Praises:
1. Clarity!
The goal of my 6 months here was to see if this was where God was
leading me. In His faithfulness and kindness, He has made it clear that
this is where I am to be. I feel incredibly blessed to serve Him here.
2. Faithfulness!
The kids have always loved to come on Saturdays; but over the last
few months, they have really grown in consistency. They finish chores early on
Saturdays to come to "NiƱos para Cristo" and they are ready for the
church service when we arrive on Sundays. They are anxious to learn!
3. Opportunities to speak the truth!
Satan, in his usual manner, has been fighting the truth that
eternal life is received only "by grace." He has sent people who are
teaching that you must accept Christ AND "do something."
But God, in His usual manner, has used this to
give us opportunities to speak the truth that salvation is ONLY by grace, that
there is no "AND". . . there is nothing we can do to add to His work,
it is sufficient! (I am so grateful that there is no "AND" in
the Gospel because He knows there is nothing that I could do to please Him).
Prayer Requests:
1. Salvation
While a few have accepted Christ there are many more who are still
blinded to the truth. Please pray that we will see more eyes opened and
more come to Him.
2. Boldness and Wisdom
It is a bit daunting trying to confront false doctrine in another
language, (especially when we are not exactly clear on what is being taught).
Please pray that we would have wisdom both to know what to
say and how to say it graciously but boldly as God gives us
opportunities to share the truth.
3. Summer Plans
I will be returning home in June with lots to do! I have a
few volleyball camps to instruct this summer, plans to make for returning to
the DR, support to raise, and (of course) family to see :)
Thank you so much to all of you who
are praying for me and for the ministry here.
It means so much to know that you are thinking of me and lifting up this
ministry to our awesome God!