Something is brewing...

Pray for Argentina. Economic problems are not "new" news to anyone these days.  Some very bad decisions by the Argentine presidency has caused some serious repercussions in the country. Our president decided to hold and not allow any imported goods to enter the country for several months now.  Her idea was that it would stimulate Argentine manufacturing and industry and that it would inspire advancement in our own technology.  So far the only thing that it has caused is prices to go up and people to lose their jobs and money.  It's also not a good policy for foreign relations. Every where you go it's what the people are talking about.  Something is going to have to give soon.  There is so much unrest and sense of helplessness amongst the people. 
We pray that God will allow us to be a witness and blessing during this time. We sure need an extra dose of God's power and wisdom!
Also be praying for our two children, Michael and Stephany. They are both studying at Baptist Bible College. Both were chosen to go on a mission's trip with the New Hope Initiative to Africa this May.  They will work with the children and their families in a place called Kibera, which is the world's largest slum just outside Nairobi, Kenya.  Kibera is home to 1.5 million people in one square mile and is a very needy place both spiritually and economically.  This means the children they will work with are literally some of the poorest children in the world.  Michael and Stephany have to raise $1900.00 each for their trip.  They both are trusting by faith that God will provide and lead others to help them make their goal. http://mandstoddnewhope.blogspot.com.ar/
God has also been showing us how fragile we can be.  Both Mike and I have experienced some health issues which has been a little discouraging.  Although these are minor setbacks, God still has blessed us with health that we will continue to use to work for Him.
God bless all those who pray for us and our ministry here in Argentina.

Pastor's and Missionaries Retreat 2012

February 13-17 we had our annual retreat for the national pastors and missionaries and their families.  Once again we invited Dr. Bill Smith from Globe Ministries to come and teach and preach to us.  It has always been a wonderful time of fellowship with our fellow laborers in Christ and a welcome opportunity to sit back in the congregation and listen to the preaching of God's Word and be encouraged.
We thank Dr. Smith from the bottom of our hearts that he is willing to come every year and be a blessing to us.

The children of all the ministers also have a special time planned for them.  Thanks to Angela Freeman and her helpers these MK's (minister's kids!) also have a time where they can be encouraged and be ministered to on a special level that meets their unique needs.