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Teaching English in Colombia Cheryl spent May 4-12 presenting a one-week intensive English program to supplement the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes at a rural school near Bogota, Colombia. Here is how this opportunity developed: In April, 2018, Rick and I visited PAOC global workers Darren and Patty McCrea in Bogota. Darren drove us all around the city and surrounding area, giving us a firsthand view of some of the ministry projects they were involved in. We had the pleasure of meeting several local pastors with whom Darren partners to bring help, resources, and the good news of the gospel to people in need. One of these pastors mentioned that the local high school principal frequently asked if it would be possible to get help with their English classes. I told Darren that yes, that was something I would be excited about pursuing. The principal was hoping that teachers could come for a week during which he would suspend other classes so that the greatest number of stud