School News
La Noticia de la Escuela
My current students learning English as a second language have been "Zooming" (an app for Face-Timing) with some of my former students learning Spanish as a second language. When the Spanish teacher asked my current students if her class was learning Spanish faster than I was, they declined to answer because I was sitting with them. I guess that was their answer.
In foreground, Gospel Light Spanish Class
Barely visible on TV screen, Mt Hebron Christian Academy, ESL, Secondary
La Noticia de la Escuela
My current students learning English as a second language have been "Zooming" (an app for Face-Timing) with some of my former students learning Spanish as a second language. When the Spanish teacher asked my current students if her class was learning Spanish faster than I was, they declined to answer because I was sitting with them. I guess that was their answer.
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| In foreground, Gospel Light Spanish Class Barely visible on TV screen, Mt Hebron Christian Academy, ESL, Secondary |
Church News
La Noticia de la Iglesia
Pastor Tommy Ashcraft (Jon's Dad) announced on a recent Sunday night that he will be shifting his ministry to more of that as an evangelist and will no longer serve as Pastor of Mount Hebron. He announced this eloquently and you can read the English translation on the church FB page. Pastor Ashcraft stongly encouraged the church membership to consider voting for Bro. Jon as his repacement, as he had been much in prayer over the decision. He encouraged them to do so, not because Jon is his son, but because of his faithful service here for many years as the assistant pastor, and he believes him to be the right man for the job. On the following Wednesday, every single member of the church voted to instate Jon as the new head Pastor. Both that Sunday night and that Wednesday night were very moving services; I feel blessed to have been in attendance.
This was the first official week for Pastor Jonathan Ashcraft.
Pastor Tommy Ashcraft (Jon's Dad) announced on a recent Sunday night that he will be shifting his ministry to more of that as an evangelist and will no longer serve as Pastor of Mount Hebron. He announced this eloquently and you can read the English translation on the church FB page. Pastor Ashcraft stongly encouraged the church membership to consider voting for Bro. Jon as his repacement, as he had been much in prayer over the decision. He encouraged them to do so, not because Jon is his son, but because of his faithful service here for many years as the assistant pastor, and he believes him to be the right man for the job. On the following Wednesday, every single member of the church voted to instate Jon as the new head Pastor. Both that Sunday night and that Wednesday night were very moving services; I feel blessed to have been in attendance.
This was the first official week for Pastor Jonathan Ashcraft.
Soulwinning
Sembradoras
On Friday, February 12, we went soulwinning in the "downtown area" {plaza} of Santiago which is our little town south of Monterrey. Several streets converge in the center at a small park area. Many ladys were helping at the work-day for the conference, but the eight of us who went out saw nine saved. Jenny led a lady who had a little boy the same age as her twins while they were seated on a park bench.
This past Friday, the 26th, we visited on a little street with a few side streets. We met some nice people, but the four people in our van only had one conversion this week. A total of eleven ladies went out. We were down in attendance mostly due to illness. A virus went around for a bit, touching Jenny's and Jessica's families, and others also I am sure.
Other Interesting News:
Otra Noticia Interesante:
I would also like to mention what a blessing it was to have Jon's sister Tammy Gonzalez and her family here for the conference. Tammy and I went to Hyles-Anderson together many moons ago, and now she and her husband Henry are missionarries to El Salvador. It was nice to "catch-up" and spend some fun times together. Their oldest is attending Hyles Anderson this year; they have two other teenagers and a six-year old. Tammy went out soulwinning with us while they were in town, and of course, Bro. Henry with the men.
Side Note: Bro. Daniel Parker uploaded more pictures of Monterrey and the conference on Sunday (including at least one of me eating). If you want to see them, you can find his FB page through my friends list.
Prayer Corner
1. Pray for Mt Hebron Baptist Church
~ Bro. Jon and his new responsibilities
~ Mrs. Jenny and her new responsibilities.
2. Pray for Mt Hebron Christian Academy
~ for Hna. Lily and baby
~ for the Kindergartners
3. For those who are ill; and for me to stay ~ healthy :) (slefishly)
3. Pray for me to learn Spanish
~ for me to be able to lead
someone to the Lord this year
It means so much to me to know that you are praying for me!
On Friday, February 12, we went soulwinning in the "downtown area" {plaza} of Santiago which is our little town south of Monterrey. Several streets converge in the center at a small park area. Many ladys were helping at the work-day for the conference, but the eight of us who went out saw nine saved. Jenny led a lady who had a little boy the same age as her twins while they were seated on a park bench.
This past Friday, the 26th, we visited on a little street with a few side streets. We met some nice people, but the four people in our van only had one conversion this week. A total of eleven ladies went out. We were down in attendance mostly due to illness. A virus went around for a bit, touching Jenny's and Jessica's families, and others also I am sure.
Other Interesting News:
Otra Noticia Interesante:
I would also like to mention what a blessing it was to have Jon's sister Tammy Gonzalez and her family here for the conference. Tammy and I went to Hyles-Anderson together many moons ago, and now she and her husband Henry are missionarries to El Salvador. It was nice to "catch-up" and spend some fun times together. Their oldest is attending Hyles Anderson this year; they have two other teenagers and a six-year old. Tammy went out soulwinning with us while they were in town, and of course, Bro. Henry with the men.
Side Note: Bro. Daniel Parker uploaded more pictures of Monterrey and the conference on Sunday (including at least one of me eating). If you want to see them, you can find his FB page through my friends list.
Prayer Corner
1. Pray for Mt Hebron Baptist Church
~ Bro. Jon and his new responsibilities
~ Mrs. Jenny and her new responsibilities.
~ Mrs. Jenny and her new responsibilities.
2. Pray for Mt Hebron Christian Academy
~ for Hna. Lily and baby
~ for the Kindergartners
3. For those who are ill; and for me to stay ~ healthy :) (slefishly)
~ for the Kindergartners
3. For those who are ill; and for me to stay ~ healthy :) (slefishly)
3. Pray for me to learn Spanish
~ for me to be able to lead
someone to the Lord this year
It means so much to me to know that you are praying for me!
