MARCH 2008

Church Building Under Construction
Thank you much for your prayers concerning this building. The pastor, Oscar Contreras, has really gone through some trials. He got the concrete poured for the roof but came up about $6,300.00 US dollars short. He gave his truck to the bricklayers as partial payment.

The bricklayer was in an accident and because the truck was previously owned by Bro. Oscar the law almost put him in jail. They wanted to fine him $3,000.00 US but he was able to get it reduced to $600.00 US. On top of that his mother is about to die with kidney failure. She was left a small house by her husband but because she has five different names they are in legal battles to get the right name before she dies or he will lose the house.

Apart from that, the landlord needed the building they were renting. So this Sunday, March 23rd, they had their first service in their own building. Pray for them, however, as they will be meeting on a dirt floor as there was not enough money left to pour the concrete. They also need a bathroom.

We are confident that the Lord will complete this building but we must continue to pray!


Training Soul-winners
We are continuing to train soul-winners. Of the fourteen, six have completed the course. They are required to know how to give the plan of salvation, and have to know the six studies we have on “Eternal Life.” They also must know the lesson on eternal security and baptism. Apart from all that they must be faithful to go soul-winning. Almost every week they are winning someone to Christ. Praise His Name!