I’m excited like a young child eagerly waiting for Christmas morning. Why?? It looks like we have a tremendous opportunity to launch into a Hispanic Ministry in Kirksville. For those who are concerned about cost and budget issues. We will be able to start this new work with zero money down and payments of zero dollars per month!!
Here’s what has transpired: A couple of years ago, after speaking to several Hispanic families as we made visits, I had asked the pastor of the Hispanic Mission in Milan if he’d every thought and prayed about starting a work in Kirksville. His name is Bro. Carlos Lozano. At the time he couldn’t do it.
Then last month he came by and we visited. Now we’d like to share the vision with the family at First Baptist get them to begin praying for this ministry.
I believe it will be good not only for the people that are reached by it, but it will be good for us too. As we wrap our arms around this group of people and live and love and serve from the same location, it will shape our hearts to be more like God’s heart. At this time of year, we always pray and give toward foreign missions—not it is coming to our door! We will be holding conversations about this in our various groups, Sunday School, etc. I would especially like feedback and ideas about how the we can make this a sweet ministry expansion because of careful planning.
Just like Jesus was the ultimate advent (Is. 9:2, 6) “2 The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them . . .6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” This is our day to share His light with others. Anticipating Jesus’ second appearance,
Pastor Marty
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