A beautiful and blessed season of our lives has just finished for us; and a new and very exciting one is awaiting us full of hopes and expectations. But we are "... confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6).
Many things took place during our last weeks in California. After Christmas and New Year, we had the opportunity to visit CC Redlands one more time before our return to Spain. The whole church shared their love and support with us in a very special way, we were so blessed by all of them.
January the 5th was our farewell at our church. We will never forget that day! We had dinner together and worshiped the Lord. A slide presentation summed up some of the best moments we lived in California. Several families shared beautiful words that touched our hearts forever. At the end of the service Pr. Randy and others laid hands on Ivan, recognizing the calling the Lord has put upon his life to be a pastor. There is no words to express how we felt that night. All glory and praise be to our God!
The following week we were refreshed by the Lord as we attended the Missions Conference in Murrieta. It was very encouraging to see so many brothers and sisters with the only desire of taking the Good News of Jesus Christ to our lost world. We learned many important truths of the Scriptures that filled us with joy and excitement for the future.
But in spite of all the blessings, it was not easy at all for us to leave. We will never forget the people the Lord has allowed us to meet. We have made wonderful friendships; we will miss everyone so much.
And now we are back in Spain and we continue to see the hand of God working in us and guiding us. We have already started searching for a place to live and jobs. Sometimes we get overwhelmed by so many things that need to be done. But we know the Lord is with us and He will continue to do the work He started.
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Blessings Ivan and Eunice! May the True and Living God lead, guide and provide as you begin this new work in Spain! Please keep us up-dated with how the Lord brings about His plans and purposes for the gospel to be preached, may He bless you abundantly in the word and strengthen your faith by Christ Jesus! Love to you, Pastor Ted and Alicia
Saludos Ivan y Eunice, nos dio tristeza y alegria el verlos partir, pero entendemos que ahora que estan alla, seguiran con su llamado. Definitivamente han hecho lo mejor, obedecer a Dios. Animo, esfuerzence y hagan historia en el Reino de Dios. El Rincon de la Victoria es para CRISTO!
Ivan & Eunice, the Lord is going to use you guys mightily. Seeing how faithful you were at Bible College, only encourages me more that you will continue to steady on in the Word. Thank you for your friendship and I will lift you up in my prayers. God Bless
Hola Friends! I miss you both so much! It's so wonderful to hear from you. I've been praying for you and can't wait to hear more updates and see pictures. I love you guys and will continue to pray for you.
-Christina
As hard as it was to say "good-bye", we know it's merely an "until we meet again"! We are praying that our Sovereign Lord who makes your path straight will also make it very clear as you seek His direction. My Proverb this morning reminded me of how deliberate our Lord is in the things He does- He uses His wisdom, knowledge and understanding Prov 3:19-20- what could be better than that? Love you guys!!
Damos gracias a Dios por haberos cuidado en vuestro tiempo de preparación, y en vuestra vuelta. Y estamos encantados de que ya estéis de vuelta en casa. Ahora oramo ya por vuestra nueva etapa y el Servicio que vais a dar a la Obra del Padre. Os queremos.
Sergio, Raquel, Marcos y David
¡Bienvenidos pastor Ivan y Eunice!
Os hemos echado mucho de menos pero hemos seguido vuestros caminos en el Señor y hemos visto maravillas! Y estoy segura que también nos permitirá el Señor seguir viendo como os utiliza en nuestra tierra. ¡Victoria para el Rincón y para toda España!
I cant wait to hear about all the wonderful things that are going to happen with you out there, I miss you guys so much and mike says,Hola! we will continue to pray for you!!GOD BLESS! tell your familia i said Hola!--love amanda and mike
Ivan and Eunice Como Estas? Muy bien its me John :) from Idaho how are you I hope you are guys are doing well. I truly miss you two and it seems that Barca and Sevilla arent doing well in the La Liga Hala Real Madrid! just kidding but I hear that you two are doing a Church plant in Malaga and that amazing. God is going to use you in a huge way and if you need help just let me know my email is johnproost@hotmail.com
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