El Salvador 2010 Day 5

Day 5 (Tuesday)
If you have been on a mission trip you know that after a couple of days of seed sowing the power of God's Word begins to work in the honest hearts. We experienced that today! After lunch today three different studies ended with four individuals asking to be immersed into Christ. Ashley McIndoo and I were sitting in a small house during one of these studies. Five of us were studying in a room that was about 4' x 8' with five of us studying the beautiful story of Jesus. Omar was studying in Spanish giving us occasional updates in his broken English. The passages he was using gave us insight to what was being studied. Their faces were serious and at the same time optimistic with the hope of something great about to happen in their lives. Once their heart was pricked and the message of grace was learned Omar turned in his broken English saying to us, "They baptized now. Right now." As we walked back to baptize this husband and wife Ashley said to me, "I love the way they see the urgency of baptism." I do too. It is just like in Acts. The Apostle doctrine still produces the same results.

The fourth baptism today was a woman pregnant with twins. In the new converts' class tonight, which was attended by five young Christians, I used her as an example of commitment. I asked her, "Will you be faithful to the Lord when those twins are 18 years old? Will they grow up seeing a mother who faithfully loves the Lord and His church?" With a huge smile and energetic nod she exclaimed, "Si!" What a class!

The fact is sobering that today is "hump day." The medical and evangelistic aspect of the campaign began on Sunday and ends on Thursday night. We only have two more days to plant and water. Will you pray fervently for this next 48 hours?

If you were with me right now you would hear Phil leading the late night singing. There is about 18 gathered tonight outdoors overlooking a beautiful lake probably made by a volcano years ago. There are Christians from five congregations in Tennessee and congregations in Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma lifting their hearts to God. One of our team members mentioned today how quickly you get to know and love Christians on these trips. We hope and pray to do much good here, but we are blessed as much as anyone.

Before I close, you may be asking, "What does a day of evangelism look like?" In the morning after women's and men's classes we will divide into about 12 to 14 teams. Many of the teams will have three members. Two of the teams will have 6 to 8 members. These larger teams will go to local schools and tell a short Bible story and conclude by inviting the children and their families to the medical clinic and the Gospel Meeting that evening. The children in the schools love our youth. They ask them for their autographs and hang on every word of the Bible stories. The smaller teams will spend an hour and half to two hours in each Bible study all throughout the day. These Latin American brothers are mighty evangelists.

To all of our MJ family we would be remiss if we didn't mention one aspect of this campaign that is spectacular. The preacher chosen to preach the Gospel meeting each evening is none other than our Elias Roque! He is doing a superb job! There were five or six responses the first night. To God be the Glory!

Well Phil and the group are closing with "We gotta ready when He calls my name!" That is why we are here. Enough said.

Submitted by David Shannon

# Posted @ 12:23 PM on Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Comments:

I'm so happy for all of you. I'm on Spring Break and, even though I've enjoyed my time off, I can never say I accomplished what each of you have. We're still praying for safety & good health for all of you. In Him, Annette Moore

# posted by

Annette Moore : March 17, 2010 at 2:08 PM

One day I will make the trip to El Salvador. I hope by then I will speak Spanish! That's something I hope to accomplish in the next year or so.

Just wanted to tell you all I miss you and that you are all in my prayers!

May God bless you in your work each day!
Connie

# posted by

Connie : March 17, 2010 at 11:51 PM

I am so thankful the trip is going so well and appreciate all of you for going. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Reading the blog makes me wish I was there.
Love to you all
Annie

# posted by

Annie : March 18, 2010 at 6:02 AM

We are praying for you all and glad to hear everything is going well. We miss being there with everyone but are there with you in spirit.
Jose Luis and Elizabeth

# posted by

Elizabeth Jimenez : March 18, 2010 at 6:16 PM

hi everybody! we love you and miss you so much but are very thankful you are there showing the love of God in El Salvador. We are praying for you all the time! much love, tracie and emilie

# posted by

Unknown : March 18, 2010 at 9:03 PM

Great to read the success the campaign is producing. The feeling you described is incredible. Great job by you and the team this week. God is pleased and showing his approval thru his success this week!

# posted by

Eric Pirtle : March 19, 2010 at 4:06 PM


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El Salvador 2010 Day 5 Day 5 (Tuesday) If you have been on a mission trip you know that after a couple of days of seed sowing the power of God's Word begins to work in the honest hearts. We experienced that today! After lunch today three different studies ended with four individuals asking to be immersed into Christ. Ashley McIndoo and I were sitting in a small house during one of these studies. Five of us were studying in a room that was about 4' x 8' with five of us studying the beautiful story of Jesus. Omar was studying in Spanish giving us occasional updates in his broken English. The passages he was using gave us insight to what was being studied. Their faces were serious and at the same time optimistic with the hope of something great about to happen in their lives. Once their heart was pricked and the message of grace was learned Omar turned in his broken English saying to us, "They baptized now. Right now." As we walked back to baptize this husband and wife Ashley said to me, "I love the way they see the urgency of baptism." I do too. It is just like in Acts. The Apostle doctrine still produces the same results. The fourth baptism today was a woman pregnant with twins. In the new converts' class tonight, which was attended by five young Christians, I used her as an example of commitment. I asked her, "Will you be faithful to the Lord when those twins are 18 years old? Will they grow up seeing a mother who faithfully loves the Lord and His church?" With a huge smile and energetic nod she exclaimed, "Si!" What a class! The fact is sobering that today is "hump day." The medical and evangelistic aspect of the campaign began on Sunday and ends on Thursday night. We only have two more days to plant and water. Will you pray fervently for this next 48 hours? If you were with me right now you would hear Phil leading the late night singing. There is about 18 gathered tonight outdoors overlooking a beautiful lake probably made by a volcano years ago. There are Christians from five congregations in Tennessee and congregations in Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma lifting their hearts to God. One of our team members mentioned today how quickly you get to know and love Christians on these trips. We hope and pray to do much good here, but we are blessed as much as anyone. Before I close, you may be asking, "What does a day of evangelism look like?" In the morning after women's and men's classes we will divide into about 12 to 14 teams. Many of the teams will have three members. Two of the teams will have 6 to 8 members. These larger teams will go to local schools and tell a short Bible story and conclude by inviting the children and their families to the medical clinic and the Gospel Meeting that evening. The children in the schools love our youth. They ask them for their autographs and hang on every word of the Bible stories. The smaller teams will spend an hour and half to two hours in each Bible study all throughout the day. These Latin American brothers are mighty evangelists. To all of our MJ family we would be remiss if we didn't mention one aspect of this campaign that is spectacular. The preacher chosen to preach the Gospel meeting each evening is none other than our Elias Roque! He is doing a superb job! There were five or six responses the first night. To God be the Glory! Well Phil and the group are closing with "We gotta ready when He calls my name!" That is why we are here. Enough said. Submitted by David Shannon # Posted @ 12:23 PM on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Comments: I'm so happy for all of you. I'm on Spring Break and, even though I've enjoyed my time off, I can never say I accomplished what each of you have. We're still praying for safety & good health for all of you. In Him, Annette Moore # posted by Annette Moore : March 17, 2010 at 2:08 PM One day I will make the trip to El Salvador. I hope by then I will speak Spanish! That's something I hope to accomplish in the next year or so. Just wanted to tell you all I miss you and that you are all in my prayers! May God bless you in your work each day! Connie # posted by Connie : March 17, 2010 at 11:51 PM I am so thankful the trip is going so well and appreciate all of you for going. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Reading the blog makes me wish I was there. Love to you all Annie # posted by Annie : March 18, 2010 at 6:02 AM We are praying for you all and glad to hear everything is going well. We miss being there with everyone but are there with you in spirit. Jose Luis and Elizabeth # posted by Elizabeth Jimenez : March 18, 2010 at 6:16 PM hi everybody! we love you and miss you so much but are very thankful you are there showing the love of God in El Salvador. We are praying for you all the time! much love, tracie and emilie # posted by Unknown : March 18, 2010 at 9:03 PM Great to read the success the campaign is producing. The feeling you described is incredible. Great job by you and the team this week. God is pleased and showing his approval thru his success this week! # posted by Eric Pirtle : March 19, 2010 at 4:06 PM Post a Comment << Home	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ Physical Addrees: 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Mailing Address: P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37121-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM Past Archives: March 2007 March 2008 March 2009 March 2010 March 2011 March 2012 March 2013 March 2014 March 2017