God has placed us in a family and/or body. We need each other to stay centered in Christ. The Board is appointing a Theology Committee that will take special interest in guiding this area, nudging us along in our journey of discovering the beauty of Jesus and his ways.
Posted by: David/Lisa Janzen
Church: Evangelical Bergthaler Mennonite Church La Crete, Alberta
Date: November 29th, 2011
A short update regarding our last few weeks here in Bolivia. The crusade at the RTM radio site from November 11 – 13th was a very positive experience for us all. Our visiting music group from Paraguay did well, and hearing the the many familiar hymns and choruses in Low-German was a hit with the people. 500 or so people came out Sunday for our all-day event where there were some local groups doing music in the afternoon, some activities for the youth, and children, an event for the women and also for the men. We have heard many positive and encouraging comments, people enjoyed the music, the solid preaching by Evangelist John Froese from Saskatchewan, and the good fellowship.
The weekend of November 20th we went to see the Kehlers in San Jose together with John and Helen Froese. It always amazes me to see the size of some of these communities and the many, many Low German people that live there. The Kehlers have made some encouraging contacts over the past while and are moving forward with confidence. God is at work!
On November 15th a work team of 10 energetic men arrived from La Crete, Alberta to work on the Rehabilitation Centre that is under construction. Their goal was to get the roof on and they have done very well. The brick walls had been completed prior to their arrival. All the rafters are up and they got a good start on the tin sheeting before they left on Tuesday morning. They did experience some health issues, (stomach and other heat related problem) but were very thankful for the protection that God gave them at the job site. Wayne and Sadie Thiessen did a good job hosting the team. Ben Friesen’s help at the job site was crucial in keeping things moving.
David and Lisa Janzen – Bolivia
The Sunday evangelistic meetings at RTM
Many children at the evangelistic meetings at RTM
Visiting the colonies by San Jose
John Froese getting a buggy ride
Some new found friends in the colonies
Sunday morning visiting the Spanish congregation in San Jose
Work in progress at the Rehab Centre
The La Crete, Alberta work team did a great job
Posted by: Go Mission
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Date: November 29th, 2011
Advent – a time of waiting and preparation. We are happy to share this article with you, designed to help you prepare for Advent and Christmas. No, it doesn’t contain recipes or decorating tips. But it does help prepare your heart for the celebration of the arrival of the Christ-child.
Posted by: Go Mission
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Date: November 29th, 2011
Praying for our partner brothers and sisters with Continental Missions helps us become familiar with that ministry and the people involved in reaching to our First Nations neighbours.
CMI December 2011 Prayer Guide
Posted in: First Nations Ministry, Praise and Prayer,