Lots going on…
Yesterday was a hard day as Pilar and Mecho and their family said their final goodbyes. Some of their family members still have not placed their faith in Christ so pray that in these days of reflection and mourning they will find hope as they consider the message of the Gospel.
I had just arrived home from the funeral when I got a call that Carolina’s mom (Carolina from Villa de Yaque) was critically ill in one of the public hospitals. She slipped into a diabetic coma and her heart stopped several times last night as they moved her to ICU. Carolina is alone in this; her one brother is in prison and her mother is an only child. Milagros, Reina and I spent some time with her yesterday evening. I talked to her again this morning and they made it through the night. I am going to visit again later this morning and see what news the doctors bring after morning rounds.
On a different note, the ministries are growing, numerically and spiritually. I am so pleased with the growth that I see in our leaders. I really believe that we will begin to see more and more growth!
Hector has re-enrolled in the seminary to take advantage of the course offerings this semester. I am teaching Christian Discipleship 2. The other courses are Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education and Homiletics (Preaching). I am excited for our group- we have grown! We picked up Hector and another young man who is becoming the pastor in Bonao which brings us to 7.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers in these many different circumstances!
