The Apostle Paul encouraged the brothers in Corinthians to change their lives and attitudes about the need to serve and worship God correctly.2 Corinthians 13:8.Because we can't fight the truth, but against the truth. New to Christ It is beautiful as the gospel of Christ prevails moreand moreevery day, in those who love and seek the truth. Christ's church is very happy and blessed to see 4 precious souls being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. We have been incontact with the family for almost two years. Over time we have come torecognize that truth prevails first andforemost fort those who love and seek the truth of God inHis word. The Baltazar family is happy to give their lives to our creator God and begin on the path of the truth and eternal happiness that comes to us.Please pray for the family the couple and their 5 children of whom we are blessed to have them in Christ. Evangelism We have been visiting and studying the word of God, all brothers and visitsduringeach week withstudy visitation and evening evangelism. We continue to strengthen faith and teaching brothers and sisters in the different needs required to strengthen their Christian livesduring eachweek. Topics such as faith in trials, a new life in Christ, Christ the authority of His church, salvation onlyin God, prayers andsongs during thevisitation to animate the faith of those who suffer as well.We always have the pleasant memory of living together as the church of the first century rememberingActs 2:46 “And persevering unanimously every day in the temple, and breaking bread in the houses, they ate together with joy and simplicity of heart.” We continue to invite the people we meet in the stores, often we are rejected, but always thinking that someone would consider seeking God. Social Media We continue to feed social media, with biblical texts and invitations on the different social media platforms that Hispanics usually see. We are often rejected or misled by people who do not believe in Christ or many that are disillusioned by other religious groups have destroyed their faith in God. It is sad how there are many more people who stop practicing religion, because today's religions only focus on money, daily offerings and firstfruits and theft of offering among them. These are some comments they make when we put up invitations from Christ's church. But our interest continues, so that they know that we are not equal to others. There is only one church here in St Louis that loves truth and practices truth and what is written. Please pray for us to continue sowing and proclaiming the gospel of Christ. Benevolence: We've been organizing a room to provide clothes to anyone who needs it, as in the past we've had families who need them. The sisters have been having their time to gather and organize by taking donations out of the boxes and bags, while older children take care of the little ones. We are now planning to help anyone who needs food and clothing help who needs it. It's always very important as a church to help the community in any way we can. Extra Mile:
Norma and her family: During my camping days with my family: I received a call from one of the visitors that has been attending for 5 months here in St. Louis. He called me with the intention of helping his aunt who was distraught and disoriented who lives in Memphis TN. Her "pentecostal" congregación where she originally attends, the “pastors” required her to tithe four days $185, but she could only give a portion of that. Seeing that, they exhorted her and told her that she was stealing from God and for this reason she no longer attends and has left this congregation. After that call, we connected with his Aunt via 3 way calling to explain that what that congregation practices is not the truth. After a good time explaining to her, she understood that she cannot continue to practice the error and acknowledged that they need to seek a church of Christ immediately. When I asked her where she was from, she told me about Memphis. And I immediately told her that I was a minister there for almost 6 years, and I mentioned that there was a church of Christ at Great Oaks in Memphis, TN. She got so excited about them. I am very pleased that a local visitor from St. Louis invited someone else to look for the truth. How beautifulis everything, when truth prevails no one can be against it. Please pray for Norma and her husband. She mentioned to me that she has other families to contact to teach this and take them to Christ's church. I have contacted a brother from Memphis who will care for them and studying with them about the truth and church of the Lord. Family: These past few days, we had to have a few days of camping near the church building, so as not to stop doing the meetings. Well, the weather in the end was not favorable this time, we ended up packing back after two days, since the weather was low and there was a lot of wind, we could not do everything we expected to do as a family. But it will be another time if God allows it. Here are some photos of what we managed to do as a family. Great grand Parents came to visit us during camping here are the kids enjoying their company and presents also. My mother in Honduras is improving greatly, she already walks more than she was. Thank you for your prayers. My Honduras family is fine thanks be to God.Thank you for your help and prayers for us. You are always in our hearts. God bless you all.
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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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