Argentine Church-Planter’s Conference Report
Posted by Terry White on October 26, 2006
This was one of four workshops, in addition to four general sessions, that were a part of the church-planter’s conference held in Argentina last weekend.
Dave Martin of Grace Brethren International Missions reports, “We had people from many provinces of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, one person from Brazil and one couple [Dave and Sue Guiles] from the USA.”
The following were among the comments from participants:
“…the Lord used every workshop and plenary to speak to my heart (often bringing tears to my eyes)…..”
“We’re back home now, and still chewing on everything we experienced this past weekend. It was a great blessing for both of us.”
“EQUIPPED TO OVERCOME: Finishing Well—Right Up To Our Final Breath” was the theme of the conference, Martin reports, based on Jesus’ invitation in Mark 8:31-34.
He says, “Now we’re ASKing God to strengthen His servants, as they return to their strategic ministries, to follow through with commitments made: inspiring them to WANT to finish well, to DENY THEMSELVES, to TAKE UP THEIR CROSS DAILY, and to FOLLOW JESUS.”
Knowing that many around the Fellowship were praying for the conference, Martin reports, “We’re THANKING Him for helping everyone arrive safely at the conference site (in spite of delay in the case of two couples, because of the snow-closed Andean Pass); providing lovely spring weather (after only a few rainy, windy hours on the first day); keeping our car running like a top on several essential errands (although the mechanic has told us there’s no fix for the carburetor!); blessing us with five diligent, sweet-spirited ladies who worked oh-so-hard in the kitchen to provide the delicious meals we all enjoyed. And more!
“You are part of all this, an essential part. We’re blessed to be partners with you in Jesus Christ. Thanks for lifting us up in prayer.” (Dave Martin photo)
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