Pastor's Blog

The team had a usual/unusual Sunday.  Most of the men made their way down to the GRACE Community Church at 8:00AM for a breakfast with some of the men from the church.  Dr. Rich Strabbing brought a message to that group and he did a really nice job.

All of the team then attended the service at the church.  It featured the ministry of the men’s quartet from the Great Commission Church in the village where this team is building.  Carla Mast led the North Americans in sharing two musical selections before the musical leadership team from the church led a couple of songs.  Pastor Lazaro then preached in English and his daughter, Marsha, translated.  Pastor Lazaro brought a good message.  The invitation was special.

The team then headed to El Rodeo to give food bags and a meal to two hundred and fifty families.  That translated to around seven hundred people.  Pastor Max Lara preached.  It was a blessed opportunity for the team as they witnessed some of the devastation from the volcano’s eruption last year.

As soon as the team got back to the mountain they gathered in the feeding center for supper where they were joined by about forty Guatemalans.  These were families who have sponsors on this trip.  Special meal.  Special time.

So, good Sunday.  God is faithful.  Keep praying.

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”  (Psalm 119:11)

Happy 83rd birthday to my dad and 80th birthday to my mama today!  Yes, they share a birth date three years apart.  Dad is probably in hopes he will get out of the hospital today.  Mama is probably in hopes they will keep him another few days.  Just saying.  Regardless, I hope they both have a great day!

I am told our services were well attended yesterday.  I am grateful.  I appreciate Bro. Jerry & Bro. Jim preaching in my absence.  I also am grateful to Bro. Jim for the way he handled his resignation.  Professional and respectful.

Jimmy Tagert’s father is seemingly some better.  Today is that critical day five so please continue to pray for him.

Anna Carol will have a MRI today and then a surgical procedure on Wednesday.  Keep praying for Anna Carol.

Robert Baria is also scheduled to have a surgical procedure on Wednesday.  Robert is an inspiration to me.  He is a great example of faithfulness.  Pray for Robert.

Dad’s white blood count is low and continues to decrease.  The hospitalist is concerned about this.  He has put dad on a medicine that is supposed to help his body produce blood cells.  It sounds as though he could be discharged at any time or that he could remain in the hospital for several more days.  I appreciate your prayers.

Only one of our thirteen blog readers noticed the mistake in my past two entries (same each day).  So, Tony Gettig wins our “blog reader of the week” award!  The dude is sharp!  As I told Tony, “you cannot fix stupid!”

I pray that you will have a great Monday with Jesus.