Friday, 14 October 2011

 

A month ago today, we arrived in Mexico City. My concern in coming here for an extended period of time was that I could easily become unproductive--especially because unplanned visitors and events are the rule rather than the exception. Or because of having a long-term vacation mindset. Therefore, I made a list of things that I wanted to complete during my time here. Thankfully, I think I am on schedule.

 

Today, I finished my textbook on World Religions that is part of a course that I have been working on. Areli and I have been helping with the worship team multiple times a week. I even dusted off the trumpet. We've been spending a lot of valuable time with family and Areli has been helping her sister, who by the way is doing very well with treatment.

 

Today, as the pastors are away for the weekend teaching in Oaxaca, Areli and I were asked to lead worship. A brother, who has been studying in the Bible Institute here in Mexico City, preached his first sermon ever on the Apostle Paul's conversion. He then gave the account of his own conversion from a life of alcoholism and drug addiction. After the service, a sister came forward with a lady that she had invited. Claudia was having family and work problems. We asked her if she was ready to turn her life over to God. She said yes. Areli had the privilege of praying with her to receive Christ for the first time. Praise God! We pray that she would allow the Holy Spirit to continue His work in her life.

 

Our church, Iglesia Masai, is not perfect (as there are no perfect churches), but it is exciting to see God working through a functioning church to bring others to Him.

 

There are still a lot of things on the list that I would like to get done in the next 2 months, but I'm thankful for where I am. And more thankful to see that God is confirming that our time here has not been unproductive so far.