Take the mission work the church in Remedios is doing in a nearby village. There are 3 women from Remedios who are in their 70s, that do outreach in the village. They get up at 5 AM to catch a truck to take them there because it’s the only viable transportation available. Once there, they have to wait for sunrise to start visiting people to talk with them about God. Sometimes it’s raining. They return at the end of the day in a horsecart.
These ladies wanted to show the Jesus Film in the village. The only place large enough was a bar. The pastor had to get approval from 9 government officials. But they did it. And it was a great success. “No trouble”, they said, “we just love Jesus and want to share what he has done in our lives with others.”
Their joy is inspiring, their humor is catchy, and their spirit of overcoming obstacles is awesome. It reminds me of Jesus feeding the 5,000. Their ability to accomplish so much for God with so little is just short of a miracle powered by their dependency on God. Maybe that’s where we come in in God’s plan. God working with and through all of us to accomplish his plan.
Below are some of the things we have partnered with them to do:
B U E N A V I S T A
In Buenavista, a railing around the church's porch provides added space and protection for the children.
These ladies wanted to show the Jesus Film in the village. The only place large enough was a bar. The pastor had to get approval from 9 government officials. But they did it. And it was a great success. “No trouble”, they said, “we just love Jesus and want to share what he has done in our lives with others.”
Their joy is inspiring, their humor is catchy, and their spirit of overcoming obstacles is awesome. It reminds me of Jesus feeding the 5,000. Their ability to accomplish so much for God with so little is just short of a miracle powered by their dependency on God. Maybe that’s where we come in in God’s plan. God working with and through all of us to accomplish his plan.
Below are some of the things we have partnered with them to do:
B U E N A V I S T A
In Buenavista, a railing around the church's porch provides added space and protection for the children.
At the end of the Christmas season they sponsored an event for all the children in Buenavista.
150 attended plus 50 adults.
This year Buenavista launched a new program for children. They plan, work hard to make sure everything is ready and then rest on God for the results.
150 attended plus 50 adults.
This year Buenavista launched a new program for children. They plan, work hard to make sure everything is ready and then rest on God for the results.
Children receive tickets for different things they achieve through the children's program. Later they can trade their tickets at the fair for items they want.
160 Families received bags with oil, seasonings, and toiletries.
160 Families received bags with oil, seasonings, and toiletries.
In addition to these events, both churches had well-attended Christmas programs.
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Christmas Program - Special Music and a Drama
R E M E D I O S
Christmas Program - Special Music and a Drama
B U E N A V I S T A
Omar Perez is the pastor of the church in Buenavista, a town of about 6,000. Here he is with his wife Zenia. They have three mission houses in nearby villages. Once a week everyone gathers to worship. Their Christmas event started on the 24th and ended on the 25th.
Omar Perez is the pastor of the church in Buenavista, a town of about 6,000. Here he is with his wife Zenia. They have three mission houses in nearby villages. Once a week everyone gathers to worship. Their Christmas event started on the 24th and ended on the 25th.
B A P T I S M S
Both Remedios and Buenavista held baptism services in December. Photos below are of Remedios.
More plans are in the works: expansion of church buildings for classrooms, new mission houses, children and youth camps, puppet ministry.
Thank you for your generous support, coming along side in prayer and financially to make all this happen as they share how God can make a difference in our lives.
- Rachel
Both Remedios and Buenavista held baptism services in December. Photos below are of Remedios.
More plans are in the works: expansion of church buildings for classrooms, new mission houses, children and youth camps, puppet ministry.
Thank you for your generous support, coming along side in prayer and financially to make all this happen as they share how God can make a difference in our lives.
- Rachel
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