Friday, June 6, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Back home!
I arrived safely back home yesterday about 10 AM! Thank the Lord for safe travel and a wonderful trip. It was a long flight home, but I did sleep some which helps make the flights much better. It was wonderful to see Patty and Aaron at the airport to pick me up.
Sunday morning I had an opportunity to speak at brother Esteban's church. I ended up taking up the whole service (to my surprise). For my message, I borrowed from one of Matt Fry's recent sermons (thanks Matt) and incorporated my testimony. Cristian tranlated for me, and did a great job (my southern English certainly doesn't help). There was a very good spirit in the church, so it felt really good. Then the church gave me several very nice gifts for coming, which was extremely generous. You could really feel the outpouring of love from the people, which touched my heart. Afterwards, Pastor Esteban invited us to his home for a traditional Argentine lunch. Actually I would call it an feast. They served us a delicious traditional lunch, which included grilled beef ribs, and chicken.
I would say I was somewhat overwhelmed by everyone's expressions of love and generosity. Cristian and Cintia were wonderful hosts who patiently chauffeured me around and answered my continuous questions about their country and "how do you say this in Spanish?" I really believe God blessed this conference, and that He is really touching the lives of the church leaders here. Its so cool when you see God working in people's lives and you know its by His hand; there's such a peace in that!
We set the date for the next conference in November, and I'm already looking forward to it. Thank you so much for all those that prayed for the conference, the people of Mendoza, and for me. I really believe God answered those prayers. I will keep everyone updated as the time for the next conference approaches.
Also, I'll be posting new pictures online tonight.
Sunday morning I had an opportunity to speak at brother Esteban's church. I ended up taking up the whole service (to my surprise). For my message, I borrowed from one of Matt Fry's recent sermons (thanks Matt) and incorporated my testimony. Cristian tranlated for me, and did a great job (my southern English certainly doesn't help). There was a very good spirit in the church, so it felt really good. Then the church gave me several very nice gifts for coming, which was extremely generous. You could really feel the outpouring of love from the people, which touched my heart. Afterwards, Pastor Esteban invited us to his home for a traditional Argentine lunch. Actually I would call it an feast. They served us a delicious traditional lunch, which included grilled beef ribs, and chicken.
I would say I was somewhat overwhelmed by everyone's expressions of love and generosity. Cristian and Cintia were wonderful hosts who patiently chauffeured me around and answered my continuous questions about their country and "how do you say this in Spanish?" I really believe God blessed this conference, and that He is really touching the lives of the church leaders here. Its so cool when you see God working in people's lives and you know its by His hand; there's such a peace in that!
We set the date for the next conference in November, and I'm already looking forward to it. Thank you so much for all those that prayed for the conference, the people of Mendoza, and for me. I really believe God answered those prayers. I will keep everyone updated as the time for the next conference approaches.
Also, I'll be posting new pictures online tonight.
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