Finally....an update

Wnted to give an update here, since I haven't done it for a while. There are a number of people that we would appreciate you praying for.

About 3 years ago a lady from here in town, Lupita, attended church for a number of months along with her two daughters and granddaughter. You might remember us mentioning her back then as a lady who left town and went to Queretaro, to a home for battered wives for awhile. Later we heard that she had returned to Bernal, but her husband would not let her attend church anymore. About two months ago Richard and I ran into her downtown and were able to talk to her for awhile. Ivonne, a lady from church who has a business downtown, has gotten to know her and has been sharing with her quite a bit.

Lupita started coming to church again about 2 months ago, bringing along another friend of hers with two little daughters. They have also been coming to Wednesday afternoon ladies studies, and to Tuesday night Bible study. Today at ladies meeting
the second Lupita (yes, they are both Lupita) asked for a Bible, so I was able to give her one from the church. Please pray for these two Lupitas as they are learning new things, and both are seeking to make changes in their lives.

Also, Juan and Cesy have been attending for a few months. They own a restaurant downtown. In a tourist town, unfortunately, weekends are the busiest time, but they have been trying to make it to church each Sunday. They are also attending Tuesday night Bible study. Juan's brother, Arturo, came last week, as well. His wife left him and their two young children last year. Richard has been able to visit quite a bit with both Juan and Arturo at their restaurant. They both have much to learn and change in their lives.

We have been here in Bernal for 5 years, and it seems that finally there is some response from people here in town. Please pray for those named above--that they will
be strong and continue to study the Bible so that they can see God change their lives.

Richard and Walter have been going out to San Pablo each Monday night for a growing Bible study there. A couple of others from church are beginning to attend there as well, to help with childrens meetings and discipling the ladies there. There is also a new Wednesday night meeting in Colon with one of the families that attends here on Sundays.

Thanks for praying!