VISITORS FROM REYNOSA

Church of God District Supervisor Fernando Colorado with his two children at the church in Nuevo Progreso.

District Supervisor Fernando Colorado joined us for Sunday evening worship service last weekend. He brought his two children with him along with several members of his congregation.  The group arrived early so they could help Pastor Gerardo spread out the loads of caliche (gravel) that had been delivered to the church.  All of them came prepared to work in their work clothes and shoes and with their shovels and rakes.  Unfortunately, the truck delivering the caliche broke down and there was little work that could be done. But no one seemed to be disappointed and instead they had time to visit and rest before time for church.

Later, after a few worship songs and some announcements, Brother Colorado delivered a timely message from the book of Luke.  He read the story of Mary and Martha and the fact that Martha wanted Mary to help her prepare the food and take care of other daily tasks.  But Mary wanted to just sit and enjoy the presence of Jesus.  Brother Colorado emphasized that sometimes we push aside our personal time with the Lord even with tasks that are important church work.  He summed it up by urging us all to take time and lay aside our tasks to have an intimate relationship with Him.

A large group came with Brother Colorado to help Pastor Gerardo, and also to attend the evening service.

After church cake and coffee was served.  It was a good time to visit and get to know each other and hear about their lives.

There are six Churches of God in our district and there's a good spirit of unity among these churches. When there is work at one church, other pastors and workers join in and share the load. There's great strength in this kind of unity.  Also, it sets a very good example for everyone in the community.

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"  Psalm 133:1