We are always so excited when our volunteer promoters tell us about how their churches are growing. No one person can claim responsibility for bringing someone to salvation. But how exciting to see results of the all of the labor we all put into the ministry together.
In I Corinthians 3:5-7, it says: What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe--as the Lord has assigned at each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neigher he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.
Last week, the church in Mactzul V baptized 5 new believers, two of which are direct contacts from the clinic where their father was ministered to. This man had been so resistant to hearing the word of God, but after his health improved, he agreed to hear the gospel message, and although he is reluctant still, his son and daughter-in-law believed and wanted to put on Christ. The church in Xepocol has added 18 new members this year, and plan on 8 more baptisms in the next 2 weeks! People are drawn to the church and thankful for the service they provide through the clinics and the compassionate offering of prayers and counsel (without pay!--unlike some local pastors who ask for money, clothing or even land titles for their prayer services). It's so exciting to see God's work!
Baptismal service in Mactzul V 
1 comment:
Thank you so much for sharing that wonderful news of people receiving Christ as their saviour. We are so blessed to know of your work and to be a part of it. We ask God to bless and keep all of you who work there in Guatemala.
Love, Mama
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