Sharon 3DM Trip to Oxford

Sharon was part of the 3DM training with other TEAM missionaries from Madrid. As missionaries we thankful for opportunities to meet with other church planters in Europe. We have appreciated the focus on getting out into the community and living life on life. More info can be found on their web page at: http://weare3dm.co.uk/ .

 Sharon at the Trout Resturant in Oxford with co-workers.

Mahogany tree update at Camp Chuparipal

When we left for Venezuela Peter had a bad sciatic nerve pain. But thankfully by the end of camp he was able to take a hike up to see how the mohogany trees were doing that we planted back in 1995. Hopefully in ten more year the camp will be able to start harvesting some of them.

  Peter next to one of the mahogany trees. 

Peter and Mario, youth from Lily church and now a police man.

Trip to Venezuela Feb 25 - Mar 11

We had a great time to Venezuela with no major difficulties. Great to be back in Carupano and at Camp Chuparipal. Thanks to Alejandro for getting us at the airport in Barcelona and for Jose driving to and from Carupano. Check our newsletter for more details.

 Peter spoke at Buen Pastor on Wednesday evening

 

With Costal Churches President Remigio and wife Maria Zorilla

Sharing with pastor Pedro Acosta

 Peter with Jose and Remigio

January 6th - Having to say bye to family and Elena

Well it has been a fast 4 months and we are heading back to Madrid. A special thanks to Ben and Hannah for letting us stay with them when we were not traveling. This has allowed us to spend extra time with Elena. We sure are going to miss all of you!!!

Last day of hunting season

Ben and Peter enjoyed going hunting together a number of times. My brother in law had shot a deer the first day of the season. We had seen deer a number of times but never close enough to get a shot. Then on the last day of the season with a 30 minutes left of day light, I heard one shot. That was all it took for Ben to get his only deer of the season, but a nice one. Thanks to Bret, Kenny, dad and mom for letting us hunt of their land. My trun next Ben to get the deer!!!

First Christmas with Elena

Sure was great to be with family over the Holidays and celebrate our first Christmas with Elena. You are now the big attraction when we get together.Will look forward to you being a little more active!!

The Holiness of God & Madrid

I was talking with my daughter Melissa the other day, and she shared that she was reading The Holiness of God  by RC Sproul. I thought it would be fun to read along with her. In Chapter one, Sproul says ... "God's Kingdom will never come where His name is not considered holy. His will is not done on earth as it is in Heaven if His name is desecrated here... it is foolish to look for the kingdom anywhere where God is not revered." p 16. As I read those words the thought jumped out to me. "The church plant in Northern Madrid (the presence of His Kingdom here on earth) will not take place until those outside the kingdom in Madrid see the Holiness and awe of God". That is what I need to be praying for. What a blessing it is that we have the Bible that reveals God as he really is. Do you believe it is sufficient to reveal the true Holiness of God that the prophet Isaiah saw in Isaiah 6? I do, and God's Word alone has the power to do so. Will you pray for Madrid?

In chapter two of the book, Sproul writes about a repeated pattern in history. "God appears, people quake in terror, God forgives and heals, God sends. From brokenness to mission is the human pattern." p 40. I also liked Sproul's illustration of Humpty-Dumpty. God can and does put broken people back together again and send them on a mission.