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Listen, Learn, Believe & Serve... ...FoC Fall Board Meeting

CAMBIO PUENTE

PAINTED MURAL LOCATED IN CAMBIO PUENTE

This mural was painted in the recreational area in Cambio Puente it represents
the collaboration between different cultures and the hope for a better future
for the community of Cambio Puente.

JOINED HANDS
In the center, the touching hands represent unity, collaboration, and friendship

coaches are donating their time to work between two countries, as shown by the U.S. and Peruvian flags on the wrists
with the children. The fact that children of the people. This symbolizes the joint effort of both nations to help in the
in Upper Cambio are receiving art, music development of the community.
and sport classes is nothing short of DOVE AND OLIVE BRANCH
miraculous. These are children who a The dove and olive branch are universal symbols of peace. Their inclusion
few years ago did not have a soup kitchen suggests a message of hope, reconciliation, and tranquility for the community.
nourishing their families, stable sources The dove frames the central landscape, symbolizing that peace embraces all the
of water, secure homes, or education actions represented in the mural.
outside a very limited under-resourced CHILDREN PLAYING AND PEOPLE WORKING
and overcrowded school.
On the sides, we see scenes of children playing, symbolizing a safe, happy,
and nurturing environment. The people working or planting also reflect the
collective effort to improve the community through work and cooperation.
RISING SUN
The sun rising on the horizon to the right symbolizes a new beginning or the
dawn of better times for the community. It suggests there is hope for progress
and development for everyone.
DIVERSITY OF ACTIVITIES
The mural also represents a variety of community activities, from building
infrastructure to developing green spaces, showing a holistic vision of a growing
community, with children, families, and a healthy environment.
In short, a community has sprouted up
on a sand dune. "The Lord works in "For we are God's collaborators, and you are God's
mysterious ways", was on all of our minds
as children showed off their beautiful labor, God's building."
artwork, performed a recorder and choir 1 Corinthians 3:9
concert, highlighted their soccer and
volleyball skills, and presented a joyful
play about some mice and a cat!

The community that the board visited
is still full of challenges, however, there
is a sense of hope and new level of
empowerment that would have been
hard to imagine even a year ago! The
board was energized by what they saw
and recommitted to seeing Listen. Learn.
Believe. Serve. through the next seven
years!

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