Sunday, June 8, 2008

Relationships!

God is always teaching us - we need only to stop and listen to what He is saying. During the month of May God has been showing us the importance of relationships. "For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will - to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves." (Ephesians 1:4-6) In Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren states, "Because God is love, he treasures relationships. His very nature is relational, and he identifies himself in family terms; Father, Son, and the Spirit." We were created for relationships!
Lisa has been meeting with a friend, Dulce, once a week to practice language. Dulce practices English while Lisa works on Spanish. They have begun using the bible as their textbook to practice pronunciation. Please be in prayer that God will open the door for Dulce and her husband to begin to study the bible with us.
Kid's Club is continuing to attract new children. The kids are enjoying role playing, games, and other activities to learn bible stories. Several children have already earned surprises for memorizing 5 bible verses! We are feeling more confident each week teaching the stories and playing games in Spanish.
Playing games - Which cup is Rebekah hiding in?
Lacy telling the story of the search for Isaac's wife
- from the point of view of the camel!!

Story Time!


Lacy, Alia, and Noah have completed their school year. They are now enjoying spending more time with their new friends. Lacy and Alia continue to amaze us with their mastery of Spanish. (We think they have surpassed us!) Noah has met two little boys around his age. The three of them immensely enjoy Kid's Club together - they'll even participate in the activities when we can actually catch them!! The game of chase definitely crosses cultures!!


Basketball in our driveway.
A picnic with friends!


Molly and Gracia!


Carl is continuing to improve his Spanish by meeting with Porfirio, our friend who is a pastor here. Carl is also opening the church service each week with a welcome, bible passage, and prayer in Spanish.

We are enjoying visiting with Lisa's parents this month. We are busy introducing them to our friends, new foods, and Spanish! Lacy, Alia, Noah, and Molly are enjoying Grammy and Papa being here!


Thank you for all your prayers and support! "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" 1 John 3:1
For His Glory,
Carl, Lisa, Lacy, Alia, Noah and Molly