These first weeks of our ministry in Rincón de la Victoria have not been exactly what we expected but we’re still very excited to see God’s faithfulness and provision for His children. He is the Lord of the Church and He continues to bless us daily.
We have been inviting friends, neighbors and relatives to the Bible Study every week. We are studing the book of Matthew through which we are getting to know our Lord Jesus in a more intimate way.
Spaniards are very open to spiritual things and most of them respect and admire what we do. So we have had many opportunities to share our faith and establish new friendships. However, not many have responded to our invitation to attend the studies. We know the Lord is good and nothing is impossible for Him, so we continue to put our trust in “Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Eph 3:20). We are joyful and excited to do the ministry the Lord has commanded us.
In response to all the prayers you made on our behalf, Ivan is now working. We both love what we do and the Lord is already giving us both opportunities to tell our workmates about Jesus. We also have internet at home. Praise the Lord for answering our prayers!
We want to thank you all one more time for your prayers and support. Your comments on the blog, emails and phone calls always encourage us and remind us how much you love us. The Lord uses you greatly!
We have been inviting friends, neighbors and relatives to the Bible Study every week. We are studing the book of Matthew through which we are getting to know our Lord Jesus in a more intimate way.
Spaniards are very open to spiritual things and most of them respect and admire what we do. So we have had many opportunities to share our faith and establish new friendships. However, not many have responded to our invitation to attend the studies. We know the Lord is good and nothing is impossible for Him, so we continue to put our trust in “Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Eph 3:20). We are joyful and excited to do the ministry the Lord has commanded us.In response to all the prayers you made on our behalf, Ivan is now working. We both love what we do and the Lord is already giving us both opportunities to tell our workmates about Jesus. We also have internet at home. Praise the Lord for answering our prayers!
We want to thank you all one more time for your prayers and support. Your comments on the blog, emails and phone calls always encourage us and remind us how much you love us. The Lord uses you greatly!
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my friends!! i'm so happy to hear that God is doing big things for you. i love you and miss you both very much. you are in my prayers always and i can't wait to hear more about what the Lord is doing in and through you! Love You!
Hola Primos,
Be encouraged! We love you and miss you very much. Friday we went to the beach and the little ones couldn't help but talk about you choo guys the whole time. Hopefully we'll see each other soon. Take care of my mom we miss her too. Besos, Los Roybales
It's always a blessing to hear from you two. I would love to go out there to help you two in anything you need done. Praise God for the jobs! Philippians 1:6.
Oh yea last night I bumped into your Primos (I don't know if that is spelled correctly), at the movies.
We sure do miss you, and you still make me smile every time I see even just your pictures.
Remember not to get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time you will reap a harvest of blessing if you don't give up. (Galatians 6:9)
We love you guys.
Sam & Corinne
Amigos!
It's great to see the beginnings of an awesome work there in that part of Spain. Congrats Ivan on the new job broham. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and miss you both. Hasta Luego!
Sali
Thank you for sharing!
God is our shepherd and He will guide you, protect you and provide for all your needs. He will bring people to the flock. Pray for everything, so He may do according to His will. We are praying for you!
In His love,
ADORADORES
Hola My Friends, It is so good to hear the wonderful ways the Lord is using you. I miss you, pray for you and can't wait to see you face to face! God bless you and keep you and stay strong in Jesus!
love,
jeannette
Jer. 29:11
Hi, Ivan and Eunice. The Castillos here. We are so blessed to hear how God is working in your lives and ministry. We know that you will be faithful stewards of the sheep God gives you. Cade was just saying how he wishes you two would come back and Haley has got plans to go out to where you're at one day. So you haven't seen the last of the Castillos. We're very grateful to the Lord for having allowed your paths to cross with ours at CCU. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9) We love you two.
Hey guys! Good to hear from you.
Here is a short story I thought you might find inspiring.
http://www.tlogical.net/bioadjud.htm
Galatians 6:9,
jacoby
Ivan and Eunice,
I'm stopping to pray for you right now. God give them the encouragement to keep moving toward the vision You gave them. May the fruit be ripe for the picking.
You may be gone form our presence, but you are not at all forgotten. We hope and pray we'll see again, before we meet in heaven.
We all miss you.
From Steve, Lori, John and Madeleine
Hi Ivan and Eunice!! I have your photo in my Bible and was looking at it Sunday. We sure miss you guys and have been praying the Lord will bless your ministry. It was wonderful to see you in Visalia! I loved seeing all the photos you have posted.
God bless you.
Love,
Heather, Greg & Allen Hover
hope this works
Hey guys its me, Marlon. I don't know how often you guys check this so I hope it works! I have been trying to email you guys, but I must have the wrong adress because it keeps getting returned. Anyways, I am here in Morocco, I have been here about 2 weeks. But I am leaving on the 25th. I am taking a ferry from Tangier to Algeciras, Spain. Then I was going to catch a bus to Malaga to come see you guys. I would arrive the 25th and leave the 27th to go back to Mallorca. Sorry I didnt confirm things soonier, but it has been tough trying to reach you. So i would totally understand if you are busy. But I would love to see you guys. So email me back when you get this.
email- sojouner1chrn2915@yahoo.com
Love you guys, hope to see you soon.
Hello my brother and sister in the Lord :D i am so happy that u have sent me your newsletters. My name is Laura Miranda and i met you guys @ cc chino valley. i will keep u guys in prayer. i pray that i will one day be able to see you guys @ work for the Lors in Spain. God Bless You!
Lors=Lord :D sorry
Hey, its me Malon again. I am not sure if you responded to my last message. But if you did try to email me at my Calvary Chapel address I cant check that email. So please email me at:
sojouner1chrn2915@yahoo.com
Thanks love you guys!
Hola Primos, Que Dios los Bendiga!!!! We were just talking about and praying for you last night. During our prayer time, I was reminded as to how much I love and miss you both. We miss you at the Spanish Bible study at the Camacho's residence too. It’s always a blessing when Armando or Adriana share your letters. Primo Paul shared your most recent letter last night at "all church prayer".
Be encouraged that our Lord is doing His work and is faithful to complete it. We always knew the ground would be hard in Spain, however, our God has incredible means, and His greatest is His love patience and for His creation.
Te Queremos Muchísima,
Nat
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