FELLOW WORKERS
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| Children watching the Christmas story in El Tablon (note Pastor Heber and Mercedes as Joseph and Mary!) |
Visit from Tulare First Baptist-
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| Left to Right: Tree, Brett, Eric, Andy, Mary, Carlos, Daniel and James |
November 19-26 we had the privilege of hosting a mission team from Tulare First Baptist Church. The church raised funds for our building’s floor. Between members from the mission team and church members the floor was laid in four days! The team also gave a soccer clinic to kids from the community on the last day. Before traveling back to San Salvador we celebrated a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner together. God blessed the project with funds to purchase musical instruments as well: a drum set, a bass guitar, amp, and a microphone. We are forever grateful to TFBC for their partnership with us in this project! Members of the team were: Pastor Daniel Elías, James Neeley, Eric York, Andy Tiner, Mary Jones (Cindy’s mother), Brett and Theresa Jones (Cindy’s brother and sister-in-law), and Carlos Elías (Pastor Daniel’s father).
Watch the slide show for some highlights of the week:
Music Classes
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| Aspiring drummer boy, Lucas Blanco |
As soon as the musical instruments were purchased, Camilo began giving music lessons. Drum and bass lessons meet on Saturdays with five students. On Wednesdays piano and guitar lessons are being given to six students. It is wonderful to see the enthusiasm the students have in praising the Lord with music!
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| Isabel Melgar sharing her testimony with our church |
Blessings from L.A.
In September and October we had special visits from three members of the Church of God of Reseda, CA: Jorge and Leticia Mejia and Isabel Melgar blessed us with their presence and participation in our church activities during their vacation days to their hometown of Ojos de Agua. We are so grateful for them and their church in California for their partnership with us!
San Martin to Ojos de Agua, Ojos de Agua to San Martin
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| Pastor Camilo, Pastor Salvador, and Missionary George from Costa Rica |
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| Kids with the pinata just before hanging it. |
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| Visiting Praise team from Jersalem Church of Coyolito played at both all night church services. |
Two Vigils (All night church services)
Two all-night church services were held on September 25 and November 13 with the purpose of sharing the gospel to the community. All of Ojos de Agua was invited and an estimated 300 people attended each service!
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| Two young men, Carlos and Wil accepting Christ as their Savior |
Phillip Project –
Home Evangelistic Bible studies have expanded. Pastor Heber is giving leadership training once a week to 10 brothers and sisters who are leading the Bible studies.
As a result of these ministries (The all night services and home Bible studies), many people have started attending church services and since then many have accepted Christ as the personal Savior.
Soccer Tournament and Movie-
On Friday December 3, Ojos de Agua Youth Ministry held a soccer tournament for youth in Ojos de Agua and the surrounding communities. Eight teams arrived and played their hearts out and had a good time. In the evening the community was invited later to watch the movie, Facing the Giants.
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| Final game Ojos de Agua vs. El Zapotal |
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| Cindy handing out the first prize awards a soccer ball and tee-shirts |
NEXT PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION
Many are asking, what’s next in the construction? Here is a breakdown of what’s needed:
- septic tank and bathrooms: approx. $3,500 (This week volunteer work began in digging the hole for the septic tank!)
- windows (with defense bars) and doors: approx. $5,500
PLEASE PRAY...
-For our ministry working as a team with Pastor Heber and his family in 2011-For provision for our church building construction Project-For wisdom as we work to strengthen the spiritual maturity of the congregation.
Here are some of the latest light poles Cindy has painted in the community:
