Hola,
Today we had a unique opportunity to break new ground in ministry with the nationals on staff with Global Action. This morning we boarded our bus and drove two hours to a village not far from the boarder with Guatemala called Tacuba. One of Global Action’s staff members had been working with the local pastor for some time and desired to arrange an opportunity for the country director, John and Diane Crews and our team to be involved in ministry in this poverty stricken area. After we arrived we moved quickly into a meeting room where over one hundred children and women were waiting. We sang songs, the OT team presented their skit on Adam and Eve, then Andrew shared his testimony and then presented the gospel. In addition to this, the pastor and his wife had made one hundred tamales to serve to the people. The team jumped in and helped serve the group throughout the process.
Following the meeting, the team and the Global Action staff traveled by bus around the town to pray as the country director put it, “against the powers, authorities, and principalities of the air as Paul tells us to.” It was a new experience for most of us. Nonetheless, I believe that we shed light on that place by the power of prayer. Once we had finished praying we traveled to a near by restaurant to eat, and then headed back to the hotel in San Salvador.
For those of you who are in prayer for us let me offer some suggestions. This evening we gathered for our daily team meeting and debrief, but this evening was different: we breached a pregnant issue as a team. Unity has not been our strong suit in that some members of the team have felt left out at times. Due to the team’s honesty in sharing their feelings, perceptions, and challenges, we brought the issue out of the darkness and silence. Instead of finishing all the scheduled items we ended in a time of directed prayer for the unity of the team. I would humbly ask that you be in prayer for the team’s unity, our relationships, and that we would listen and obey the Spirit’s direction in this area. Muchas Gracias!
For the Team,
Jared Noetzel
KLU
Today we had a unique opportunity to break new ground in ministry with the nationals on staff with Global Action. This morning we boarded our bus and drove two hours to a village not far from the boarder with Guatemala called Tacuba. One of Global Action’s staff members had been working with the local pastor for some time and desired to arrange an opportunity for the country director, John and Diane Crews and our team to be involved in ministry in this poverty stricken area. After we arrived we moved quickly into a meeting room where over one hundred children and women were waiting. We sang songs, the OT team presented their skit on Adam and Eve, then Andrew shared his testimony and then presented the gospel. In addition to this, the pastor and his wife had made one hundred tamales to serve to the people. The team jumped in and helped serve the group throughout the process.
Following the meeting, the team and the Global Action staff traveled by bus around the town to pray as the country director put it, “against the powers, authorities, and principalities of the air as Paul tells us to.” It was a new experience for most of us. Nonetheless, I believe that we shed light on that place by the power of prayer. Once we had finished praying we traveled to a near by restaurant to eat, and then headed back to the hotel in San Salvador.
For those of you who are in prayer for us let me offer some suggestions. This evening we gathered for our daily team meeting and debrief, but this evening was different: we breached a pregnant issue as a team. Unity has not been our strong suit in that some members of the team have felt left out at times. Due to the team’s honesty in sharing their feelings, perceptions, and challenges, we brought the issue out of the darkness and silence. Instead of finishing all the scheduled items we ended in a time of directed prayer for the unity of the team. I would humbly ask that you be in prayer for the team’s unity, our relationships, and that we would listen and obey the Spirit’s direction in this area. Muchas Gracias!
For the Team,
Jared Noetzel
KLU
Jared - Thanks for this update on what you all are doing in El Salvador. I'm proud of you all for stepping out and participating in things that are different for you. It's neat to hear of what you are learning, and how God is using you all. I'll definitely continue to be in prayer for unity for the team, I'm glad you all were able to discuss that, and I will pray that you continue to be knit closer together as a team. Love to all of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of you for your detailed journaling of the events and thoughts of your days! God is good and his spirit is teaching life lessons. Praise Him! BTW, Jared, good to hear your "voice". Love ya son. :)
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