We have had the opportunity to see souls surrender their lives to God and above all to see them happy in obeying the gospel of Christ. We continue to preach, we continue to teach, we continue to sow, we continue to meet more people, to invite more, to greet many and to invite them to Christ. The work continues, Disciples of Christ must make more disciples, it is a work that God always mentioned to His disciples. Preaching, speaking, of Christ should not be a sense of fear, it should be a sense of pride and worth. Paul said on many occasions phrases that we need to remember today: Romans 1:16 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes… Paul said on another occasion 2 Corinthians 11:28 28 besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches. There is no doubt that Paul strove to tell others about Christ even to his friends and non-friends. The gospel belongs to everyone, the gospel is power to save. I say all this because it encourages knowing that there are people who still want to obey and know the truth. Many times, they do not listen to us, many times one waters the seed, and we continue to water the seed (the word of God), and it is great how faith can germinate in them. Willing people are those who hear and understand the need to obey the gospel. In these months the church has been very happy to be witnesses and to see how souls join the kingdom, the church of the Lord. I know I haven't been able to update what happened at Christ Church in St. Louis, MO due to many activities and previous mission. But here is a recapitalization of August and September. Evangelism These months we have had many brothers in need of spiritual help, and people who are visiting us and you see that they struggle mentally when comparing the scriptures with those they used to do in their religions. The gospel and truth have power for those who are loyal and fear God and His scriptures. These past few days we have been encouraging the brethren. Just as we see being born by the obedience of the gospel in the other side some are being troubled in the world. It is difficult to see when the enemy persists in disuniting the flock of God, we can only trust in God, praying, preaching, and encouraging with the scriptures to strengthen us in the Lord Jesus. Please if you can include us in your prayers for the brethren for the faith in church, for strength and encouragement in their decisions. This month we have had the wonderful opportunity to see more souls through the obedience of the gospel. Here are some details of these baptisms. July 30 Valentino, He was visiting the church and after pm service. He asked me more questions about the church, and we got to the point of baptism. I asked him if he knew the biblical word gospel. Answering in many ways, he finally acknowledged that he did not. At that time, I told him that we were going to study more soon. He immediately told me that he wanted to know about the gospel now. When we study and explained it to him, he decided to obey him. I remember very well the words he said: If I do not obey him today, I am doing nothing. Please pray for him, Our brother Leo has been bringing him in his car to the services, but when he was looking for work, he was interacting with the text group and sending messages from other religions. By explaining some biblical reasons why it is not the same as other religions practices and teach. He got a little struggling decided to leave the group text and also he got discouraged so much that he has stopped meeting with us. But we continue praying that he may have more time to understand the truth and leave what he had been taught for many years in his past religion. The members do not understand how someone can leave the church so soon. But we have encouraged the group sometimes people leave the truth. Also, even the brethren of the church have encouraged him in the Lord to understand more about the truth. We continuing to pray for him and for other brothers who have strayed from faith in God. Here are the other baptisms. Franklin Tuesday, August 1 Elizabeth Wednesday, August 2 Briana Wednesday, August 9 God bless his church, may it always be glorified, and may he continue to help us preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Communion We continue with the activities with the congregation, we have had meetings and celebrated the birthdays of the months of August and September. The church, despite suffering difficulties, but we are always continuing to be united, studying and understanding the word of God. The men continue to collaborate in the meetings and have been growing spiritually. By celebrating in June, we have been motivating the church to think that what we want to add more in our activities the comings days. They have decided to go out and do more evangelism in a group. We talk that the last Saturday of each month we are going to invite people to church. The ladies request to have Ladies’ Bible classes. We have all decided that on Wednesdays from November to December we will be receiving separate classes, men and ladies bible classes. This encourages me very much, that the church continues to develop on the needs that exist in ministry. This will further help both groups learn more explicit topics about home, growth, and service to God. We also were excited that in the month of August, we were able to invite over a few different days, all the families of the church to eat in our home and fellowship together. Each family that was able to make it really had a good time eating and fellowshipping together. We were also planning to eat fry fish, since March. The men have never been able to get together to fish together. But this time it became true, a group of men went to fish. Well, in the end of the day Noah represented us well with a tremendous fish. We had a great time together, but we still lack fish. We have about thirteen to fry. I am deeply grateful to the family who shared their goods to allow us to fish on their property. Thanks a lot! Here are some photos from that afternoon. Extra-mile This September, we were invited to the celebration of the 10 year of the Spanish ministry in Great Oaks Church of Christ in Memphis TN. It was a wonderful experience, arriving in the city where we we were invited by brothers to spend on Saturday afternoon with them. As time passes, I was that some are already growth spiritually and some already are married with have babies. Everything was wonderful and it was memorable moment. On Sunday morning the Church was worshipping God in two languages one faith convincing services together and bringing memories from 10 years ago. My topic that morning was: Are you ready to be home? It was a great time worshiping together with church friends and more. God bless their successes and goals in that city and the unity in Christ Jesus our Savior. This coming October we will be traveling to Honduras for our second activity of the year at the churches of Christ in Cañada and San Miguel. Everything is ready, brothers from Nashville and Memphis will travel to Honduras also to be able to serve the community and the churches of Christ in those communities. Please pray for us, for protection, and strength to continue preaching every day there in the mission and, we may find souls who fear God and obey the gospel of Christ. We will be a work team of evangelisms from USA, Nicaragua, Honduras. I hope in the Lord Jesus that everything will go as He desires and guide us to where He has souls and homes ready to hear the truth. Family This month, we had a family memory, the Roques traveled to Colorado to spend some time in family and enjoy the beautiful views and natures that God created in this country. Especially in Colorado. We were in the home of one of Christ's family, (which I appreciate very much the lodging and attention to us, God bless them in everything) It was beautiful, to be able in this year to enjoy together and spend time with family. Seeing my kids happy and doing new things in Colorado was memorable. I have in my mind and heart many images of how father I will never erase. Since children grow fast and it is convenient to achieve time to spend with family. We were all blessed by God and met new brothers in Christ in the church of Christ in Colorado as well. Here are some pictures of our trip looking for new memories with my children and wife. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunities you give us to be in family. Here are some photos. Please, if you can include us for a few seconds and mention of us in your prayers to our God, who will take care of us, give us strength and wisdom to continue the way of the Lord and be able to always be with strength to continue preaching the gospel to every creature.
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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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