Dear Family, Friends, and Alex,
May 9, 2008. A day that I will never forget. I will try to sum it up...
We went to the city of Martinez for the day. We did two plaza ministries where we passed out fliers and did special music to get people to come to the service in the evening. We passed out thousands of brochures. This church normally has 3-5 families at the church. But when it came time for that service there were about 40 people who showed up. We were so amazed. The small church was packed! It was so encouraging! "God is so good!!" It is not in our strength but by the power of God. Keep praying. I love you and miss you.
Emily
This Maranatha missions team is ministering in Argentina from July 28 to August 18, 2010.
May 10, 2008
From Chris
I can't begin to write all that God's been doing! Last night God worked in a small struggling church by bringing 40 visitors to our evening service. God worked in lives… mine… theirs. I feel like Peter begging Christ to depart from him after they caught so many fish. Thank you for your prayers. Keep praying. Ha! Keep praying that my Spanish get better than my Russian or my Chinese! And to my family… I love you and I miss you.
- Christopher
- Christopher
From Betsy
Our God reigns! Visiting these churches has been such a blessing. Yesterday I was with Jeremy Estrema and others, passing out fliers and tracts in San Miguel. Jeremy is a passionate Italian set on evangelizing Buenos Aires. He told us that the area we were in was one of the roughest, and that five of ten would accept the tracts. Also, he asked us to notice the peoples' faces--he described them as hard, angry at God and the world. It was true; their faces portrayed more accurately their eyes--a hopelessness in their hearts.
The church people though, shared vibrantly the joy and certain hope they had in Christ. Ultimately, I think they bless and challenge us more than we could ever do for them. It brings me to shame when I consider the many times I have taken my Christian home and heritage for granted. So to respond to your comment, Aunt Sherry, the Argentines have returned more than I have given. And Jacob, I've had the pizza and its muy ricas! I'm told that means "very delicious." And I especially like the olives on top. We are doing well. Good food, good people, and a good God. Thank you for your prayers.
- Betsy
P.S. Jacob, could you tell Andres there is a sever shortage of tacos!
The church people though, shared vibrantly the joy and certain hope they had in Christ. Ultimately, I think they bless and challenge us more than we could ever do for them. It brings me to shame when I consider the many times I have taken my Christian home and heritage for granted. So to respond to your comment, Aunt Sherry, the Argentines have returned more than I have given. And Jacob, I've had the pizza and its muy ricas! I'm told that means "very delicious." And I especially like the olives on top. We are doing well. Good food, good people, and a good God. Thank you for your prayers.
- Betsy
P.S. Jacob, could you tell Andres there is a sever shortage of tacos!
From Heather
Hola!
I want to say right off the bat that we have had many blessings so far on this trip. I am sorry I have not said much on the blog but I will make up for it now :). The first week has gone by so fast, and we have done so much. We have been to at least 3 churches, 2 plazas (parks) and have handed out tons of literature about our concerts with tracts. Last night we were at a church that was struggling and the pastor took so much time making nice flier's for us and just promoting our coming. The night had to be from God because over 50 visitors came and they listened to the music and the message intently. Some of the songs they would sing with us and were blessed with all the music that was presented. After the concert we stuck around to fellowship with the people and I meet a girl who was disabled. She was a sweet girl and she was blessed by the music. I was able to talk to her for a bit about how she learned English and what she likes. I meet her Aunt and sister. They were all so nice and wanted to practice there English. I was able to get her e-mail and I hope to stay in contact with her! If she is not saved I hope to witness to her, but I think she is a believer.
The messages from Mr. Trainer have been a huge rebuke to me! I have been convicted of my lack of love and devotion to the Lord. I have been encouraged and blessed by the music too! It is amazing to sing in a language you are not familiar with and know that it is impacting people :). It is also interesting to think that God does not just know English and Spanish but every language and He hears them all at the same time. He is truly an amazing God!!!!! I am looking forwarded to receiving blessings and being a blessing as well.
Mom, I love you and miss you!!! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!I hope you can handle me being away for just one more month...now 2 weeks :)! Is there anything specific you want me to bring home for you? I have key chains, mugs, and some jewelery. I also bought a cool frog puppet. I am looking forward to wearing my Argentina Jacket, too. The experience of shopping in Argentina and paying with Pesos was cool.
Church, Thanks for your prayers and support! I am blessed to know that I have a wonderful church family that is willing to support me! Words cannot describe the feeling that overwhelms me when I think of all the thing you have done for me. I am so thankful!!! I will have a ton of stories for you when I get back. I am trying to get enough stuff to make a display board for everyone to see. I am trying :) to take pictures but I am not much of a photographer. Jacob is taking a ton and will burn them on a CD for us. I hope to use the stuff I get here for a display board in my classroom or when I am on deputation :) I will let the Lord make that decision....maybe both.
Well, thanks for listening to me ramble. Again sorry I am not been faithful in blogging more. I am not much of a writer :(. You can read what is going on in other peoples blogs too if you want more information. I am going to try to write more.
I LOVE YOU ALL AND AM EXCITED ABOUT COMING HOME AND TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE ON A MORE PERSONAL LEVEL!!!!!!!!!
His Servant,
Heather
I want to say right off the bat that we have had many blessings so far on this trip. I am sorry I have not said much on the blog but I will make up for it now :). The first week has gone by so fast, and we have done so much. We have been to at least 3 churches, 2 plazas (parks) and have handed out tons of literature about our concerts with tracts. Last night we were at a church that was struggling and the pastor took so much time making nice flier's for us and just promoting our coming. The night had to be from God because over 50 visitors came and they listened to the music and the message intently. Some of the songs they would sing with us and were blessed with all the music that was presented. After the concert we stuck around to fellowship with the people and I meet a girl who was disabled. She was a sweet girl and she was blessed by the music. I was able to talk to her for a bit about how she learned English and what she likes. I meet her Aunt and sister. They were all so nice and wanted to practice there English. I was able to get her e-mail and I hope to stay in contact with her! If she is not saved I hope to witness to her, but I think she is a believer.
The messages from Mr. Trainer have been a huge rebuke to me! I have been convicted of my lack of love and devotion to the Lord. I have been encouraged and blessed by the music too! It is amazing to sing in a language you are not familiar with and know that it is impacting people :). It is also interesting to think that God does not just know English and Spanish but every language and He hears them all at the same time. He is truly an amazing God!!!!! I am looking forwarded to receiving blessings and being a blessing as well.
Mom, I love you and miss you!!! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!I hope you can handle me being away for just one more month...now 2 weeks :)! Is there anything specific you want me to bring home for you? I have key chains, mugs, and some jewelery. I also bought a cool frog puppet. I am looking forward to wearing my Argentina Jacket, too. The experience of shopping in Argentina and paying with Pesos was cool.
Church, Thanks for your prayers and support! I am blessed to know that I have a wonderful church family that is willing to support me! Words cannot describe the feeling that overwhelms me when I think of all the thing you have done for me. I am so thankful!!! I will have a ton of stories for you when I get back. I am trying to get enough stuff to make a display board for everyone to see. I am trying :) to take pictures but I am not much of a photographer. Jacob is taking a ton and will burn them on a CD for us. I hope to use the stuff I get here for a display board in my classroom or when I am on deputation :) I will let the Lord make that decision....maybe both.
Well, thanks for listening to me ramble. Again sorry I am not been faithful in blogging more. I am not much of a writer :(. You can read what is going on in other peoples blogs too if you want more information. I am going to try to write more.
I LOVE YOU ALL AND AM EXCITED ABOUT COMING HOME AND TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE ON A MORE PERSONAL LEVEL!!!!!!!!!
His Servant,
Heather
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