Matthew 9:37 "Then He said to His disciples, 'The Harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.'" This verse was sticking in the forefront of my mind this week, as we began canvassing more of St. Charles Co. and beyond. There are so many lost souls just in this city, not to mention the entire world, and it can be so overwhelming. We watch as the people go about their everyday lives, some clueless as to where their salvation lies. Every Sunday morning, as we back out of our driveway, Elias points out the vast number of houses with all their vehicles tucked nicely in their garages or driveways, resting away to prepare for the work week ahead. Not realizing that true rejuvenation cannot be found in their sleep number 31220000. It is nice to have help here this week. With Ruth and Elias, we were able to canvas more ground. We had some addresses that were given to the congregation through the last "Give it away" day in October, and we were able to reach out to them and invite them personally to services. Some of our English speaking members gave us a tip on where several Spanish speaking people lived near our building, so we were able to door knock there as well. Let me tell you, it was HOOOOOTTT. Like drinking the air hot, and the kids were troopers. They really enjoyed knocking the doors, and saying "Invitamos a la Iglesia." These pictures really say it all. What a joy to watch your children labor for the Lord. Almost unanimously, we find no matter what city we are in, that most Latinos are born into the Catholic religion. With this comes lots of different challenges, including but not limited to: 1. Being disowned from your family if you deny the Catholic heritage. 2. Not having ever read the Bible. (which sometimes is a good thing for us to start from scratch). 3. Being wrapped up in lots of traditions, including idolatry. Note... exhibit A in the picture below. There is even a picture of the current "pope" kissing Guatelupe in one of our Mexican stores. 4. Lots of people not even being open to accepting our invitation because of family traditions, and with cathalicism comes the freedom to drink, etc., a few hale Mary's, father-son-holy spirit, throw extra $$$ in their tithe, and they are good to go. This makes it hard for us in teaching our new converts morality. Our Monday Bible study has been rescheduled the last two Mondays due to a work conflict. But Elias was able to have a 20 minute conversation with him over the phone...which is super exciting. This family then asked about our worship services and said they would possibly see us Sunday. Maybe...
Speaking of Sunday!!!! We had another family to come visit us this week!!! They found our flyer in one of the Mexican Grocery stores, and after getting lost a few times, were able to find the church building and worship with us on Sunday. It was a husband and wife and small daughter from Guatemala. They were so precious. Prayers that they will continue to attend services with us. So we now have two Hispanic families that have attended our services. Attendance: 12 (Isaac was sick with a fever, so him Abel, and I stayed home) Flyers Passed out: 275 Bible Studies: 4
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Aaron Baker
7/16/2018 12:58:19 pm
Keep up the good work!!! Plant the seed, water it, and God will give the increase. Praying for your ministry and laboring in it with you.
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Ansley
7/20/2018 03:50:10 pm
Yay!! 👏👏 Keep planting seeds!! 😘
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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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