Praise the Lord the electricity has been connected on the church property and all last week we were able to run cement mixer to get the foundations complete. The metal structure is almost ready to be installed. We will now be raising more funds to be able to install the metal structure and build the walls. We need prayer for the Lord´s provision. Church members are having bake sales weekly to raise funds and we are planning to travel to local partner churches to look for donations. Our goal is to raise $3,500 for this phase of the construction.
National Convention
On January 30, Camilo and sister Leidy Marquez attended Central American Mission´s Annual National Convention. The theme for this years convention focused on meeting the needs of the community through the church. Annual reports were given and new members of the Board were elected. The next day, the majority of Ojos de Agua church members traveled to San Salvador´s Sports Palace for the conclusion of the convention. It was a special time of fellowship with the majority of churches in the country gathered to praise the Lord
Baptisms and a joint church service
On January 17, 2009, eight people from our congregation were baptized in the Lempa River near Nueva Concepción. These are the brothers and sisters who publicly testified of their faith in Christ (in order as you see them in the photo): Roberto Galicias, Gloria Calderón, Dinora Jordán, Antonio Salinas, Yesica Calderón, Jocelyn Galicias, Xiomara Liquez y Sara de Lue. After the baptisms we enjoyed time together as a church family relaxing by river. Later in the afternoon, we traveled to Nueva Concepcion and joined all the churches from Chalatenango (Circuit 1:8) gathered together for a church service. What a great day to have everyone together!
Children’s Sunday School Classes Expand to El Tablón
On Sunday, January 25, children’s Sunday school began in Cantón El Tablón. The day before Cindy and her assistant teachers, went house to house inviting children. The next day twenty energetic children arrived eager to learn more about God. Cindy will help teach the class, which is being held at the Blanco Family’s property, every other Sunday. On the Sundays that she is not in El Tablón, she will continue work in Ojos de Agua’s Sunday School Program. The teachers are still in training. Please pray for these young girls that want to be teachers that they remain strong in their faith as they face many challenges and temptations. They are: Beatriz, Yeni, Leidy, Martina, and Xiomara
On Sunday, January 25, children’s Sunday school began in Cantón El Tablón. The day before Cindy and her assistant teachers, went house to house inviting children. The next day twenty energetic children arrived eager to learn more about God. Cindy will help teach the class, which is being held at the Blanco Family’s property, every other Sunday. On the Sundays that she is not in El Tablón, she will continue work in Ojos de Agua’s Sunday School Program. The teachers are still in training. Please pray for these young girls that want to be teachers that they remain strong in their faith as they face many challenges and temptations. They are: Beatriz, Yeni, Leidy, Martina, and Xiomara
Christmas in Ojos de Agua
In December we were blessed with a visit from Cindy’s mom for Christmas. This was a very different Christmas for Mary and Cindy, but we all enjoyed our time together!
In December we were blessed with a visit from Cindy’s mom for Christmas. This was a very different Christmas for Mary and Cindy, but we all enjoyed our time together!
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve Services
On Dec. 24 we celebrated the birth of our Savior with the entire congregation together in the Blanco family’s home. We began with a service at 10 AM and finished with a chicken sandwich lunch. It was a nice time of fellowship and great moment to share the message of Christmas to everyone including our neighbors. On the 31st at 7:00 PM we celebrated the coming of the New Year by giving thanks to God for the many blessings in 2008 and we were challenged to continue serving Him in 2009 with the goal to continue sharing the gospel. We ended the time of fellowship with banana bread and coffee.
On Dec. 24 we celebrated the birth of our Savior with the entire congregation together in the Blanco family’s home. We began with a service at 10 AM and finished with a chicken sandwich lunch. It was a nice time of fellowship and great moment to share the message of Christmas to everyone including our neighbors. On the 31st at 7:00 PM we celebrated the coming of the New Year by giving thanks to God for the many blessings in 2008 and we were challenged to continue serving Him in 2009 with the goal to continue sharing the gospel. We ended the time of fellowship with banana bread and coffee. Environmental Committee holds recycling campaign
In the beginning of December the environmental committee Ojos de Agua held a plastic recycling campaign. Cindy along with community members divided up among the various neighbourhoods and collected many trash bags full of plastic bottles. They even climbed through pastures to reach plastic that had been dumped! After the Christmas and New Year’s vacations, they got together to begin smashing the plastic to be sold. The money raised will go to Ojos de Agua Health Clinic.
Prayer Requests:
1. Praise the Lord the electricity has been connected on the church property and all last week we were able to run cement mixer to get the foundations complete. The metal structure is almost ready to be installed. We will now be raising more funds to be able to install the metal structure and build the walls. We need prayer for the Lord´s provision. Church members are having bake sales weekly to raise funds and we are planning to travel to local partner churches to look for donations.
2. Pray for the health of: brother Orlando who will need to undergo a third brain operation, and sister Alba Luz who has undergone treatment for uterine cancer and will be checked on in 6 months
3. Pray for the new Sunday School teachers, that they may stay strong in their faith and their commitment to serve the Lord this way.
4. Pray for the Lord´s guidance as we serve the community this year, we are looking to complete big projects as a church and need His wisdom.
5. For our (Blanco Family) health, protection and perseverance as we serve the Lord.
1. Praise the Lord the electricity has been connected on the church property and all last week we were able to run cement mixer to get the foundations complete. The metal structure is almost ready to be installed. We will now be raising more funds to be able to install the metal structure and build the walls. We need prayer for the Lord´s provision. Church members are having bake sales weekly to raise funds and we are planning to travel to local partner churches to look for donations.
2. Pray for the health of: brother Orlando who will need to undergo a third brain operation, and sister Alba Luz who has undergone treatment for uterine cancer and will be checked on in 6 months
3. Pray for the new Sunday School teachers, that they may stay strong in their faith and their commitment to serve the Lord this way.
4. Pray for the Lord´s guidance as we serve the community this year, we are looking to complete big projects as a church and need His wisdom.
5. For our (Blanco Family) health, protection and perseverance as we serve the Lord.
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