vision for la limonada

I was recently reminded of the blog that was started to keep everyone updated on what is happening here with the community of faith.  My deepest apologies for allowing this to slip through the cracks.  We are all extremely grateful for the prayers and financial support from the states and will do better to keep everyone updated on what is happening here.  You can expect to see an update about every 15 days.

The last few months we have had our share of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, and feelings of both triumph and defeat.  But despite all that, it is evident that God is working.

One of the clearest signs that God is at work is attack from the enemy.  Just like in a war if one side is advancing the other side is either going to defend or attack.  It goes both ways.  As the kingdom of God advances in La Limonada there is opposition from Satan and his armies.  They have felt the allusion of control over La Limonada for many years and are now being threatened by a force more powerful than they.

I see the Escuelita Mandarina standing out as a beacon of light in the community.  A fortress of sorts that is now a recognized presence.  And with the community of faith underway that presence is moving throughout the community.  We are now having 3 weekly services.  Tuesdays and Thursdays we hold services in homes and  Saturdays a larger service in the Escuelita.  Families and individuals throughout La Limonada are attending and taking an active role in the services.  We can see a genuine hunger for righteousness and a desire to serve God in their community.  There are followers of God rising up, turning from past lifestyles, and seeking to live the lives God has planed for them.

I see a community coming together, being united by a common faith and vision.  Faith that there is a powerful loving God that is interested in them and their community.  Vision that La Limonada does not need to remain unchanged.  God wants to use his church to transform the community.

Right now the army of believers is small, but it is rising.  There are many long-time believers in La Limonada that are standing with us and praying for us and the community.  There are many new believers that want to join the fight.  We are averaging around 50 adults and children for our Saturday services.  Attack from the enemy is being met by prayer, love, and blessing those that want to harm us.  God is at work and will be faithful to finish the work he has begun.  When we join Him in His work we can be sure that we will be successful in the end despite trials, persecutions, and apparent defeat in our immediate line of vision.

^¨Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.¨ 1 Peter 4:12-14

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~ by comunidaddefe on September 1, 2010.