…tears were running from my eyes while I was looking at Deltha for last time in the airport of Hamburg until we will see each other again.
Many times I turned back to see her for the ‘last time” for a few months. I cannot explain how I felt while I was walking to my “check in.” Even leaving Uruguay wasn’t that hard.
I was leaving behind my best two years of my life, the most difficult ones, my home, my new family, my friends, my ministry and the love of my life! I was about to the take a flight to God’s dreams for my life, to another adventure with my Savior. I didn’t know what I would face, but one thing I did know, that trusting God and walking with Him everything was going to be alright. How did I know? Well, He gave His life for me; I think I can trust Him, no?
Florida
Florida was my first stop in the USA. Sally & Arnie Selfors hosted me in their house. They are the missionaries who planted my home church in Montevideo. It has been a blessing for me to see how they continue serving God with all their hearts.
In Florida I participated in a missions conference. I spoke in the Sunday school, and in different activities like AWANA (for kids), youth groups and home meetings.
The church has a ministry with Latinos, and they gave the beautiful opportunities to share with them in the language of my heart.
Welcome to Coldland!
As soon I got out of the airport of Grand Rapids, Michigan I was in shock! The first thing that I saw was a “mountain” of snow, a little different with the weather in Florida….
One day the temperature reached -30`c (Yeah minus thirty Celsius!!!) WOW… Welcome to Coldland!
Here in Michigan, I visited 4 different churches with missions conferences. I had the chance to share about what God is doing around the world, what He is doing in my life and what He can do with normal people who follow Him.
I shared as well in different opportunities like prayer breakfasts, AWANA clubs, youth groups, Sunday schools, etc. I met a lot of people in the churches and many missionaries.
One of the best opportunities was at Grace Bible College. I spoke in the missions conference at this college. The title of the conference was “Suffering for Christ.”
The conference was really good; we even had a simulacrum of persecution where I was one of the terrorists stopping the worship service in the college, and besides that was really fun, the message behind was powerful and truthful.
Remembering old times…
God gave me the possibility of coming back to Marlette, a small town where I took a youth work training almost 4 years ago. I visited some of my friends there, and was a great blessing, some of these people are real friends, people that impacted my life, I have their support, love and prayers.
Highway stories…
When I was coming back from Marlette to Grand Rapids by bus, I started to share the gospel with people around me, and God who is always good gave the opportunity to share the gospel in a clear and simple way.
One lady in the bus said: “I never saw it (the gospel) from that perspective.” Another lady who was listening asked: “Could you explain me more about true repentance?” “ Ohh, sure I can,” I replied!
God is good and He is giving us many opportunities, the people are hungry, now is time to do our part!
Next “PORT”
March 18th I will be arriving in Mexico where I will participate in a Christian camp for teenagers and in a missions night.
The topic of the camp is “deceiving voices” and is organized by Nadia Colin a friend from Logos 2.
But of course the main purpose is to meet Deltha’s family, her church and her country!
Prayer request:
1- For my relationship with God, that I can continue growing in Him, trusting Him, resting in Him.
2- That God uses me in Mexico and that many people can come to His feet, especially Deltha’s father.
3- For finances for the daily basics and for my wedding while I continue working full time for God.
4- For Deltha and for me that God help us to be separate and together at the same time!
Thank you so much for your time, for your support, love, prayers and e-mails.
Thank you for being part of what God is doing in my life and through my life.
It’s all about Him and His Grace!
God bless you,
Alex…
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