We have started remodeling the old part of our church building. Several men came to help. They were all excited and enjoyed learning how to lay tile. Previously, the kitchen had a cement floor that would tear up a mop in a month! It was time to lay tile on the floor. We closed in four windows, painted, and spruced up the area.
Our church attendance has reached 65, and with more people there are sometimes more problems! We had to ask a family to leave due to causing division. That was a very difficult thing for me to do! We have stabilized and have started to grow. My newest helper, Jorge, is struggling with following directions, so I have had to 'sit him down' as he is not a benefit to the ministry right now. My main helper, Luis, is a big help to me and to my son-in-law. Luis loves to learn and is a quick helper. He visits without being asked to and looks for things that need tobe done around the church building. I never have to wonder if he 'has my back'.
Violence and gang activity are still a problem in our area. Doors, windows, wiring, house fixtures, even dogs get stolen! There is no respect of property. All around our church building, there is graffiti, trash, and destruction. Luis tries to keep our church building painted and looking nice. In this society, the children are not taught to throw their trash away and we struggle to teach our church kids to be responsible with their trash, but we fight culture on a regular basis on this matter.
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| Our building has been painted 23 times due to gang activity! |
Prayer Requests:
* Pray for good health this summer
*Pray for our church, La Iglesia Bautista Tabernaculo
*Pray for my son-in-law, John, and he is seeking a National to take over the work he pastors.
