Yesterday we had our monthly food and clothes outreach. We had a few friends from San Antonio come down with a van full of things for the the people in the colonia, including two more turkeys. We all spent the night in the colonia Friday, Theresa Paula and I slept in our house and Terry slept in the Community Center. We got up at 7 o'clock to find at least 40 people already waiting in line. By the time we got everything set up, there were a couple hundred people. David and Luzma came with their kids and led us all in worship. As always, it was a Spirit filled time. Pastor Jaime was not able to make it, which allowed Terry to interpret for me as I started sharing out of Isaiah 61, when Jesus stood up in the Temple and read from Isaiah 61. That the Spirit of the Lord was upon Him and He was anointed to proclaim good news to the poor, and to proclaim the year of the Lords favor. He also proclaimed the day of the Lords vengeance, comfort for those that mourn. As I read the passage to the people, I realized that God has anointed You and Me to preach the same message., and there I was reading the very same verses that Jesus read two thousand years ago. So I just challenged them to get right with God and walk closely with Him, because time is short and we need to be ready. Terry looked at me and said that I didn't need him at all, it was as if, no it WAS the Spirit of the Lord was upon me yesterday as I proclaimed Gods word over the people in Spanish with very few mistakes. Pastor Antonio followed up with the rest of the passage for a few minuets. It was awesome!!
A group from Austin was working down at the little blue schools across the canal, building a playground, painting, and grilling three hundred pounds of chicken. They gave out coats, soccer balls, and toys to all that came Saturday. On a sad note, Pastor Victors brother Nahum that Pastors a church a few miles away died Thursday, so we went to the service at his church Saturday afternoon. You never know when God is going to call you home! He was only 50 or so with 4 kids and a wife, so pray for them as they grieve.
Well we poured three foundations last week and are getting ready for a busy beginning to the new year. We have two more to go and were set. Many people were inquiring about getting a house at the outreach Saturday, so I just took their names and lot number and told them to pray for the funds to come in. We don't mind building houses with no groups, but it takes $$$.
AGAIN NO PHOTOS, PRAY FOR OUR INTERNET CONNECTION AT THE HOUSE!!!
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