Posted by rhartman on July 1st, 2008 in LATIN AMERICA, Mexico, The general
On Sunday we had a small farewell party for two of our volunteers that are heading back to the US this week. We said good-bye to Dave Sigrist and Grace Bey, two WELS Kingdom Workers that have been teaching English at El Redentor (Redeemer) here in Torreón.
Dave had been in Mexico for one year, first […]
Posted by rhartman on June 28th, 2008 in LATIN AMERICA, Mexico
A few days ago, we were invited to be godparents at a middle school graduation. This was for the daughter of a couple who we are friends with, and are also members of the church. They stopped by at about 11 p.m. the night before to drop off the official invitation we would need to […]
Posted by rhartman on June 24th, 2008 in Mexico, The general
Last Sunday, 32 people came into fellowship with our church body in Mexico (officially known as the Evangelical Confessional Lutheran Church in Mexico). This group has been studying with Pastor Esequiel Sanchez, one of our Lutheran pastors, since January of this year. Pictured above is one family from this group.
During the last months, Pastor Sanchez […]
Posted by rhartman on June 21st, 2008 in LATTE
There are many joys on the LATTE team as the men are involved in many areas of ministry not only teaching. One of the special blessings is the privilege to baptize children. While serving the congregation in Gomez Palacio recently my husband was not only honored to baptize Ramon Romero Rodriguez but he and I […]
Posted by rhartman on June 20th, 2008 in Mexico
One of the Mexican seminary students, Carlos Rosales, is currently in northern Sonora, a Mexican state that borders Arizona. To get there, he had to take a 19-hour bus ride from Torreón.
His long trip has a good purpose: Carlos is there as part of seminary recruitment efforts. Missionary Ron Baerbock is working with many souls […]
Posted by rhartman on June 18th, 2008 in The general
Join us in giving thanks for another church building in Mexico! On June 1st, Missionary Ron Baerbock, together with fellow Christians in the city of Altar, dedicated a church home to the Lord.
The congregation, called El Buen Pastor (The Good Shepherd) had a special service for the event, followed by a meal and festivities. Pastor […]