Thanks to everyone for your prayers on our behalf. We have made it home after another successful trip to Cuba. We have been home about 5 days now and are adjusting to life in Indiana. It has been wonderful to see our family and friends, but our hearts remain in Cuba.
We were so blessed to have such a fruitful trip. We saw God move in such powerful ways in the churches, in the Women's conferece, in meetings, in pastors' homes and in our own home. Thank the Lord for guiding us every step of the way.
In past trips, we have places a great emphasis on Apostolic doctrine and on allowing the Spirit of God to move freely in church services and in the lives of the people. We were thrilled to return to see the leadership taking initiative in teaching and training of the Apostolic doctrine. They have systemmatic teaching every Sunday to get the church refocuses on the doctrine of the apostles. We were also so encouraged to see that many of the churches are now making room for the Spirit of God to move! We were in many services where the presence of God entered in such a powerful way, and the people simply enjoyed His presence instead of moving forward with the program.
We were honored to baptize six in Jesus' name and see around 10 more receive the Holy Ghost! The first annual Women's Conference was a success. Women from all of the churches told me how they were touched and changed so profoundly during the conference. We were also able to begin planning the first ever Apostolic Bible Institute in Cuba. We are praying to be able to open it within a year. We preached at every church (with one exception), meet with every pastor, and meet with the National Board. It was a very productive trip. We are energized and anticipating great things to continue to happen in Cuba.
Our family in Cuba: Pastor Lorenzo, his wife Zulema, and Pastor Juan
We had the honor of preaching in Bauta, at a church that was Baptist. They recently re-baptized their congregation in Jesus' name and wanted Jimmie to come and preach Apostolic doctrine
Ava, enjoying a children's service in Casa Blanca
We will be updating the blog periodically with some specific needs we have and that pastors in Cuba have. We believe that with your financial help and prayer support, we can see these needs met! Thanks again for your interest in the work of God in Cuba. We welcome your questions and comments. God Bless!
Outside of our home
Ava lost her first tooth in Cuba, eating a guava!
