If we could give one adjective to describe our week this week it would be...encouraging. Our week was filled with exciting evangelism, activities in the church and in other congregations, motivational sermons, meeting new friends, all while changing into a new beautiful new season. God is so very good. His creation can literally take your breath away. This photo was taken on our drive to visit the grandparents. Earlier in the week, we decided to hand out flyers near the Walmart off 94 in St. Charles. When you go to Walmart, around 7-9 p.m. the day before a holiday is to begin, you are bound to find said store bustling with people, and many of those were Hispanics (some of my fellow last minute shoppers). So what better way to get our flyers in the hands of these Hispanics than to use our lovely four sons (I mean four little humans saying "Invitamos a la Iglesia," who can resist?). Little man is still learning how to actually "give" away the flyer without shouting his pelican screams, warning them that the flyer is "MINE." Sigh, he needs work, but don't we all? The people were delighted, for the most part, to accept the invitations with a smile, and some even asked more details about the address and service times. Encouraging. Later on in the week, we were able to visit some of our usual stores where we needed to refill some of our flyers. What we are finding out about these stores, is that the people are beginning to recognize us, and they are familiar with our names, the work, and the church. One store clerk even mentioned that she was telling a customer about us, and our congregation. She was inviting people for us! Elias had even been asking them what prayers they needed, and some were willing to pray with us there on the spot. Encouraging.
We were also blessed two Sundays ago with getting the chance to meet the sweet brethren of Pacific church of Christ. They were interested in learning more about the new Hispanic work in St. Louis, and it was so great to get to worship along side them, and show them the great things that God is doing through this ministry. Encouraging. Also, last Sunday, Elias was able to give a report on our recent mission efforts in Honduras to the West End congregation. What a blessing it was to be able to share with them the fruits of their labor throughout the campaign. If you aren't familiar with our report on the trip, please see our previous blog post. Encouraging. I, Kristi, was able to meet so many wonderful women at the St. Peter's church of Christ ladies day 2018. These women were so encouraging to me as I spoke. They decorated the tables beautifully, and the food/take home gifts were delicious! Thank you so much to these ladies for taking a chance on me and asking me to speak. It was so nice to be amongst such Godly, hard working women. Encouraging. And finally, we were able to spend the final day of this week, fellowshipping with our brethren at the church of Christ in Foristell, MO. There was a hayride/ bonfire at my parents' house, and Elias and I were asked to be Judges for the chili cook-off. What a fun time we had! From the delicious food, to pumpkin bowling, to messy egg tosses, and lots of laughter. It is so wonderful to be amongst friends and fellow Christians. Encouraging. Thank you for your continued prayers. Today, Sunday, we were blessed to worship with all three of our families for an attendance of 11 people. Elias was able to encourage them so much by preparing a very appropriate and timely lesson on being pioneers of faith. Almost all of the Hispanic contacts we make in this ministry are first generation Christians, and they sometimes can see the path to Christianity difficult and heavy laden. But today, Elias was able to present to them through God's word a lesson of encouragement for today, and the potential future of their families. Encouraging.
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Aaron Baker
11/5/2018 06:28:27 am
What a great week. Thank you for all you do for the Lord's kingdom. I, too, love the change in seasons. If God can make this world as beautiful as it is...imagine what heaven will be like!!!
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Pawpaw
11/5/2018 08:15:11 am
Dios bendiga mi familia
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