The Krogsgaards arrived at our Mexican Pacific "sweet spot" Oct 2, 2008. In some ways it's hard to believe we've been here two years, yet somehow it feels like we've been here much longer!! We thank God daily for the honour and privilege to enhance His reputation here in Lazaro Cardenas. We love the work He's giving our hands to do. Thank you to our oh, so faithful supporters. We couldn't be here without you. We pray God's blessings on you as you bless our lives with yours.
We had an extra special week hosting two lovely couples from Texas. Wes and Ellen Shutt supported by Sout
hern Hills (our supporting church), Reid and Meriden Overall, supported by Richland Hills, and three others have been training to church plant in Concepcion, Chile. We were THRILLED to have two couples from this team walk along with us in our ministry last week. We were challenged and inspired by these godly folks. Their hearts overflow with the love of Jesus. I look forward to hearing the many good things God will be doing through this team. Their projected departure is January.
hern Hills (our supporting church), Reid and Meriden Overall, supported by Richland Hills, and three others have been training to church plant in Concepcion, Chile. We were THRILLED to have two couples from this team walk along with us in our ministry last week. We were challenged and inspired by these godly folks. Their hearts overflow with the love of Jesus. I look forward to hearing the many good things God will be doing through this team. Their projected departure is January. Reid and Meriden
Ellen and Wes
Our team had a wonderful Wednesday Prayer time. We reserve each Wed. 11:00-1:30 for sharing what God is doing in our lives and in the lives of those He gives us to touch. After sharing, we spend time in prayer. Lately, we have all felt the attacks of Satan in our personal lives. James exhorts us to "consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds..." We all feel that we've have reason to have much JOY these days. This particular Wed., rather than concentrate on the lives of those we are touching, we spent much of our chat time transparently revealing the various ways we see the enemy's attacks in our lives. (Now, I'm not saying that any negative we pass through in our lives is from Satan, but when you stack all the things that are happening in our lives at this time, one has to wonder if the enemy doesn't have a bee in his bonnet.) James explains his reasoning as to why we should consider it a joy to face trials: "because the testing of your faith develops perseverance, which leads us to be mature and complete." After our time of reflection and confession, we listed off the MANY blessings that we see from God's hand. What an awing experience. Truly we serve a mighty and powerful God who cares about the tiniest detail of His people's lives. We are so very blessed. In comparison to Satan's blows, God's blessings far out-weigh anything the enemy sends our way. We know we are more than conqueres in Christ Jesus!! Amen!!
This week-end was an exceptional blessing as we hosted 8 representatives fr
om Ivan and Stefanie's supporting congregation, Monterrey Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas. Barry Stephens prese
nted three sessions on marriage enrichment, while Ivan translated. The praise team opened and closed each session, then gave a short concert to end the week-end. Many of our family participated, as well as invited their friends and family to attend. We were overwhelmed by the response. It was a fast and furious three days for our visitors. But their time and sacrifice was a pleasing offering to our Master!! We look forward to the next seminar!!! We pray that La Comunidad de Cristo would be a shining example to Lazaro Cardenas of families walking righteously in God's Way!
om Ivan and Stefanie's supporting congregation, Monterrey Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas. Barry Stephens prese
nted three sessions on marriage enrichment, while Ivan translated. The praise team opened and closed each session, then gave a short concert to end the week-end. Many of our family participated, as well as invited their friends and family to attend. We were overwhelmed by the response. It was a fast and furious three days for our visitors. But their time and sacrifice was a pleasing offering to our Master!! We look forward to the next seminar!!! We pray that La Comunidad de Cristo would be a shining example to Lazaro Cardenas of families walking righteously in God's Way!Thank you to our prayer warriors who bring us before the throne on a regular basis. We could not being doing this work without the power of our Master. The task to too daunting for just our human strength and wisdom. Would you pray specifically for godly wisdom as we train more servants, as well as investigate other worship options/locations to accomodate our steadily growing family!
Until the next blog,
Happy Thanksgiving, to our dear Canadian family and friends!!!
Alicia for the Krogsgaards
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I know Reid from Brazil. He came numerous times while I was there with a group from Highland CofC in Abilene. Praying for you guys and God's work in Mexico.
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