Hey, all! I just wanted to let you know that Summer and I made it to Texas safe and sound. We got in a few hours late, but all the luggage arrived and we were even able to enjoy a yummy meal at Pappadeaux in the airport in Houston. Can't beat that, can you? : ) Once again, if you'd like to spend some time with us while we're in Ft. Worth, please feel free to leave a comment and we'll get in touch with you. Also, Ann plans on keeping the blog updated, so be sure to check back often! Thanks for all the prayers for the work in Morelia.
Sara
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
Retreat Report
Hey, all!
Well, we had a great weekend, thanks to all your prayers. There ended up being about 50 in attendence, but we had a great time! Jon did a fantastic job. You can read more about his testimony and ministry at Bridgestones Int'l. We also had fun playing games and swimming and enjoying and participating in the talent night on Saturday. But the best part of the entire weekend was Morelia's baptism on Sunday. That's right!! For all of you who have been praying for her for so long now, Morelia put the Lord on in baptism on Sunday, a day after her earthly birthday. For those of you who are very confused right now as to how we were able to baptize our entire city with just one person, let me clear things up by saying that Morelia is a lady who was born in this city and named after it. Sam likes to say that we all began praying for the city of Morelia 5-6 years ago, but we had no idea that we were also praying blessings for this very special person. She and all of her family are very near and dear to our hearts and we are delighted that she has taken the step to put her past behind her and move forward with Christ as her guide. Please continue to pray for her entire family: husband Miguel, children Chema, Coco, and Montse, and granddaughter, Fernanda (Coco's daughter). And while you're praying, thank the Lord for this amazing church that He is raising up here in the city of Morelia. It is an amazing thing to see and be a part of!
I'll leave you with some pictures of the weekend. Enjoy!
Sam, Morelia, and Fernanda right before Morelia's baptism
Sam baptizing Morelia
The whole group during one of the praise times
Jon using Sandy as an object lesson
3 of our 4 amazing childrens teachers! Allie, Stephanie, Ivan and Ingrid (not pictured) came up from Lázaro Cárdenas to help us out and teach the kids for the weekend. They were such a blessing to us and the kids loved them!! Thanks again, guys!
Gloria during the sack race
Adorable Olivia! I know this picture is a little blurry but it was too cute to pass up. She's 5 months old now and growing like a weed.
Well, we had a great weekend, thanks to all your prayers. There ended up being about 50 in attendence, but we had a great time! Jon did a fantastic job. You can read more about his testimony and ministry at Bridgestones Int'l. We also had fun playing games and swimming and enjoying and participating in the talent night on Saturday. But the best part of the entire weekend was Morelia's baptism on Sunday. That's right!! For all of you who have been praying for her for so long now, Morelia put the Lord on in baptism on Sunday, a day after her earthly birthday. For those of you who are very confused right now as to how we were able to baptize our entire city with just one person, let me clear things up by saying that Morelia is a lady who was born in this city and named after it. Sam likes to say that we all began praying for the city of Morelia 5-6 years ago, but we had no idea that we were also praying blessings for this very special person. She and all of her family are very near and dear to our hearts and we are delighted that she has taken the step to put her past behind her and move forward with Christ as her guide. Please continue to pray for her entire family: husband Miguel, children Chema, Coco, and Montse, and granddaughter, Fernanda (Coco's daughter). And while you're praying, thank the Lord for this amazing church that He is raising up here in the city of Morelia. It is an amazing thing to see and be a part of!
I'll leave you with some pictures of the weekend. Enjoy!
Sam, Morelia, and Fernanda right before Morelia's baptism
Sam baptizing Morelia
The whole group during one of the praise times
Jon using Sandy as an object lesson
3 of our 4 amazing childrens teachers! Allie, Stephanie, Ivan and Ingrid (not pictured) came up from Lázaro Cárdenas to help us out and teach the kids for the weekend. They were such a blessing to us and the kids loved them!! Thanks again, guys!
Gloria during the sack race
Adorable Olivia! I know this picture is a little blurry but it was too cute to pass up. She's 5 months old now and growing like a weed.
Talent Night
Here are some pictures from the talent night on Saturday.
José Luís (L) was the host for the evening and even brought his own wig and sunglasses to help him feel the part. Here he is helping Gerardo see what he is supposed to be reading.
The wig looked like so much fun that everyone got in the mood by putting it on. Gerardo looks like a politician from the 80s with that thing on, doesn't he?
Jon even got into the action. : )
José Luís announcing the winners of the talent show: 3rd place - José and Gloria, 2nd place with an original poem - Sandy, and 1st place with an original song - Reina
Michelle (R) interviewing José on the poem he just recited
José Luís (L) was the host for the evening and even brought his own wig and sunglasses to help him feel the part. Here he is helping Gerardo see what he is supposed to be reading.
The wig looked like so much fun that everyone got in the mood by putting it on. Gerardo looks like a politician from the 80s with that thing on, doesn't he?
Jon even got into the action. : )
José Luís announcing the winners of the talent show: 3rd place - José and Gloria, 2nd place with an original poem - Sandy, and 1st place with an original song - Reina
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