Praise the Lord…
Thank you for praying. The copies of the Cuban Religious Entry Visas for the April 14-21, 2012 team of missionaries have been received! We are so thankful to have them issued early. Now we are able to go ahead and pack with confidence.
We have been excited to receive reports from our contacts, in Havana, concerning the Annual Convention of Baptist Churches. The Western Baptist Convention of Churches celebrated their 103rd assembly this week. Many representatives from the 300+ churches attended workshops, training sessions and plenary sessions.
We are thrilled to see the unity within this body of churches and leaders. The Seminary hosted many sessions and was the site of all of the food preparation. An army of volunteers gathered each morning to prepare the mid-day meal for the convention participants. The assembly line approach worked well and efficiently. The food was transported to ‘El Calvario Baptist Church,’ which was the site for the plenary sessions. Each morning, many vehicles delivered the food for distribution. We have had the privilege of serving along side of outgoing President Victor Samuel Gonzalez Grillo, for the last six years. Many wonderful changes have taken place and we have seen God working in marvelous ways while Victor Samuel was at the helm. We look forward to working with newly-elected Western Baptist Convention President Juan Carlos Rojas Mantilla, pastor of’ El Calvario Baptist Church,’ in Havana. Previously, we have worked with him and are confident that God will bless him as he leads the group into the future.
Don’t forget to join us at Chick fil A on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, on Wednesday, March 28th from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a fundraiser to benefit Cuba Mission Trips. The April 2012 Cuba team will be on hand starting at 8:00 pm to share more about our next trip.
Thanks for your prayers and support.
