In life we have two decisions to make, to move forward and not to look back or to move forward and learn from the past. The apostle Paul mentioned that a Christian must pursue the goal of God's reward calling. Philippians 3:12-13 12 Not that I have already attained,[a] or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have [b]apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, In Spanish ministry, we move forward, united, learning from communion with one another, from strengthening our relationships, from learning more about our weaknesses, from continuing more and more worshipping the Lord together. To pray on the difficulties and teachings of life. Evangelism This month we have been in time transitions, and illnesses. But we have always been teaching the gospel of the kingdom of God with whom we meet and strengthen the faith of those who seek Him and do not yet understand God's call through the Gospel. This month we have been encouraging the brethren, teaching the unconverted about the need to give themselves to Christ. But the struggle continues, we go ahead, we have had difficulties, since the enemy then drives away souls with earthly problems, but we continue to pray that the seed germinates and they can have a heart that bears fruit to God. This month we have had attendance of 25 to 35 maximum having an attendance of members and families and visitors and their families during the past month. On Wednesdays we had attendance of 13 in total and followed that number. Thank God that members continue to grow and seek more of the power of the gospel. And the visitors continue to seek answers to their uncertainties and difficulties. This month we had a total of 5 Bible studies with 9 people and a total of 8 invitations from nine people to join us at church. Please pray that the seed may remain in your hearts and you may grow and find God's salvation. Benevolence How beautiful it is to see God's family helping each other. This month we were moving many things from house to house, seeing happy families, brothers smiling for the help and presence of God's family in their homes helping them in whatever they need. This month we have grown more in benevolence, above all to practice volunteering as brothers in helping one another. Hearing brethren express the joy of praying to help, the joy of helping others, the joy of arranging their days, their hours, and their strength and their chariots to help one another. This month on the other hand we have had the opportunity to help 6 families with food. We have an example: A man confused with religions: One day a man arrived, who spoke English. Well, I invited him in to the building and we talked. at first he needed gas for his car, because he didn't have it. Upon entering I told him we have food and clothes if he needed, He mentioned me where the food pantry was. I took him there, in that transition , He confess that he had a question for me, and it was this: Do you pray for dead people? I said, "Why?" He told me: Days ago he visited a church around in pain to seek relief from his anguish of having lost a loved one and went to find someone to pray for him and his loved one. When he came to that congregation they told him that they did not pray for dead people! He was surprised, to hear the answer. Seeing the situation, take into consideration in asking forgiveness for what happened and that if someone asks for prayer one should help comfort the soul of the person who lost a family member. pray to comfort your life and feelings. Then I told him that it is very important to come unto Christ and to mention to him that the things we have today as heavy and difficult, if we come to Christ will be light. We have the same burdens but they are light, you mention Matthew 11:28-29. I mentioned why Jesus said: to come all those who were loaded and worked and I will make you rest... At the end of it all, after taking his food you he said thanks to go and us and for coming and listening to what I hear as answers to his questions and removing the doubt he had about religions. I invited him to worship meetings on Sundays and come and visit us. I hope in the Lord that he can come to hear more of His gospel and be saved. Thank God that the church can help those in need. Thank you church for all you do and do to help those in need and give encouragement to the heart when they need it. Ministry It is very blessed to see how the brothers grow, exercising their minds with sound teaching and doctrine. Also to be comforted and taught with the word of God. On Wednesdays we were learning to identify human doctrines. Using Bibles that other religions are accustomed to using in their meetings. How wonderful to see their faces when they notice how religions alter the important texts they evade to maintain their false teachings. That he did this past month in having more faith in Christ's church, its sound teaching and doctrine of Christ. Our goal this year is to strengthen more knowledge in the scriptures so that they remain in faith with God and His church. Companionship: This month we had the invitation of Enrique and his family to their home after Sunday to eat together in families. We all had a great night, chatting, getting to know each other more and enjoying food. Thank you to the brothers for the invitation and sharing of their blessings to others. It is beautiful to see how all visitors and members come together in the lord. Encouraging, strengthening, and serving one another. Family
This month has been one of great feat, blessing, help and service. This past month, we've been transitioning from moving to another home. A family decision, which thanking God that we were able to make to help my in-laws in their new stage of their lives. Thank you all for your calls, support, help, meals, during this transition of mobilization to our new home. My children are very happy to have their grandparents very close. we are all happy to be able to help each other. This month we were in times of illness, my family has been in illness, but we have been coming out of it. Thank you for your calls and prayers and we are moving forward in Christ We ask for your prayers for our lives, for spiritual strength and wisdom at all times. Thank you church for your care for us. God continue to bless you.
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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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