Can you imagine going to the store with 14 women and buying food for a three day event and not even knowing the number of people you will be serving? We had done a lot of planning prior to this conference-the annual conference taking place the end of July, but getting a head count prior to the opening service has always been a challenge. The theme was the anointing and the power of God, which we all desire to see manifest in a greater way in the work of God. Wayne Dent-who pastors Faith Tabernacle in Lockport, New York - spoke of the anointing, that it was the work of the Holy Spirit, and that Jesus was anointed to do the works of His Father. He also anoints us as we follow Christ!
Vincent Bravo, a pastor from Monterrey, Mexico, shared on Tuesday morning on Anointed to Serve. He dealt with some misconceptions about the purpose of having received the anointing, and pointed out that it is to serve others both within and outside the Body of Christ.
Ken Nelson, an elder from Faith Tabernacle shared on divine healing as part of what God wants to do through us. There were several healings as prayer was offered up.
On Tuesday evening there were three students who graduated from the Institute of the Ministry. It was a time of rejoicing for them, after all that work, and for us as well to see them complete this step in their lives. Pray with us, that they would fulfill God's plan for their lives.
On Wednesday evening we dedicated the church building. It is hard to imagine the dramatic change in this piece of property in the past 20 years, and that is to say nothing of the spiritual changes in peoples lives. It has required more than finances to accomplish this transformation in both property and people. Blood, sweat and tears has been the currency for all that have had a hand in this feat. We always built as we had money, for loans for such projects are not feasible, or normally possible in Mexico.
The building had been done throughout the past 20 years making use of each new addition as it progressed. There have been many good changes through the years. We are thankful that it is now fulfilling its God ordained functions in Petatlán.
Pray with us that this church building will serve as a lighthouse to all who are affected by the violence and uncertainty of events that are happening in Mexico.
May God's blessings be on you. Thanks for your interest in this work, prayers, and support.
Dave & Becci