Back when we were younger, Elias and I would go on mission trips, and the leader of those trips would always end each day by singing the hymn entitled "God's Family." At the time, I never really took to heart the words of that song, nor did I even appreciate the different brethren from around the world working together for one purpose that week, to seek and save the lost. Embarrassingly enough, I even distinctly remember asking the director one time to NOT sing that song, because I was "tired" of singing it. WOO, the audacity and immaturity of my young, inexperienced self. Although worlds apart, we were joined together in one family by our one true faith. How glorious, and TODAY the Iglesia de Cristo at West End was reminded of this beautiful family that we have in Christ once again. Ephesians 2:19 "Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God." We are overjoyed to report to you today that we had another family to join us for worship services. We will never grow tired of that feeling that swells in our hearts when we see new faces walk through those double doors. This family has a very unique story. The "Grandmother" of the family had actually heard about our ministry several months before we even moved to St. Louis, and she began visiting West End and their English services, because she couldn't contain her excitement. She had been living in St. Louis for 39 years and had been waiting all that time for a Spanish speaking Church of Christ to come along. Before Elias began preaching here in June, she went to visit the Dominican Republic where she is from, and told the elders she would be back. Well, today we finally got to meet this sweet sister, along with her daughter, son-in-law, and precious 8 month old granddaughter. She was so happy to see us that she invited the Hispanic brethren over this Thursday for a fellowship meal full of delicious D.R. goodies. YUM! So today, in our worship services we had SIX different countries represented. We were able to worship with brethren born in the Dominican Republic, Spain, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States! How amazing is that...let that sink in for just a second. Our faith unites us like no other common thread. I can't help but think this is how it was back in ancient Bible times. So today, September 16, 2018 we broke our record of "Spanish Speaking" families in attendance, and number of countries represented. To God be all the glory and honor. He is doing wonderful things in the city of St. Louis. Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we need them so greatly. We were actually hoping to see two other families we had met this week passing out flyers to come through that door, but what a sweet surprise to meet another fellow sister in Christ. We have high hopes to see the other families next week. God bless you everyone.
Attendance:16 Flyers passed out: 602 Bible Studies: 6
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Christy gardner
9/16/2018 04:09:08 pm
To God be the glory!
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