Second Week

Greeting from the beach!

Last Saturday we had our first couples' meeting, almost everybody was there. We told them the story of Bartimaeus, emphasizing his faith and how he followed Christ after he was healed. After the story we distributed the readers we brought from the States. They had a great time trying on the glasses and deciding which ones were the right ones for them. Some were amazed at how sharp the letters were with the glasses. :)

Sunday we went to see the new Lion King with a group of 14 from the town. There is a new movie theater near by. It no longer takes practically a whole day to go to the movies. We had to pick up Yesenia and the girls, while Walter went in another car. On the way home, John stressed the lessons from the movie to the girls.

We also started two home Bible studies, one at Walter and Yesenia's and the other at Yúa and Diana's. They are really interested in learning more about the Bible. Diana is reading the Daily Bread that we brought.

This weekend is the retreat up in the mountains at a thermal waters resort. It is at the same small motel as we went to last year. Carlos and Rosario will bring the talks, and another couple friends of Carlos will bring the worship. Pray for traveling mercies for everybody and that the Holy Spirit will speak to our hearts. The topic will be self-esteem, since it is a roadblock for many around here.

Carlos brought up the needs of the family from Venezuela to his organization. They have responded overwhelmingly. They have donated enough money to purchase the airplane tickets for the three of them and to purchase brand new living room and dining room furniture. They have donated small electric appliances and a washing machine. The donations keep coming. I think the Lord has plans for this family. Pray that they will know how to be humble and that they will learn to assimilate into the culture here.

We have been enjoying good health. Thank you for your prayers.

Prayer requests:

• Pray for good health for both of us 
• Pray for all the Bible studies in homes - that the Lord will convict hearts 
• Pray for the retreat on August 10-11
• Pray for the couple from Venezuela, José and Ana María, and their son, Samuel
• Pray for traveling mercies
• Pray for our family back home -  that the Lord will keep them all safe

Until next time...from the beach...