Many of you may be wondering what God is doing at Vallecito church. The 9 years that we were in Cullman, we were able to witness a pretty constant flow of people committing to follow Christ, some changing their lives completely and others coming back to the Lord. Here, it has been a much slower progress. We were definitely warned of this, that it would be much more challenging in such a liberal area.....and they were exactly right! BUT....it doesn't mean that God is not working. We don't always see the seeds that are planted and what God is doing in the life of others. I am so encouraged though when I see a football mom come in with her boys. And then the next time she comes, she brings her mother along with her. We continue to have visitors every Sunday. For those who are newer to the blog, Vallecito Church is packed full in the summer but in the winter, we are doing good to have 25. However, so far we've been running around 50 and had 14 children at church Sunday! Praise God!
I can definitely say that we've seen Christians strengthen their relationship with the Lord and God has really used Mike to do that. I feel the church family has gotten closer and much more loving in showing visitors that we want them there. I am just hungry to see a life completely changed!!! A life totally given to the Lord for the first time ever! There's no greater blessing than witnessing that and I can't wait to see that again!
We are in the process of planning for a new building addition starting this spring/summer. We have a building group from Alabama that is possibly coming to help, as well as one from Texas. If you are up for a mission trip to Colorado, we'll sure give you something to do and would love to see you!
When you read this or think about us out in Vallecito, please pray for the following:
1). "The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few"......we need children and youth workers! Pray that God will rise up or bring someone new in to lead these two ministries.
2). Pray that the offerings will come in for the cost of the building supplies to avoid getting a loan
3). Pray for Olivia, Veronica, Timmy, David, Clyde, and Wyatt, all kids in the valley that we want in church!
4). Pray for Mike and I as we try to discern what God wants us to do with the youth ministry
AND MOSTLY......
5). Pray for lost people to recognize their need for JESUS!!
Thank you my friends!
By the way, Mom and Appi left on Sat morning and this is what we woke up to on Sunday morning........
It was absolutely gorgeous! I enjoyed it for a second.....and then I was ready for it to disappear!! (And it has now but we gearing up for another big snow this weekend....UGG!)
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