What an amazing few months it has been!
The discipleship academy is going full steam ahead and even with no room we took on one more child, Mynor, to bring our total to 13 children! They are doing well and little by little we are sowing the seeds of faithfulness and growth into their lives. Some of the children are very well behaved while others struggle. As you know in the U.S. we quickly divide the children: The above average, the 'normal', the 'slower learners' and the unruly.
In Latin America there really are no such options or classes per se of children. They are all children. All together. All the time. We have recently been just overwhelmed with the powerlessness that they feel. Their home life, their social status... like they are stuck and will just never get out.
I praise God He has called us to the poor and powerless. We have the power they need. All the answers to their problems, everything. In spite of the way they feel, we know God teaches us we literally have the power to move mountains if we but have the faith in Him to do so.
As each day and class passes, pray we see these children overcome and become empowered by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
How goes the day-to-day here? Ah, there comes the waterfalls! We are overwhelmed with open doors and growth right now. We average between 50-60 children each Sunday in our 12'x14' room. Most every Sunday there are 5-10 on the streets looking in. They listen to the bible lessons, sing with us and do the memory verse from where they can. Please pray we get more room soon.
Another door that is continuing to open that is little talked about is the opportunity to work and minister in the village of Yalu. It is completely indigenous and like stepping back 40 years in time. Our prayer is to possibly do the same thing we are in La Comunidad and also begin evangelistic outreaches via gospel and medical teams. This is a big step and a lot of undertaking but we fully believe God has us here for such a time as this.
In closing, as you know, we have been praying for some time for a vehicle to be able to better reach the inner-city and the villages. Cars are outrageous in price here, even for a 'beater' car. Today God miraculously opened the door to possibly purchases a good pre-owned car from another missionary.
The miracle we need is an awesome one. We are believing God will provide the $1,500 we need to go with what a couple folks have already given us. These opportunities are hard to come by here and we must see this happen by Wednesday of this coming week! Please pray God's will be done in this MUCH needed area intensely.
God bless you all and keep your hands to the plow!
Bob and Tessa
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