Mothers Day was full of blessings for one mother in Nuevo Progreso. Several weeks ago Josephina came to church and hurried to the altar to pray for her eight grown children who are not saved. She cried and prayed for them out of a broken heart. Friday, May 10th she celebrated Mothers Day by inviting Pastor Gerardo and Miriam to her house for dinner. Four of her eight children accepted an invitation to meet the pastor and attend a small worship service at her house!
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| Josephina stayed a long time at the altar praying for her eight grown children. |
Josephina's three daughters and one son who are in their early twenties seemed to enjoy the fellowship, the music, prayer and Bible reading. New friendships were formed during their time together. One of the daughters remarked that her mother had worked hard all day to prepare the food and the house for company. Josephina said that all the work was worthwhile, she was blessed and honored to have food and to have the opportunity to host a service at her house.
The event was just the beginning because Josephina's prayers are being answered. We will continue to pray for her whole family and Gerardo and Miriam will continue to meet with them and show God's love - on neutral ground.
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| Matilda is an elderly mother we met in Ocampo, Mexico. Her son-in-law Brother Chapas pastored a church there. Matilda is wearing a beautiful afghan crocheted by Don Rhodes of Bethalto, Illinois. Don Rhodes, now over 90 years old, crocheted hundreds of these colorful shawls and donated them to Mexico. |
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