NEW CHURCH IN MONTERREY

Last Saturday 120 members of First Baptist Huejutla boarded two busses and along with sound equipment, sack lunches, bibles, coats and enough Dramamine to sail to China. They were the delegation being sent to Monterrey as the delegates to organize our mission here into a church. This is an endeavor that had began many years ago in in 1988 when Northside Baptist Church sent Pastor Sixto Herrera and his new bride to Monterrey to begin a work. In 1998 because of changes in Mexican law Northside asked First Baptist Huejutla to “adopt” the Monterrey mission project.

Finally, a delegation of members, including our choir, was traveling ten hours by bus, to Monterrey, prepared to hold the organization services. The service was great! God blessed each of our hearts as we were privileged to participate in a new Church being organized. It is wonderful to be a witness to God’s sovereign will working through different churches, in time, to execute His promise, the perpetuation of His church. What a privilege to be a part of God’s plan!

BROTHERHOOD FELLOWSHIP

Once a year our National Mexican Brotherhood gathers to spend time in worship and Bible study. This usually implies a considerable effort by our laymen as they seek for the lord to lead us collectively as a National Association. This year it was in Chiapas, just a few miles from the Mexico Guatemala boarder. That is a very long way for most of us to travel. I was honored once again to be one of the speakers. I was asked to speak about community penetration, the influence that men can have on their communities through social organizations, their own occupations and volunteer service. I spoke of the importance of going to where the people live and take our Christian influence with them. The ability we have to take the witness of our church to our community.

 

It is always a blessing to spend time with our brethren better preparing for our Savior’s work. We trust every effort will translate into souls saved and churches planted.