We finished out the year on a high. The last two Sundays we had attendances of 115 and 121. The church building seats 125 so we were at capacity. This year we passed the 100 mark more than ever before in the history of the work and in particular, August and September, when we were over 100 every Sunday.In addition to the increase in attendance, people were brought to the Lord, and new families have been meeting with us every Sunday. We now have over sixty families in the church directory. The vast majority of the members are involved in one of the seventeen ministries of the church, and two of our church members are either preparing for ministry or teaching at a Bible institute. Special mention should be made of Santos Torres, a member of the church, who works three days a week with me in ministry in calling, planning, and in other administrative functions of the church. Church finances are up which allowed the church to give 20% of its income to benovolence/missions. Five missions teams from KY/NC worked with us and the church this past summer and we anticipate 5-6 groups in 2012. We hope to make our fourth missions trip to the Dominican Republic with the church's misssion team along with a team from Knoxville, TN.
On to other things-- this last Sunday was the church's Christmas program. We did the worship with acoustic guitars and the worship leaders were dressed in traditional garb. Mary had found a drama and some of our church members translated it into Spanish. The kids (all 22 of them) did a great job and brought the house down with their antics. Christmas continues on in Puerto Rico till Janaury 6. So, our adult drama ministry is preparing for the first of Janaury, a drama written by our Fine Arts director. After the service the Three Kings will give gifts to all the kids.
Thanks for your friendship this past year and, for many of you, these MANY years of interest in our lives and ministry. God bless you all.
Johnathan and Mary Reece
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