Hi. This has been a very busy two weeks. First was a rare Saturday night service. We had a special speaker who was gifted in comedy/singing and speaking. Frankly, I was somewhat apprehensive. Saturday nights are not well attended. However we asked the church to commit and they came through in a big way. We had one-hundred and ten for the special event.The following Monday the church had an outing. Forty-two members and guests participated in the event. As a result of that outing we have had some first visitors. Just yesterday we had a family show up for church that had been invited to the outing.
The next day we received a call from the best known singer on the island, Daniel Calveti, who informed us he was available to sing the 19th if we were interested. Some churches have tried for years to get him. The Lord opened up the doors and we quickly activated the church. We needed ushers, people to help park cars, servers to provide a snack, people to deal with the building both before and after the service and of course, everyone had to get busy and invite their friends. Our most accurate count tallied two-hundred and fifty. THAT IS A RECORD FOR OUR CHURCH!
Two days later the church celebrated its twenty-fourth anniversary. It was a great day; good sermon, good music and good food.
Five days later (this past weekend) the youth took off for their annual youth retreat. Several of the youth were first-timers. Five of our church members led the event. It turned out great. I stayed in Aguadilla to handle affairs at the church. I told Mary the retreat was in as capable hands as if we personally had managed it. I couldn't be prouder of our church.
Have a great week.
Johnathan and Mary Reece
3 comments:
We rejoice with you and the church! He has promised that we do not work in vain..."Therefore , my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain". This promise from the Lord inspires me regularly and I think your work is a beautiful view into that promise; both your steadfastness and His blessing! SENOR LES BENDIGA!!!
Sounds like you're having some real 'ups' going on - keep up the good work. When things slow down a little, don't gorget to hit the range. ;-)
It would appear that you need something to do!
Bill Ware
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