Our Adventures this week have been Exciting. From Eating with New Friends to Inviting People at a Back to School fair. It has been one productive week. We are so thankful for all the new people we have met. Tuesday afternoon, we decided to make sure the two Mexican stores in Wentzville, MO had our flyers stocked and ready to pass out. We met the store owner, and were able to have several conversations with customers. One man in particular was excited to meet us, and asked if he could have a Bible. Of course at that particular moment, we didn't have any in the van. He didn't want to give out his number, but we gave him our information and told him to swing by the church for a copy. We haven't heard from him yet, but maybe one day. The boys have been troopers during our evangelism hours, but it does wear on them. Boy number two in particular thinks he is too big for naps, and usually ends up like this in the car during evening evangelism. Poor Buddy. Thursday was a wonderful night of fellowship with our new minister team and their families. We enjoyed each other's company over a typical Honduran meal. Needless to say, Elias was very proud to show them his home countries delicious food. It was a hit! Saturday was the big day! The Wentzville Back to School fair was crowded with over 700 people and 100 "business" booths handing out school supplies and their contact information. We were thankful to share a table with the brethren from the Church of Christ at Foristell, and they secured a spot right by the entrance. Man was it crowded! We gave out folders with our flyer information, a Church of Christ informational tract, a Spanish Bible Bookmark, and a Spanish inspirational card. We were able to personally hand out 50 flyers to Spanish speaking attendees, and we were giving away 3 Bibles to people who signed up with their contact information. We secured 20 names and phone numbers. Overall, I would say it was a successful day of evangelism. Sunday Morning was very encouraging. Our two Latino families were present, ready to learn and worship our Heavenly Father. We even had a visitor from Memphis, TN who attended our worship as well. We even had a new family come to visit us during Bible class hour. They spoke Italian, but I was able to pick up on several things they were asking us. They had recently moved from Dallas, and they had 3 children, and they were in need of some assistance. After securing them a Schnucks grocery card, we invited them to services, but they were too hungry they said, and they went on their way.
Please continue to pray for us as we try to find the Spanish-speaking souls that are ready to hear the Gospel. May God bless you this week readers. We are so thankful for you. Attendance: 15 Tracts: 417 Bible Studies: 5
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Aaron Baker
8/8/2018 06:54:17 am
Elias - great job working the back-to-school event with me. You do great reaching out to people and talking to them about God's word. It was indeed crowded, but worth the effort. Thanks for all you do for the kingdom and I will pray that the contacts made will be fruitful!
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AuthorElias and Kristi Roque have been married for 9 years and during this time have planted/grown 4 congregations. They have 4 boys 7 and under working alongside them. Archives
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