Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Visiting the Churches


Since arriving in Chiapas, Chuck Shawver and I have visited a number of churches and communities.

Some of the highlights.

Guaquitepec
  • Getsemani Iglesia is a thriving congregation near Ocosingo. Four brothers make up their leadership team with Pastor Alonzo serving as the teaching pastor.
  • They are trying to purchase land for a youth activity center/area.





Tacuba Nueva

  • Tacuba was heavily damaged by floods a number of years ago. OGHS (One Great Hour of Sharing) helped rebuild many of the homes that were destroyed by the flood.
  • The church is trying to finish a new building. They tore down their old structure in order to build the new one so they are worshiping in an open air structure.
  • One of the great moments was the girls of the church singing a song they learned from a Mission Team from Illinois. 



Yajalon

  • Yajalon is a good size city  near Ocosingo. Their streets would be comparable to San Francisco, just not as wide.
  • The Alfa and Omega church has started a number of churches in the area.
  • They are currently working with two missions and are planning to build a retreat center just outside the city.

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