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| Maria de los Santos waits for her chariot outside the church in Nuevo Progreso. |
Maria de los Santos celebrated her Quinceanera, her fifteenth birthday Saturday, April 26, 2014. Her parents Reyna and Pancho gave her a big fiesta celebration that began with a blessing at the church given by Pastor Gerardo. Maria was beautiful in her bright iridescent pink dress and her elaborate hairdo. She wore silver high heeled slippers beneath her long gown. It was a very special occasion.
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| Maria de los Santos with her mother Reyna. |
After singing some songs especially for Maria, Pastor Gerardo spoke words of admonition suitable for young women her age. He read Bible passages and gave her advice about priorities in her life and for her future. His primary advice was for her to place God first in her life and to look to Him when making any decisions. He urged her to pray for guidance in choosing a future husband, one who will want to serve the Lord.
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| Pastor Gerardo and Miriam pray for God's blessing on the senorita. |
Maria de los Santos knelt at the altar before a small gathering of family and friends while Pastor Gerardo prayed a special blessing on her and on her family, reminding her how blessed she is by having parents who care for her.
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| Maria's parents add their blessings with hugs and kisses. |
This very formal Mexican tradition is important to young ladies in Mexico. It's their "coming out" time, their debut. Please join your prayers with ours for Maria de los Santos Martinez Cabrera, that she will give her heart to the Lord and serve him all of her days.
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