NEWS FROM THE CHURCH

Pastor's wife Miriam looks happy as she cuddles a pet rabbit at the home of Jose and Lupita.

Lloyd and I have returned to Illinois for a few months rest and to regroup, but our mission project in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico continues on with renewed strength.  Here is news we received from Pastor Gerardo and his wife Miriam:

"We have been praying for many people connected with the church who are gravely ill; and some have been given little hope to live.  Glory to God, we have seen their health improve!

Cecilia had pneumonia and other problems in her lungs.  The church prayed for her and she is no longer critically ill.  While praying, Pastor Gerardo shared the gospel with her and she accepted Christ.  With her renewed faith, she believes she will be completely healed.

Paulina had cancer.  She recently moved away from her family and had also moved away from God.  After we all prayed for her, she renewed her relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  Then she received good news from her doctor.  He could find no cancer in her body and disagrees with the former diagnosis!  She had been told that her kidneys and lungs were affected, but they are now clean.  She's thanking God for complete healing!

Inocencio had a severe respiratory attack that caused him to pass out.  He has a history of smoking for many years.  Some of us from the church went to his house to pray for him and for the first time in his life he opened his heart and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior!  With tears, he acknowledged his need of God and said he had already made up his mind to never smoke again!  Glory to God!

We thank God for blessing the church.  He gives us all things in His time!"

"There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."  Acts 5:16