A January of PRAISE!
posted by Rute Fragoso — January 21st, 2010
Happy New Year Everyone!
As we start 2010, I look back at the many reasons we have to rejoice and be thankful to the Lord in 2009. We want the key workd of this month to be PRAISE!
Our family was greatly blessed, fed and cared for. We had a good roof over our heads even some that needed to be replaced throughout the year, we had several serious health issues, several surgeries but still, in all this, God took good care of us. God provided for all of us.
Our children did well in school, for the most part; we have a very high approval rate and will work hard so that we can have a 100% success rate for 2010.
For me a highlight of the year was Diego's coming to know Christ. It was November 27th and we were preparing for Marta and Beto's thanksgiving service for their wedding, when Diego started asking a lot of questions. He just could not understand how God could love him when there was nothing lovable about him. We explained to him the meaning of grace and Tio Silvio took him apart and explained heaven to him and God's unmerited gift. By the time Diego rejoined the group, he was a new person! The chance started to show in his words and actions and we knew that new life had taken place in him.
Diego made a lot of changes in his life style and he was excited to have his first Christmas with CHRIST!
Our Christmas program was beautiful and a blessing to many. Once again we were invited to present downtown and we also presented at our church. We were blessed to have the team from Orphanos with us, and once again, we had an unforgettable Christmas!
We were able to go with the team and deliver food baskets to many needy people n our ton and it was a blessing to see the smiles on their faces. Jorge and other boys were able to share briefly about Jesus and why we were giving them anything! It was good for us to make an impact in our town. Of the many people we visited, several came to church and enjoyed fellowship with us.
Nothing that happened here last year, could have happened if we were alone. We acknowledge your help and praise the Lord for it daily. It is our prayer that in 2010 you will continue to pray for us and if at all possible, come see us again!
I will do my very best to keep you all posted!
In Christ's love,
Rute, for the Lar Batista Family
P.S. make sure you see the pictures on the right!
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