As you all know, back in 1999 and 2000, I was very involved in the building program of the Cristo Rey Church in Santiago, Chile.  It was very exciting to see how the Lord, through you and the sacrificial giving of the Cristo Rey people, provided for the buying of the land, the basic structure, and some furnishings.   We decided to take a loan to finish off  the rest of the building, and a church in the US helped us with that loan.  Now, April 19, 2009, Cristo Rey is having a "burning of the mortgage" ceremony and we have been asked to participate, together with all the pastors that have had a part in the history of the church. 

      Tomorrow, April 18, there is a big "homecoming" of past and present members and leaders of the church.  Pictures and videos will be shown and testimonies of God´s grace in all our lives will be heard.  Robyn and I look forward to seeing the dear people of Cristo Rey and being reunited with friends there.  We will take lots of pictures and give you a full report as soon as posible.

     

Praise and Prayer:

1. For our upcoming trip to Chile April 18 to May 5. (Robyn will be with me in the first week)  That the inauguration of the Cristo Rey church building will be an opportunity for evangelism and for rejoicing as the church looks back on her history. Praise God that they have finished paying for their building and land. Praise God for this opportunity God has given us to be with them and tell of God´s work while we were with them.
2. That the various speaking engagements that we have may demonstrate the power of the gospel and encourage the churches and students.
3. That God will give us strength and keep us healthy in the midst of a very busy itinerary.
4. Pray for Fernando Estefó, our FLET representative in Chile. He has led in the signing of two working agreements between FLET and two Universities in Chile. He has also enrolled many new students into our courses. Praise God for his abilities and passion. Pray that the administrative and financial aspects of his work may be clarified and an encouragement to him for his time spent.
5. Pray that our visits to our supporting churches in this year will be an encouragement to both us and the churches - strengthening our partnership and vision of God´s work in the training of Hispanic pastors and leaders. Pray that our support needs will be met, and praise God for His provision in this difficult economic time.
6. Praise God for the encouragement of so many students who are taking our online courses. Pray that the Gospel will continue to change their lives as they study.
7. That God will strengthen our whole family through His grace, so as to love Him more and be filled with His love to love those He has called us to minister.

 NEED FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT 

Please continue to pray for our support need. As of this letter we need $413 per month. God has been faithful to us through your giving. Thank you very much.