Today we went to Nueva Vida (New Life) Church on the outskirts of La Paz. This church was started several years ago by Cecil and Faye’s daughter Gwen, and her husband,Ramon. The church began in Gwen and Ramon’s house. They have since purchased some ground and four months ago, they built a roof where they now hold their services. The land, on the edge of town, is accessible by dirt road and water must be hauled in by truck. They were able to take advantage of lower priced ground in an area that is scheduled to be developed into a residential area soon. At the end of the service, the church had Rick, Brad, Gwen, Ramon, and myself, come to the front where they prayed for us and our trip. Gwen and Ramon will be traveling to the mountains with us. Ramon will be one of the speakers at the meetings in Santa Teresa.
I waited to take these pictures of the church until after the service was over to avoid being a distraction and the appearance of a gawking tourist.
It is beautiful!
ReplyDeletePlease bring those building plans back with you. Our church could use a new sanctuary.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, thanks a lot for leaving me behind, but I truly understand you needed an extra seat to bring back Brad's senorita.
I am pleased that you guys are using your gifts for the Lord. We are praying for you every day.
ReplyDeletewow-I didn't know THAT was the reason for the trip...thanks Chad for filling us in. Shelby and Jill will be excited to meet their new cousin by marriage!! Congratulations Brad : )
ReplyDeleteSeriously, we're really enjoying your pictures and commentary-God is obviously using you in many different ways. We continue to pray for you...
Thank you for the picture of Nueva Vida's sanctuary. One of the last groups we took to La Paz for service dug the ten 1x1x1 meter holes for the foundations under each pole. The soil was so hard. They became very familiar with the pick-axe!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the service you are doing.