PLANNING & HOPE

We went for an overnight trip to plan the next year of ministry in the Sauyo Area. It was incredible to see the team come together with vision, passion and goals. From beginning youth ministry, livelihood programs and weekly services we are going for it this next year. Being in an indirect culture has been a strain for me at times, being very American and very male, so I felt at home when they hung up a chart to organize areas of needs, goals, who’s responsible, and timeline. I love charts.
Last night Pastor Ramon had a Bible study with two families. We met these families during our community survey last December and have since held 3 lessons on the gospel basics. Within these families there are strained relationships and unforgiveness tearing the them apart. This was not known to Pastor Ramon when he brought a Bible study on the hope and reconciliation God brings through Jesus. During the lesson people began to break down, crying over their hopelessness and pain due to the broken family relationships. They did not think there was hope. They did not know God could provide a way for forgiveness between people. God showed up in that crowded house and the kingdom of God invaded the darkness of those families last night. Continue to pray for them and Pastor Ramon as he guides them to the forgiveness of Jesus that allows us to forgive others.