The Familly of God

"Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind." 1 Peter 3:8

Praise the Lord! We are so thankful tonight for the faithfulness of our Father. Each day, we begin the day with a devotional. Charlie reminded us today of the brevity of life on this earth. As we ventured out into the streets of Bayona, this devotional focused our eyes even more on the importance of sharing the Gospel with the people we encountered. During the morning, each team visited the homes of residents in the community. The people of the Dominican are very hospitable. They will invite you into their homes instantly. They want you to feel that their home is your home. It is wonderful to see them open their homes so freely. Our visits went very well today. Many lives are being ministered to, encouraged, and lifted up in prayer. The people here have shared with us their tragedies, their personal testimonies, and their constant struggles. We have shared with them the plans that the Lord desires for them to have. Many have come to know Christ, and many are softening their hearts to learn more about the plan of salvation. We praise God for how He has orchestrated these meetings and has softened hearts. Please continue to pray with us that more will come to know Christ in this area.

This afternoon, we held Bible Studies for men, women, and children. We were beyond blessed with the herd of children coming to join us. We were also so excited to see so many women and men come to hear the word of God. In the men and women's studies, they were able to share with others their stories. Many of their stories include death, alcohol addiction, and poverty. As these men and women shared their lives, we were able to share with them the hope that comes from a relationship with Christ. These men and women needed to know that we share their concerns with them because we love them. This was a wonderful way to encourage them. We were also blessed as 100 children came to learn songs about Jesus and the creation story. The children completed crafts and got to play with yoyos and bubbles. It was such a blessing to see them sing about being in the Lord's army. It was such a pleasure to serve the children today and minister to them. Many of them need guidance, acceptance, and love.

Please pray for men in the community and fathers to accept the responsibility of leading their homes and being a role model. Please also pray for how you might be able to influence these children. It has been a day of praising the mighty work of the Lord.