This weekend we had a lot going on in the church. Friday afternoon was the first women´s group meeting. Not very many showed up because of the rain, however, and they´ve decided to change the times to before the daily 2 o´clock showers! We are not involved with this group yet, but are praying that Naty will be able to get involved soon.
Saturday I taught the youth group on the very important theme of Jesus´ lordship over our lives. I wanted them to understand the total sovereignty that gives us total rest when we fully trust in our Father. A lesson that will help, I hope, the kids understand who is in charge of their lives.
After the youth group, we had the first class of our leadership course. It was a basic introduction on the need for leaders with character, integrity and biblical values. 14 people showed up! They all seem ready and available for taking leading roles in the church. Our prayer is that God will use this course to help them fulfill their corresponding roles in the community.
Sunday morning it was my turn to preach, so I spoke on one of my favorite passages, Rom. 11:33-12:2. We are to give our lives as sacrifices in response to who God is and the amazing things he has done for us. It is a basic but penetrating truth that all believers should understand. This way, our actions are a result to our beliefs and our beliefs are based on our knowledge. We have TRUTH in our actions, beliefs and knowledge when we accept Jesus Christ, our Rock and the foundation of our faith.
Pray for Naty and I this week as we continue to make the transition to full time ministry. Naty has not yet left her job, we are waiting for atleast half our support to come in before doing that. Pray that we have the faith to do what we need to do, and at the same time, discernment in the whens and wheres. We will also be going together to San Jose, and your prayers for a safe trip will be appreciated!
