Hi once again from Puerto Rico. Thanks for dropping by to read the blog.Good things have been happening beginning with the men's retreat, May 14-16. For the second consecutive year our congregation sponsored the island-wide event. We rented several cabins at a public vacation facility in the mountains. Two of our men as well as myself taught the Saturday sessions along with three others from participating churches. The overall consensus was very positive and we are already dialoging about next year.
Sunday morning, the 16th, the northwest tip of the island was shaken by a 5.8 earthquake. It was quite an unnerving experience but fortunately there was very little damage.
The following weekend was our church's annual graduates recognition Sunday. Gifts were given to all the graduates and light refreshments were enjoyed by all after the service.
Last week we enjoyed a visit from Dr John and Marsha Ketchen from Knoxville, TN. John is the president of our mission and he and his wife are good friends of many years. We took a few days off to explore parts of the island that were new both to them, and us.
This past Sunday, the 30th, we had a good attendance in spite of bad weather. It had rained the entire week and Sunday was no exception. Nevertheless we had ninety-five. At the end of the service I had the priviledge to baptize two women. What a delight to witness their obedience in Christian baptism.
That's it! Thanks for your continued interest in our efforts in Puerto Rico.
Johnathan and Mary
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