Genesis 4:17-24
Genesis 5:1-24
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday in Peru
Greetings Here is part of an email sent to my Dad. I thought perhaps others would find it interesting as well.
I hope you have a wonderful day in the LORD.
It was a good day kinda long and different. The sermon was on "Is there Hope in Life" I think was the title. 1. Life is hopeless separated from God. 2. Life is hopeful with God.
Something like that. Talking about Cain's lineage and it doesn't mentioned them calling upon the name of the LORD. Some of Lamech's sons would have so called prestige in the eyes of
the world being the fathers of various things. Then we looked at Adam and Eve, seeing even remembered to give praise to God then after Seth had Enosh it said people called on the name of the LORD.
Which then later tied into Acts 4:12, John 10:31-33 I think, Acts 16:31
The two men I saw in Morales came though the older one wound up sleeping most of the time I think. The other responded during the sermon. I don't know if either are believers. Possibly though. Then we took some people to a restaurant before going to Papito Ricardo's for lunch. Then I went shopping got two shirts I needed to get change, perhaps other ways would have been better but I needed shirts wound up being around 34 soles which is around $12 US. A lot of money for peruvians but not for americans hmms. Then went and picked a couple of those people up from the restaurant, well after coming by the house and changing. Took them back and then took one of Alfredo & Anitta's son to play soccer with me. Went and did that which was fun. One of them invited me to church in the evening Pepe he is somewhat mischievous. However went and he didn't show up until close to the end of the service. But I went asking God to learn about more of the need here. I met the director of the Evangelical Mission for the San Martin, and Loretto area. So got to ask him some questions and he is possibly coming by tonight. Which he speaks spanish and I don't speak it very well so we'll see what happens. Please pray for direction.
After the service met some people, I enjoyed singing there they had some songs I knew but they where in spanish but the tunes where familiar. The sermon was on Acts 10 with Cornelius but I don't know what he talked about other than when he went to different verses. I'm not sure they preach through the Bible verse by verse and book by book or if it is more in this chapter one Sunday and in a different on the next. It is hard to get to know the pastors as far as the language barrier. Pastor Werrin wanted his daughter or someone he knew to practice english with me, I wound up talking with Pepe she wanted to talk with the young guys. So a different evening.
Then I went with Pepe to Ice Cream got to know him a bit better, including that his sister has cancer in the blood Leukemia I think is what he said. That his dad doesn't live there with them. He plays in a bad and will be turning 21 Oct 18. Seems he is directionless right now, not sure if he is a believer but possibly. Perhaps he is trying to forget about things. I feel sad about his sister. But he also said she believes in God, and I think he said she has a lot of trust in God.
After that we went to his house for a bit where he showed me his electric guitar he had made. Shows again the poorness. I was glad he showed me though he enjoys playing. Then his sister and mom came out and talked for awhile. His mom gave me some platino (like bananas) for frying, (and other forms of cooking) and I didn't know how. So she took a little time cut one up and showed me how to fry them.
So I'll probably try that today.
I think it was around 12 by the time I got to bed.
A good day praise God. Please continue to pray for direction in understanding the need here. If God wants me to return and in what form. It seems in shepherding it has really helped me to grow, because it helps me to have a caring heart about other people which I really love that God is creating that more and more in me. Evangelism is good but seems perhaps God is directing more toward shepherding in the sense of longer term relationships.
Thank you so much for praying,
Jonathan
I hope you have a wonderful day in the LORD.
It was a good day kinda long and different. The sermon was on "Is there Hope in Life" I think was the title. 1. Life is hopeless separated from God. 2. Life is hopeful with God.
Something like that. Talking about Cain's lineage and it doesn't mentioned them calling upon the name of the LORD. Some of Lamech's sons would have so called prestige in the eyes of
the world being the fathers of various things. Then we looked at Adam and Eve, seeing even remembered to give praise to God then after Seth had Enosh it said people called on the name of the LORD.
Which then later tied into Acts 4:12, John 10:31-33 I think, Acts 16:31
The two men I saw in Morales came though the older one wound up sleeping most of the time I think. The other responded during the sermon. I don't know if either are believers. Possibly though. Then we took some people to a restaurant before going to Papito Ricardo's for lunch. Then I went shopping got two shirts I needed to get change, perhaps other ways would have been better but I needed shirts wound up being around 34 soles which is around $12 US. A lot of money for peruvians but not for americans hmms. Then went and picked a couple of those people up from the restaurant, well after coming by the house and changing. Took them back and then took one of Alfredo & Anitta's son to play soccer with me. Went and did that which was fun. One of them invited me to church in the evening Pepe he is somewhat mischievous. However went and he didn't show up until close to the end of the service. But I went asking God to learn about more of the need here. I met the director of the Evangelical Mission for the San Martin, and Loretto area. So got to ask him some questions and he is possibly coming by tonight. Which he speaks spanish and I don't speak it very well so we'll see what happens. Please pray for direction.
After the service met some people, I enjoyed singing there they had some songs I knew but they where in spanish but the tunes where familiar. The sermon was on Acts 10 with Cornelius but I don't know what he talked about other than when he went to different verses. I'm not sure they preach through the Bible verse by verse and book by book or if it is more in this chapter one Sunday and in a different on the next. It is hard to get to know the pastors as far as the language barrier. Pastor Werrin wanted his daughter or someone he knew to practice english with me, I wound up talking with Pepe she wanted to talk with the young guys. So a different evening.
Then I went with Pepe to Ice Cream got to know him a bit better, including that his sister has cancer in the blood Leukemia I think is what he said. That his dad doesn't live there with them. He plays in a bad and will be turning 21 Oct 18. Seems he is directionless right now, not sure if he is a believer but possibly. Perhaps he is trying to forget about things. I feel sad about his sister. But he also said she believes in God, and I think he said she has a lot of trust in God.
After that we went to his house for a bit where he showed me his electric guitar he had made. Shows again the poorness. I was glad he showed me though he enjoys playing. Then his sister and mom came out and talked for awhile. His mom gave me some platino (like bananas) for frying, (and other forms of cooking) and I didn't know how. So she took a little time cut one up and showed me how to fry them.
So I'll probably try that today.
I think it was around 12 by the time I got to bed.
A good day praise God. Please continue to pray for direction in understanding the need here. If God wants me to return and in what form. It seems in shepherding it has really helped me to grow, because it helps me to have a caring heart about other people which I really love that God is creating that more and more in me. Evangelism is good but seems perhaps God is directing more toward shepherding in the sense of longer term relationships.
Thank you so much for praying,
Jonathan
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Will you walk?
Lately it has been fun to walk here and there in Peru. I need to do it more often.
This evening I walked over to Morales to give Dante the lesson for youth group on Saturday. Please pray for him that he'll be able to help in translating. (Another story)
On the way there I got to look out over the valley the jungle covered mountains. Into God's glorious sunset.
I passed by a welding & mechanic shop I believe it is the gentleman who owns it said hi and I stopped for a bit to talk with him and his friend. They took a couple tracts and even gave me their names and phone numbers. Later I found out they are evangelical I think.
I continued on my way dropped off the lesson at Dante's house spent a bit of time there. I came back the same way and the shop owner was still there. He invited me for a drink (it is possible he and his friend may have been drunk for the 2nd conversation), he bought me a kola naranja. We chatted for awhile, him and his friend. They both are older men. He wound up buying me supper from across the street, it was very good fries, chicken, with some greens covered in mayonnaise and ketchup.
Praise God for his wonderful opportunities.
You never know what may happen, please be open to how God may use you today, perhaps even try walking some place and talking with some people.
In Christ,
Jonathan
This evening I walked over to Morales to give Dante the lesson for youth group on Saturday. Please pray for him that he'll be able to help in translating. (Another story)
On the way there I got to look out over the valley the jungle covered mountains. Into God's glorious sunset.
I passed by a welding & mechanic shop I believe it is the gentleman who owns it said hi and I stopped for a bit to talk with him and his friend. They took a couple tracts and even gave me their names and phone numbers. Later I found out they are evangelical I think.
I continued on my way dropped off the lesson at Dante's house spent a bit of time there. I came back the same way and the shop owner was still there. He invited me for a drink (it is possible he and his friend may have been drunk for the 2nd conversation), he bought me a kola naranja. We chatted for awhile, him and his friend. They both are older men. He wound up buying me supper from across the street, it was very good fries, chicken, with some greens covered in mayonnaise and ketchup.
Praise God for his wonderful opportunities.
You never know what may happen, please be open to how God may use you today, perhaps even try walking some place and talking with some people.
In Christ,
Jonathan
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wednesday Evening and Sunday's Audio
Wednesday evening's Bible Study Genesis 18:16 - 19:38
Sunday morning's Sermon Genesis 4:1-16 on Cain and Abel
Let me know if you find these helpful or interesting.
Thank you,
Jonathan
Sunday morning's Sermon Genesis 4:1-16 on Cain and Abel
Let me know if you find these helpful or interesting.
Thank you,
Jonathan
Friday, September 26, 2008
God's Creation is Beautiful
Greetings in Christ,
Today I went driving around trying to find the Plantain Farm that
Delwin and Techy have. I wasn't able to find it but that is not
why I wrote. I've been wanting to see people the way God does, there is
still so much to understand in this but He taught
me a small bit today.
I was looking at His wonderful creation a mountain/hill here with
jungle on it off in the distance as I stopped
and took a photograph.
It was beautiful. But did you know that each
person God has made is more beautiful to Him.
They are so precious in His sight. Precious enough to die for. Why do I,
why do we look at people judging them as we pass on by?
Look with God's eyes. Please pray that I would see people the way God
sees them. Please pray the same for yourself.
Thank you for your love and your prayers.
Tu hermanito en Cristo,
Your little brother in Christ,
Jonathan
Today I went driving around trying to find the Plantain Farm that
Delwin and Techy have. I wasn't able to find it but that is not
why I wrote. I've been wanting to see people the way God does, there is
still so much to understand in this but He taught
me a small bit today.
I was looking at His wonderful creation a mountain/hill here with
jungle on it off in the distance as I stopped
and took a photograph.
person God has made is more beautiful to Him.
They are so precious in His sight. Precious enough to die for. Why do I,
why do we look at people judging them as we pass on by?
Look with God's eyes. Please pray that I would see people the way God
sees them. Please pray the same for yourself.
Thank you for your love and your prayers.
Tu hermanito en Cristo,
Your little brother in Christ,
Jonathan
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Genesis 3:1-24 in English/Spanish
Here is today's sermon if anyone is interested.
Genesis 3:1-24
I hope all is going well please let me know how I can be praying for you.
In Christ,
Jonathan
Genesis 3:1-24
I hope all is going well please let me know how I can be praying for you.
In Christ,
Jonathan
Monday, September 15, 2008
Audio sermons
For those interested I uploaded the sermon that we spoke Sunday night in Acts 4:1-12
Acts4:1-12 "No Other Name"
It is in English, and translated into Spanish. Most of the verses are read in Spanish.
If you have any questions please let me know.
In Christ,
Jonathan
Acts4:1-12 "No Other Name"
It is in English, and translated into Spanish. Most of the verses are read in Spanish.
If you have any questions please let me know.
In Christ,
Jonathan
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