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Hi all,

I'm new here and found you as I was searching for an idea for one of my church's pastors. We are doing a pastor appreciation month and have a pastor from Colombia. We are putting containers in our fellowship hall that are symbolic of the pastor's interests to hold cards and gifts from the church family. Do you all have any suggestions for me? Our pastor misses his homeland so, anything with a Colombian theme would be greatly appreciated.

To give you a better idea of size and theme...for our music pastor we're thinking a violin case, for our pastor that has lost bunches of weight and is into that groove we're filling a gym bag, another pastor loves gardening so we're doing a flower pot. Get it? Thanks a bunch, folks!

By nazarene on Sep 27, 2004, 12:16 in Friendly Talkzone.

nazarene says on Sep 28, 2004, 05:55:

I realize I'm new, but c'mon people. I just need a little help here. I thought you would all be happy to share your knowledge and the culture of this country!

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2retirensa says on Sep 28, 2004, 06:09:

I can't help because I am not Colombian, but knowing where your pastor is from will probably be of help to others. Different areas will have different customs, etc. Be patient, someone will ans you when they have time.

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nazarene says on Sep 28, 2004, 06:37:

Thanks, 2retirensa Unfortunately, I'm not sure what part he is from. I'll try to find out, though. Patience is not one of my strong points =). Plus, I need to have this idea and get the item by Thursday. Nothing like short notice, huh?

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Elsa Lopez says on Sep 28, 2004, 13:58:

I think you should try somthing else Colombian things are hard to find here unless you are in NY, Miami or California. A "mochila" can help, but I don't think you can find one easily. A sobrero boltiao too, but does are things you can only find in Colombia. An Hamaca, or maybe a nice kniten basquet could work.

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nazarene says on Sep 29, 2004, 05:11:

Please forgive me Elsa but I have no idea what any of your suggestions are other than the kitchen basket! My Spanish is actually relatively good, but I've not heard of the things you mentioned. Would you please explain? I am near DC so that may be of some help?

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gringa-colombiana says on Sep 29, 2004, 12:32:

Nazarene, if you provide me with some info on your pastor, like what part of Colombia he is from, etc. I will make an attempt to provide you with ideas.

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