An American friend asked me what would have been the most foreign aspect of our Christmas celebration this year. I was hard pressed to answer: the all-night Christmas Eve service? the all-night dancing? the miracles shared in the testimonies? eating on the benches and the floor? freezing in 57 degree weather? the way baptisms are applauded through singing and dance? the plastic mug we all share for communion? the “poyoyo” celebration dance of all that God has done for us this…

December 23, 2011

December 20-21 an overnight event was held for the children at risk. Things went  quite well in spite of scorching temperatures as summer began in the Southern Hemisphere,  No one got hurt, though one small boy had to be rescued from the deep end of the pool. Aside from sunburn everyone got home without any major problems. This was a great opportunity to put the children in a positive environment and have input into their lives. Some national believers made…

December 20, 2011

Thank-you for praying for the Banda del Rio Sali Church anniversary in Argentina. We thank the Lord that things went well. A number of unsaved people attended and also folks who have not been to church for a long time. My message was well-received. One lady who is not a believer said she really liked the stories I told. The next day, Sunday, some of the same unbelievers and folks who had not been attending church returned for the worship service! We are very…