Our first ladies Bible study went great!
This last month has been a great time of growth and blessing. Stacie has been especially busy with the beginning of the ladies Bible study. She has been reaching out and coordinating with the ladies throughout the month and has been building great relationships between all of them.
Please pray for the next ladies meeting which is about to take place and is planned for the beginning of each month. Please pray for her as what she has been doing is not easy and requires a lot of time, attention and energy.
Kids inviting their friends to come
We have been extremely busy in many ways, but each thing that we are involved in doing, each outreach, each event allows us to have great conversations with many people from several walks of life. During the last month, Jonathan was very pleased to have two of his friends from his orchestra and band come to our Sunday service though his inviting them. He has invited many more in the past, but the normal response many times when we reach out to friends and loved ones can be disappointing when we get a negative reaction to our kind wishes. He said that he was kind of surprised when they not only said that they would come, but actually came! I love seeing a desire in my kids to share Christ with their friends and acquaintances.
Outreach in the Plaza
During August, we took advantage of the Argentine holiday, “El día de los niños” (Kid’s day). All of my family got involved packing gift bags containing candies, a Bible, tracts and other goodies. You can see in the picture how our table was situated where we had great visibility where people would pass by. During the day we had not only had a lot of great conversations with people in the plaza but got out two cases of Bibles. One of the young boys hugged his new Bible and exclaimed how much he loves books! Pray for each one that received a gift bag, that the Lord would work on their hearts.
Jonathan had two great opportunities this month. He was asked by the pastor of Templo Bautista if he would bring a message for the youth during their special youth meeting. He did a great job! Also, after our outreach in the plaza, I had gotten real sick that Saturday evening and was very thankful for Jonathan being able to fill in for me for the message and leading the service. I was thankful for Elijah as well for helping me lead the music.
Our New Sidewalk Sign
We were very thankful to have a sidewalk sign made for us. It is the same kind that is commonly used here in this neighborhood by many local shops and businesses. It is a great addition for us as it allows us to write in chalk any special events that are happening. When we are having a meeting, we put the sign out on the sidewalk and when we are closed up we have the sign visible through the glass in front of the curtain. I would like to personally thank each of you for your remembering us in prayer!
Bonus Pictures
