Pa’alante’, meaning let’s get going, is favorite term used by Pastor Daniel of the Iglesias Centro de Orientation Christian, (or Center for Christian Guidance Church) in Cabimas, Venezuela. Pastor Daniel has a passion and drive to see the Gospel spread and people grow in Christ that was infectious and encouraging. It showed in his life and the life of the church as they were always with us in sharing the Word. From what I heard of the other teams and their churches, this drive was shared all over Cabimas. God has truly lit a fire of Spiritual awakening there. And judging by the numbers from the campaign report, this fire and passion was also shared in the Caracas and Amazonas regions of the country. In all some 732 nationals worked along with our 41 North Americans in the three regions. Presenting the gospel to over 6300 people and reporting over 3100 professions of faith. This is just a beginning for the local churches now have the job of training these new believers in discipleship.
Seth and I saw God provide above and beyond our needs for the trip. And we offer a special thanks to you gave at his call. Such that even after the trip we continue to receive money, which we believe is from God telling us to go back next summer. Numerous other campaigners reported seeing the same hand of provision. Will you go and spend a week sharing His word with us in July of 2011?
No experience? No worries, God equips those whom He calls. Take a quick look in the Old Testament and you’ll see numerous instances where He chose the least qualified people to do enormous things. Moses who protested that he was a terrible speaker and that no one would listen to him. Noah was over 500 when he built the arc. Elijah was a rough mountain man with no formal education. We watched as God called several ten year old boys to himself, and within minutes, they were sharing the gospel with their friends and neighbors who also received His gift of grace. Who are we to say that God cannot use us. There is no limit to what God is doing through His power and love.
Pa’alante’!
Don & Seth Langenegger
