In the month of October and November we had many feats, activities, and I have been in many transitions of family, church, plans and more. These months of October and November were a great blessing for our lives. The church of Christ in Spanish has had many blessings and difficulties as well. The change of climate also makes us change the methods of evangelism, but we hope in the Lord to be able to study more the word of God with the visitors, brothers and people we invite to church. We remain united, encouraged and striving in the Lord to be healed and helped under his grace and love. But we kept going, thinking that God would help us in all aspects of life. Romans 8:28 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, whohave been called according to his purpose. Evangelism In the month of October and November we had many Bible studies, especially home visitations as well. October: In the month of October as for the Worship we had an attendance on Sundays over 34 and under 27. On Wednesdays in October we had an attendance over 22 and under 10. November: In the month of November, we had an attendance on Sundays greater than 36 and under 24 and on Wednesdays we had an attendance greater than 17 and under 13. In these two months we have been encouraging the brothers with classes of strength and faith in the Lord. We have been watching for the brethren who have been in difficulties and praying for them. In the month of November, we have been giving Bibles to those who need them. Especially those who require special size letter. Thanks to a donation from a group of brethren. We were blessed to buy more Bibles, for those who need it and those who study with us and don't have one. Thank you all! We have been visiting on these two months and we have had 12 visitations to their homes and 14 Bible studies with which we have study with up to 4 people at a time or 7 people and we have invited 21 invited people to attend to our services. Please pray that we may bring more souls to the Lord. We have a new family visiting us, who will soon be studying God's word as a family. Online We are preaching on Wednesdays live on Facebook Church of Christ, where we have the pleasure of many brothers to comment with and greet each other in the Lord. We have been giving topics on the trials of faith, evangelizing the evangelist, topics of correct worship in the Lord topics such as tithing, instrumental worship, language. and giving Biblical texts on the Facebook platform. I'm organizing the time to be able to record the topics for the group "Esparcidos" scattered. Please continue to pray in the Lord to be able to serve God more by this means and above all to be able to reach many homes. Benevolence We've been sharing in the blessings we've donated to others, we've had families to choose clothes, and more. Also, food when there is a need. We have had 9 families from households living between 3 to 5 people in total per household. Thank you very much for sharing of your blessings and meeting the needs of the Saints and communities. We thanked the church that donated coats to the brothers and children. Thank you so much for sharing your blessings at all times and thinking of us. Ministry These two months, we have been in much blessing, sharing birthdays and encouraging one another in the Lord. Celebrating the birthdays of October and November. We had a youth meeting. Where I had the opportunity to preach in both languages, it was a great blessing for all of us to be able to be together sharing the Word in our homes. Spiritual Development We are very happy that the men of the church have been able to serve and collaborate in the different activities and meetings of the church. Please pray for the church and its spiritual growth. At present, we have 11 men who can all serve the church in the Lord's Supper, prayers. 2 of them can lead Bible lesson and 2 lead songs. We hope you can continue in your prayers for us, so that we can continue to do God's will together. Two Languages One Faith We had the wonderful opportunity to worship the Lord together in two languages, under the same faith and teaching. Thank you to Brother Aaron Baker for his uplifting theme. Here are some photos. We also had an attendance of 108 people with children. This is a blessing and we thank those who come to the meeting of faith and fellowship between both groups. Extra-mile In these two months we were able to be on the mission trip in first’s day in October to Honduras, it was wonderful and blessing, we are scheduling now a new evangelistic mission trip to Honduras in a new area where my father started a new church after COVID. In the month of July, we will be carrying out this new mission with a local congregation in Missouri in the next year 2023. This will be the first mission that we will do in this new area, where we will preach the gospel of Christ in a week of July 2023. We aim to expand and publicize the church of Christ in MOGOTES, Honduras. (Where there was no church of Christ in this area) can’t wait to see this become a reality, if it’s the Lord’s will. I also traveled in November on this year to Honduras and had the opportunity to preach a Thursday November 24 of worship where I gave the theme: Prayer, and on Sunday November 27. I preached in the morning in the church of Christ of San Miguel the theme: It is time to heal the family! Where for the glory of God we had the whole church in prayer, fathers and mothers and families came forward to ask God for prayer and forgiveness for the spiritual oversights we do in the family. After general meeting, I was asked to teach a men class and I gave the topic: How important it is to bring someone to Christ! I thank God for allowing me to serve Him. We have been planning possible mission trips in July the 14th to 21st and also another in October 6th to 13th in 2023 . Please pray for us that we may be well and carry out these activities to save souls and strengthen churches in the Lord. If you wish to participate in these missions to Honduras in July or October please let us know brothers. Family
These two months we have been in many activities, family, congregational and plans. In the month of November I turned 40 years. I thank everyone who could come to my celebration, it was a great blessing. My wife sent me to Honduras to spend time with my parents and sisters and brother. I am so grateful for everything I was able to do with my parents and siblings, there are no words to describe how precious it is to be able to be with my parents and share with my family everything. Here are photos of my trip. We are also in transition of being able to finish the new addition of the house and have been working on it. We are excited to finish. Thank God for His blessings. Please pray for me and my wife and children when you can. May God take care of us and above all may we be strong to do His will every day.
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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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