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| A crowd is gathered for food and prayer. |
One project has been to distribute food to nearby colonias. The church in Nuevo Progreso has recently been blessed with an abundance of groceries for this purpose. One of our early priorities in our mission work was to feed the poor before talking to them about the things of God. We're happy to see this continue to be a priority even when we are away. Along with gifts of food, Gerardo and Miriam have ministered to the people in music, prayer and the word of God. There are many poor colonias near the church that have hundreds of families with many needs. More and more it seems that the ministry of the church must be out on the streets instead of inside the walls.
Sunday School continues to be the backbone of the church. Each Sunday morning children come from all around the church to take part in Bible stories, music, handicrafts and even a hot breakfast! The children take their own colored pages home where they repeat what they have learned to their parents. "...and a little child shall lead them." Isaiah 11:6
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| A Sunday School class of little boys and girls at the church. |
Free music lessons are also offered at the church on various instruments such askeyboard, guitar and drums. Neighborhood teens really enjoy these lessons taught by Pastor Gerardo, and it gives him opportunity to mentor them while sharing his knowledge of music.
The pastor and his wife specialize in home visits where they spend time praying for the sick and reading the Bible to them. There are many who live too far away to attend the church regularly, but they are still considered part of the Body of Christ.
All of these activities remind us of what Jesus said, "Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled." Luke 14:2
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| A sweet little girl who came to Sunday School. |
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