As
part of the Samaritan´s Purse state team in Tlaxcala, Paco and I have the
joyful task of visiting the different “Operation Christmas Child” events held
in churches around Tlaxcala. We never
tire of seeing churches serving, families hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ,
and children opening their shoebox gifts with delight!
The
churches are in the state are varied: some large and experienced, others tiny
and new (even in houses). We never know
what to expect when we go visit the churches, but always come ready to witness
the power of the Holy Spirit and serve as we can!
At
one event, Paco shared the Gospel with a group of adolescent boys hanging
around after the party had finished- one of who very obviously recognized he
needed a Savior! At another, as he talked to one of the mothers about Jesus her
eyes suddenly filled with tears as she recognized she had fallen away from her
faith in the Lord.
Another
event was at a very new home church, with very little experience in children´s
ministry. The elderly pastor and his
wife had been praying for help for their event, when Paco and I arrived. They
were so excited to see us, and immediately asked me to give the Gospel message
to the children and to lead the activities. We were so blessed to serve
alongside their new ministry!
May
the Lord bless each church participating in “Operation Christmas Child” this
year, and each family who heard the Gospel message of salvation in Jesus
Christ!
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