Just a short update on goings on here in Nauta.
First of all – huge praise! Who said that God can’t move mountains? This last Monday night twelve pastors from here in Nauta got together to pray – and to seek unity in the Body here. There were confessions of prejudices against one another, …and forgiveness! The new pastor of a church that split back in April apologized to the former pastor for the way he was treated – I was incredulously suprised! So, for those who have been praying with me for unity in the church here in Nauta – THANK YOU! and God is obviously listening and moving. It gave me goosebumps and my eyes were almost watering hearing about their reunion. Do keep praying that they will continue in the same Spirit, submitting to one another in love and lifting one another up instead of tearing one another down – even if there are disagreements on practice of worship, dress and activities.
The girls/ladies discipleship group is going well, but with about half the number that signed up for it – there are about seven regulars. This last Thursday, I also had the pleasure of meeting with Carlos and his sister Vasti for the study in IJohn. We’ve met together twice now, and both times have been good, with good questions on their part and lots to think about. We are going to move the study to Saturday morning in hopes of attracting more people.
Today I also started teaching in one of the local High Schools. I had forgotten how much I like to teach – and how hard it is too. I am excited about the door into the lives of the youth here, and concerned that I don’t loose sight of what is important to the vision that God has for the town – or over-commit myself between the mission, the school and the church. Do pray for wisdom, and especially for sweet intimacy with Jesus in these continued days of change and possible busyness.
Thank you again so much for your prayers. We serve a mighty God who lives, hears … and answers.
