Welcoming a New Vicar in Mexico
On Sunday, August 17th, Phil Gurgel was installed as vicar here at “Cordero de Dios” (Lamb of God) congregation in Torreón. He will be with us until next summer.
Phil arrived in Mexico in June of this year. He first headed to Puebla, a city in central Mexico, to study Spanish at a language institute. After about two months of classes, he hopped on a bus and headed north to Torreón.
Having a vicar here in Mexico is valuable for a number of reasons. For starters, Phil will be a great help at the mission congregation Mike oversees. This frees up Mike’s schedule, and gives him time to carry out his other duties as field coordinator, which currently include teaching at the seminary and visiting Mexican pastors and congregations in other areas. Having a vicar in Mexico also gives the people here a chance to meet a pastor-in-training. And it provides students from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary an opportunity to experience life and work on a mission field.
We look forward to having Phil with us this year. And we are thankful for the vicars we have had in the past - they are always a huge help on the field!
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September 3rd, 2008 at 9:49 am
Hi Phil,
God’s blessings on your year in Torreon.
He works in amazing ways……..
Judy Anderson
Member of Calvary
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Hey Phil,
Have fun down in Mexico! It is a great blessing to the people down there and to yourself to serve there. Looking forward to your wedding!
September 4th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Hi Phil,
God’s Blessings to you as you do His Work in Mexico.
From your friends at St. Peter, Savanna, IL
September 5th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Congratulations, Phil! Blessings on your work in Mexico!
September 9th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Hi Phil,
We are thankful for the wonderful experience and opportunity God has given you, serving His children. This privilege is one you will never forget.
God’s blessings,
September 9th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Hola Felipe!!!
Hermano, Dios te guie y ayude en el ministerio.
felicidades.
Andres reina