Saved - by grace

This past week, by the Lord's grace, the congregation here was blessed with another infant baptism.  Another soul was added to the community of believers.  Through the blessed water of baptism, the water connected with the Word, faith was given to this baby.  The promise is that the Holy Spirit has entered into his heart to give him forgiveness, faith and eternal life.

What blessings God promises to us in His Word.  In His grace and mercy, God has given us His Word, faithful pastors who teach us that Word and Christian family and friends that encourage and counsel us according to that Word.










But what happens when hearts rebel against what God says in His Word?  What is the result when we disobey God's commands?  "Can the pot say to the potter, 'He knows nothing'?" (Is. 29:16) 

"When I called, no one answered, when I spoke no one listened.  They did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me." (Is. 66:4)

"When I called, they did not listen, so when they called, I would not listen, says the Lord Almighty." (Zach. 7:13)

Pray with us that by God's grace, hearts that are rebelling against God's clear Word would repent, receive the refreshing waters of forgiveness and would rest in the peace the Holy Spirit brings.

Celebration X 5

The church was decorated with white gladiolas and white carnations.  Ribbons and flowers adorned the benches.  A bowl with water and a drying towel were placed on the altar.  The guests had been invited and the service prepared.  All was ready for the great celebration.

 After the opening hymn, Pastor Julio invited five people to come forward.  These five were all brothers and sisters, the oldest was only 10 and the youngest were 1 year old twin boys.  The brothers and sisters came to the front of the church, along with the witnesses, to be baptized.  After having studied baptism with Pastor Julio, the parents asked that their children receive this wonderful blessing of baptism for the forgiveness of sins and the gifts of faith and eternal life.  What joy for us and for the angels in heaven to see the Holy Spirit creating faith as promised, in the hearts of these little ones.  May God be praised!


After the ceremony, all were invited to participate in a meal with the family.  We were also treated to some typical Bolivian dances presented by the children.  The dances were very traditional and the children dressed in typical costumes.

We are thankful for the spiritual blessings of this day, when we were reminded of the work of the Lord among us through the blessings of baptism, and also for the blessing of fellowship with fellow believers.