Dear Friends in Christ,
“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
We hope that all of you had a blessed Christmas time and that you will have a wonderful NEW YEAR!! We want to thank the churches and individuals for the special Christmas love offerings; they met several needs!
Anáhuac: After much planning and preparation, the “Iglesia Bautista Semilla Preciosa” had a wonderful Christmas program with 122 present. (Our highest attendance) The teens presented a drama “The Message”; the real meaning of Christmas written by Miguel, one of our older teens. They also had a puppet show for the kids, and did a great job on both productions. The children’s classes also had a part in the program. It was encouraging to see the participation.
The ladies brought food and we had a great time of food and fellowship after the morning service. We also gave each of the kids a goody bag, and a small gift that had been provided for us.
Connie and the ladies of the church had a baby shower for Angélica and her baby Abigail. David and Angélica work with our youth group. They had one girl, 12 years old, and are so thankful that the Lord blessed them with another. We also had a special baby dedication service one Sunday.
With the weather getting colder, so have hearts – we only had 9 people saved since we last wrote.
The 17-21 of January we will be having our mission conference. Please pray for our folks to see their faith increase, to be faithful with their Faith Promise giving and be obedient with their tithe.
Pastor: We have been praying since we began the work here in Anáhuac that the Lord would provide the right man as pastor. We have been in contact with several preachers and Bible institutes, and a young couple, Otoniel and Gabriela and their 2 kids, will be completing their formal studies in June, and will complete their last year of service, working here in our church. If after the year they feel led to stay, and the church calls them, they would be the pastor. At such time, we would relocate to begin other works. Please pray for the Lord’s will.
Family: Our oldest son, Seth, is engaged and will be married in August. Amen!
Connie, Bethany and I went to a pastor’s retreat down in Zacatecas. It was good to meet new pastors and renew old acquaintances. The teaching and preaching were great and such a blessing.
Prayer Requests: Outreach of our church; Mission Conference; Otoniel and family – Pastor for church; Our next place of service.
Praise: Great Christmas program; people saved; Seth’s engagement.
In His Service,
