to you

(Verse 4) AMIGOS YO LES QUIERO INVITAR
Friends I want to invite you all
A UN RINCONCITO AQUI EN MI CORAZON
To a little corner here in my heart
ORANDO POR TODOS, TODOS LOS QUE SUFREN
Praying for all, all who suffer
Y VAN POR LA CALLE CON GRAN DESILUCION
And take to the streets with great disillusionment

Reflections

As this year comes to a close, I am reflecting on the impacts our mission team had on the community of San Jose. We have had the chance to present a review of our mission twice to our church and once to another church with future presentations during the upcoming lenten season also to another church that is going to send a team to San Jose in 2008. Bringing the word of God to our focus group - the teenagers of San Jose, was a challenging opportunity and completely rewarding experience. God's plan was far greater than our own and was clearly working in this community before we arrived. We came up with this idea of holding a religious lip sync contest and it blossomed almost majically into "Evento Musical Cristiano" - which was grande by the way. The organizer from the community posted a sign at her home store that said - [Attend without Fail] - and they did! 200-300 Daily for 5 days in horrible (to us) heat. It was amazing to meet the boys that were touched by the word of God and attending church with them. To see the community supporting each other - across the board - all the different Christian faith churches. Chatting with the leaders of the church's and hearing about the challenges they face in their lives. Exposing children with talents that no one knew they had - giving them a forum to express their beliefs openly and honestly in such a creative manner. Being invited to pray WITH people in clearly desperate situations, praying for people that asked us for needed prayers, praying for people that didn't know we were praying for them. The connection to Christ was clear in the lyrics that were submitted to us by teens - most of them tell their own stories of how the Lord helped them or how they searched for and found Him. Sharing our testimonies and encouraging everyone that attended the daily events to look to the bible for answers to the most difficult times in our lives. Leaving behind 200 bibles for their community. During the week, we were emphasizing the promises of God: God loves you, knows you, is with you, treasures you, and forgives you. It will truly be a week that none of the teenagers, their family and friends or our team will ever forget. Experiencing the love of God is everlasting.