The theme of our Module this past weekend was “Forming a Community of Worshippers”. It was taught by Pr. Daniel Rincon, Julio Siqueira (who studied at Emmanuel School of Religion for the past 4 years) and Bruce. It started last Friday evening with a little over 100 people participating, including several young people. It was an in-depth study on the book of Revelation. We were able to understand a little better John’s vision of what worship is supposed to be here on earth based on what the scriptures say about what it will be in heaven.
Besides the good solid teachings, the Holy Spirit visited us in each and every session with powerful times of worship and some of the participant’s sharing testimonies.
At the final session the Lord spoke powerfully through Bruce and we were led into “Communion” and then an awesome celebration time. What a great weekend of spiritual growth and strengthening of the leaders of the church. That’s what the School of Ministry is all about! PTL!
But our weekend was even better and busier than that! On Saturday evening we had the graduation of our Married for Life Class. It was a very blessed time with the testimonies of the 5 couples that took the class. One of the couples got “engaged” (they have been living together for 20 years, and now, after learning God’s principles for marriage, are going to “make things right”) and another couple who had only been married by a Justice of the Peace 19 years ago, had their “church cerimony” at that event. It was a very joyous time! PTL!
Today and tomorrow it’s preparation for Bruce’s trip. He leaves Tuesday night (June 8th) to the States on our Furlough. Neide, Jonathan and Victoria will be leaving on the 25th (as soon as they finish their school Exams). Bruce will be having cataract surgery in Rochester,MN – his daughter Heidi will be taking care of him. He will also start contacting and visiting different churches.
So, as you can see we have been and will be very busy around here. Please pray for safety in travels, for the kid’s end of the semester school exams and papers, for everything that Bruce and Neide have to do in organizing for these trips. Looking forward to seeing many of you soon and at least talking by phone to others.
