Medellin, Colombia, South America |
918 Radford Drive Abilene, TX 79601 |
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Email received 11/30/2005 AMADOS. ES UN PRIVILEGIO SER PORTADOR DE BUENAS NOTICIAS , EL SEÑOR CUPLE SUS PROMESAS Y SU MISWERICORDIA ES INCOMPARABLE EL BANCO MAGDALENA Y EL VARAL EN EL SUR DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE BOLIVAR ESTAN BAJO EL AGUA CON EL DESBORDAMIENTO DEL RIO MAGDALENA EN MEDIO DEL AGUA SE REALIZARON LAS PRIMERAS CONFERENCIAS SOBRE LA UNIDAD Y LA ORGANIZACION DE LA IGLESIA LA CUAL TUBO UN EXITO SORPRENDENTE CON LO ASISTENCIA DE MAS DE 100 PERSONAS CON EL BAUTISMO DE 18 NUEVOS MIEMBROS DEL CUERPO DE CRISTO 16 EN EL VARAL Y 2 EN EL BANCO
Beloved brethren, it is a privilege to be a bearer of good news. The Lord
fulfills His promises and His mercy is incomparable. In El Banco,
Magdalena, and in El Varal, Bolivar, during the flood stage of the
Magdalena River and its tributaries [both of these towns are river coastal
towns-HR[, we held the first Preaching Conferences on Unity and Church
Organization. It was a great success with an attendance of over 100 people
and the baptism of 18 new members: 16 in El Varal and 2 in El Banco.
DE AHI SALIMOS PARA LA GUAJIRA AHI ESTUBIMOS OTROS CUATRO DIAS CON OTRO
SEMINARIO SOBRE LOS LIDERES Y SU RESPON SABILIDAD TAMBIEN ALLI FUERON
AÑADIDOS 7 NUEVOS MIEMBROS PARA UN TOTAL DE 25, UNO SIEMBRA OTRO RIEGA
PEROEL CRECIMIENTO LO DA DIOS PARA EL SEA LA GLORIA POR FAVOR SIGAN ORANDO
POR NOSOTROS, MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU AMOR YSU APOYO. From there, we left to go to La Guajira [the northern peninusla area of Colombia which used to be home for Juan and his family before they moved in order to serve the Lord in the area of La Jagua--HR]. We were there four days with another seminar on leadership and their responsibility. 7 more were added to the Lord, for a total of 25. One sows, another waters, but the growth is given by God for His glory. Please continue praying for us. Thank you so much for your love and support. I love you (all) in the Lord. JUAN JOSE MARTINEZ UN COLAVORADOR [a co-worker] EN LA OBRA DEL SEÑOR LA JAGUA DE IBIRICO CESAR.
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Amados Hermanos los saludamos en el amor de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, nuestro Dios y Rey. deseando que esten
gozando de bendiciones que solo él puede darnos, de nosotros les dire que estamos bien. Beloved Brethren, we greet you in the love our Lord Jesus Christ, our God and King, hoping that you are enjoying the Lord's blessing, those that only He gives. With reference to us, we are well Llegue de la Obra por los lados de Barrancabermeja y La Jagua. Luego tuve que regresar hacia Puerto Berrio de forma urgente, ya que se presento el fallecimiento de mi hermano Corebo, hermano carnal y de la fe. Este hecho se presentó el dia miercoles 13 de Septiembre, el Jueves fueron las exequias, debi regresar a Medellin para organizar lo referente al pago del funeral, debido a que esta familia es de escasos recursos economicos. Tengo hasta el fin de mes para pagar. I arrived from Barrancabermeja and La Jagua. And I had to return to Puerto Berrio urgently, because I was presented with the death of my brother Corebo..brother in the flesh and in the faith. This happened on Wednesday, the 13th of September. the funeral was on Thursday. I had to return to Medellin in order to organize the payment of the funeral expenses, since the family is very poor and does not have much financial income. I have until the end of the month to pay. Por otra parte fue muy productivo el viaje, ya que, en Barranca se llevo a cabo 1 bautismo y en La Jagua 2,esto alienta a uno a seguir predicando el evangelio. Unos parten hacia la meta y otros llegan al punto d partida. The trip had been productive since in Barranca there was 1 baptism and in La Jagua there were 2. This gives new enthusiasm for us to continue to preach the gospel. Some leave to receive their reward and others begin their journey. Recibi el ultimo mensaje donde nos cuenta todas las dificultades que se presentan y sabemos que siempre hay prioridades y en este momento los hermanos que lo perdieron todo, lo son. Estamos orando por esto. Tambien se aplaza lo de Juan, pero la formula que propone es buena para darle algo por ahora, falta conocer que opina Alberto. Harland, I received your last message where you tell us of some of the difficulties of raising support. And we understand that there are priorities. Especially at this time when there are so many who have lost everything. We are praying for you and them. And if that means that any support for Juan is postponed, that is OK. I do accept the idea of sharing some of what we receive with him. I just don't know what Alberto's response will be. Quiero preguntarle por la nueva tarjeta, hasta ayer no habian llegado los papeles que envio referente a lo de Mary Beth. en cuanto al viaje de Diciembre,le informo que ya lo estamos organizando en cuanto a su llegada y estadia, para que este sea de descanso,agradezco el esfuerzo que hacen por venir. Harland, I need to ask about the new ATM card. As of yesterday it had not arrived. Nor had the papers that you had send for Mary Beth. About your trip in December, we are organizing things for your arrival and stay. So that you might have a little rest. We are very grateful that you are coming. El Jueves nuevameinte estaré viajando hacia Caucasia y Montelibano, donde iré a conocer los nuevos hermanos. Quisiera saber como se pago lo referente a la clinica en Sonora.... muchos saludos desde aqui... Dios les bendiga
On Thursday I will travel again towards Caucasia and Montelibano, where I will meet the new brethren there.
I would also like to know about the medical bill in Sonora.
Our love and greetings. May God bless you.
I want to add some brief notes about some of his questions. The letter sent with the papers and the ATM card
will take several weeks because it is Registered Mail. That process always takes longer. Secondly, the medical
bill was paid in full. Joaquin left some $$ from monies that some of you had given during their stay. The sum was
sufficient. And Bobby and Mary Beth Morgan took care of the rest.
Thirdly, his reference to sharing some $$ with Juan is in the context of my proposal to be able to add $30/mo for
Juan. But since that is not very much, I asked both of them if they might be able to give about $20/mo. Joaquin is
already giving about $40/mo because he currently pays Juan's rent. Fourthly, Joaquin did not mention anything about
the exact numbers of what is owed for his brother's funeral expenses.
Our love and greetings to all of you as well. Harland and Catherine
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