Last Sunday, June 20, was another wonderful day in the Lord! Of course, Magda (the teenage girl staying with us) and I went to the mountains to teach my kiddos, but Mike stayed in La Esperanza to finish a series of messages that he had been giving in one of our sister churches, La Iglesia Bautista El Redentor (the Redeemer Baptist Church).
Clemente preached to about 18 adults in the little adobe house, and I had 17 in my class outside in a covered area behind their house. Along with my children, I had two kittens and several baby ducks in my class. As I've said, you just never know what's going to happen!
After leaving Naranjitos, even though we dropped a few people off in their communities, we picked up even more who wanted to attend the next service in Ojo de Agua. So, once again, we had a truck full of people.
We arrived in Ojo de Agua a little early, but people were already beginning to arrive. Although we still have benches to be made, the baptistery and new tile floor make such a difference in the appearance of the church. Every Sunday, now, we have new visitors, and I was so pleased to see also in attendance the young couple and the man who
accepted Christ last week! We have some who walk an hour to come to the services here!
We arrived home around 2:45, hungry and ready for a bathroom! Mike was already home, of course, and he, too, had had a wonderful service. After "lunch", a short rest and a little review of my lesson and Mike with sermon, we were out the door again for our 6 p.m. service at our church in La Esperanza.
It, too, was a good service, well attended and with several visitors. The best part, though, was that after the service we had three teenage girls from the Student's Home accept the Lord as their personal Savior! That brings the total up to 93 people who have accepted Christ in the last five months!!! We just thank the Lord and praise His name for pouring out His blessings on His people here in Honduras!!!
Even though we realize how important it is for Mike to get his cancer checkup every six months, it's difficult to think about the fact that we must return to the States in a week and a half! It is very hard to leave again so soon, especially when we see God's hand at work in so many areas.
If you are reading this and you are a prayer warrior, I have several things that I would appreciate you remembering in your prayers:
1. Please pray that Mike would get a good report on his cancer and that we might return to Honduras quickly. (When we returned to Honduras the last of February his PSA was below 2. His last PSA a couple of weeks ago was 4.9.) This is a great concern of ours.
2. Alex is no longer able to help me with my children's classes. I especially need at least two people who are willing to teach, one teacher for the mountain classes and one for our church in La Esperanza, especially while we are in the States.
3. Strength, stamina, and wisdom for our young workers who will continue to carry on the work here.
4. That the Honduran government will complete the papers for Magda's visa so that she may join her new family in the United States.
5. For our co-workers, Arlen and Jason Stevens, as they return to Honduras on July 13th with their new baby and young son.
6. That God will continue to bless His work here, that He would continue to give us souls, raise up leaders and workers, and that each work would continue to grow and move forward.
We are so appreciative of each of you who take an interest in the ministry here. May our Heavenly Father richly bless you!
Since Mike stayed in La Esperanza, Hotir was behind the wheel of our truck. Every other Sunday we go to our work in Naranjitos, which is another 30-40 minutes on down the road past San Lorenzo, and this was our Sunday to be there. Once again, the back of our pickup gradually filled as we picked up people along the way. As we passed Ojo de Agua and San Lorenzo there were several, adults and children, waiting at the side of the road to join us for the service. Many enjoy going to Naranjitos with us, even though there will be services in their community, too. They don't mind going to two services on Sunday morning! 
This is a great encouragement to the small group of believers in Naranjitos. It is here where we plan to build a church building next year. The land is already cleared and waiting!
This is a great encouragement to the small group of believers in Naranjitos. It is here where we plan to build a church building next year. The land is already cleared and waiting!After leaving Naranjitos, even though we dropped a few people off in their communities, we picked up even more who wanted to attend the next service in Ojo de Agua. So, once again, we had a truck full of people.
We arrived in Ojo de Agua a little early, but people were already beginning to arrive. Although we still have benches to be made, the baptistery and new tile floor make such a difference in the appearance of the church. Every Sunday, now, we have new visitors, and I was so pleased to see also in attendance the young couple and the man who
accepted Christ last week! We have some who walk an hour to come to the services here!
By the time the services started, the church was full and, down the hill in Hermana Enrique's little house, I had a room full excited children ready for class. Last week I started a Sunday School competition to encourage the children to memorize Scripture and invite their friends, so I was very pleased to see eight new children in my class!
It, too, was a good service, well attended and with several visitors. The best part, though, was that after the service we had three teenage girls from the Student's Home accept the Lord as their personal Savior! That brings the total up to 93 people who have accepted Christ in the last five months!!! We just thank the Lord and praise His name for pouring out His blessings on His people here in Honduras!!!
Even though we realize how important it is for Mike to get his cancer checkup every six months, it's difficult to think about the fact that we must return to the States in a week and a half! It is very hard to leave again so soon, especially when we see God's hand at work in so many areas.
If you are reading this and you are a prayer warrior, I have several things that I would appreciate you remembering in your prayers:
1. Please pray that Mike would get a good report on his cancer and that we might return to Honduras quickly. (When we returned to Honduras the last of February his PSA was below 2. His last PSA a couple of weeks ago was 4.9.) This is a great concern of ours.
2. Alex is no longer able to help me with my children's classes. I especially need at least two people who are willing to teach, one teacher for the mountain classes and one for our church in La Esperanza, especially while we are in the States.
3. Strength, stamina, and wisdom for our young workers who will continue to carry on the work here.
4. That the Honduran government will complete the papers for Magda's visa so that she may join her new family in the United States.
5. For our co-workers, Arlen and Jason Stevens, as they return to Honduras on July 13th with their new baby and young son.
6. That God will continue to bless His work here, that He would continue to give us souls, raise up leaders and workers, and that each work would continue to grow and move forward.
We are so appreciative of each of you who take an interest in the ministry here. May our Heavenly Father richly bless you!
3 comments:
Mom, I will be praying for each of your prayer requests.
I love you.
I am praying and will continue to pray for these requests. Praise the Lord for such great results. Keep up the good work. It's great to have heroes like you and your husband.
Ben
Thank you both so much for your prayers. THAT is what keeps us going and keeps God blessing! We love you!!!
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