LORD WE LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH!

It was a cool clear night crowned by a beautiful sunset on La Noche Buena, The Good Night.

The air was cool and the sky was clear and bright with stars. Here and there we heard the popping of firecrackers as people celebrated La Noche Buena, The Good Night. The smells of bonfires, charcoal and roasting meat drifted through the air along with the sounds of music from almost every house. It was Christmas Eve and a time of worshipping together at the church in Nuevo Progreso.

After we sang several worship songs, Apolinar once again gave his testimony of how he was healed and brought back to life after three weeks in a coma. Looking calm and confident, he walked to the platform with his two year old son trailing after him. The burn scars from his near electrocution were not visible because of his heavy jacket. It was a great moment for this man whose life was completely changed. He later said having his sons Javier and Esteban and his stepson Julio with him at church was his reward.  

Apolinar gave his testimony again how he has recovered from his near fatal accident.  His little boy Javier sat next to him on the altar.

After the lengthy service, some were still singing and playing their guitars while the women brought out heavy kettles of hot soup, crispy tostados, shredded cabbage and slices of fragrant key limes. Cups of Coke and Pepsi are always welcome and make good companions to Mexican food. Even the smallest children sat at attention while being served the steaming bowls of posole. We continued to worship the Lord through fellowship and the sharing of a meal.

These three amigos weren't ready to quit singing at the end of the service.



At the end of the festivities all the children lined up to receive very nice gifts courtesy of a church in Mercedes, Texas. For many of the children in Nuevo Progreso these are the only Christmas presents they will receive.

Even the children sat at attention before steaming bowls of posole.

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."  Luke 2:13 & 14.




This beautiful little girl received a nice Christmas gift.