Great start to a new year!

This past month has been a great start to the new year. Cornelio and I are helping lead worship at church. It is great to have Cori joining us. I have been teaching Sunday school twice a month and growing in Spanish because of it. Some of the VBS songs I have translated to teach the kids at church and it is fulfilling to see how they absorb everything.

Leading worship

Sunday school kids sharing a song with puppets 

Pablo is our friend who was a strong Buddhist before Cornelio started witnessing to him. After 4 months Pablo was more interested in Christianity. Now he often comes to church with us! Mom gave him his first Bible last week.  (We gave him one in English too so he can practice.) We are praising God for Pablo’s new steps in faith!  

Mom giving Pablo his first Bible.

House to house advertising went well this year and glory to God we have more students for both our music and  English programs. Three students graduated last year able to clearly communicate in English. We look forward to keeping in contact of them and seeing how they use their English for themselves as well as encouraging and helping others. Mom went to Christian's public school graduation. He was so happy to have her support.

Advertising for our school

Christian graduating from high school and our English program

1 Peter 3:15

 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.