The pieces are coming together....

Today I was blessed to baptize two of our converts from our new church in El Doradito. We've named the church Los Discipulos de Jesus. Maria Resinos and Julissa Lagos made public their declarations for Jesus when they were baptized today. It is such a blessing to see the countenance on their faces; they truly are 'new creations'!

Julissa is a single mother with two small children, who is one of the most reliable workers in the village. She already garnered respect from her neighbors because of her work ethic and now they respect her decision to step out in the Lord!

Maria is the mother of the 12 year old girl who was hung just last year. I can remember going to house on that day to try to console her and coming away with the thought that she was completely cold and callous. I got the impression that she just didn't care about anything, but now...   Now she is completely changed! She is never without a smile and this past Sunday she stood in church and gave a testimony to how Christ healed her of stomach pain at the Thursday afternoon prayer meeting. Her smile could chase away the darkness!

Maria is ready for the old to pass away!

Baptized into His resurrection, Maria praises the Lord!

Julissa tells us she's ready for a new beginning!

Julissa emerges ready to walk with Christ!

Happy new members of His flock!