What Cristi Did When The Music Stopped [Video]

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What do you do to overcome trials?

There is music playing in the City of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas.  Call it revival or at least call it special. It’s a grand concert with over 150 Pastors from local churches actually coming together in unity and meeting monthly in large gatherings. For the past few months, Pastor Jorge, whom I work with has been leading these mass gatherings in the city’s Municipal Auditorium called the Polyforum.

We’ve had some special guests who ministered. Among these were many Christian musicians, Jesse & Laura Rojas, Pastor Bruce Dumond and…  our daughter Cristi.

Yes, Cristi has ministered in the Polyforum playing the guitar and in song a few times.

One evening as she ministered using a soundtrack Cristi had to face a trial – As she was singing, the music stopped.

My question to you is “What do you do when the music stops?”

Here’s how to find the answer to that question.

1. Scroll Down to watch the video below.

2. Read the rest of this article here:  http://www.reallifesuccess.com/when-music-stops

3.Download this months missions newsletter: July 2011 Newsletter (45)

4. Be encouraged because there is hope:

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.  James 1:2-5

Video of Cristi Singing in the Polyforum

 

Swine Flu Epidemic in Chiapas, Mexico

Just in case you’ve been following the news and are wondering about us.-

There is a big scare with the swine flu. All the schools are closed here where we live.. People are wearing face masks and all the stores are out of vitamin C.

We want to let you know that we are ok.

We have been traveling to many different churches this week with a musician from Chile.
Today we are in Juarez Chiapas starting a new Church using a concert to draw new people to the new work.

We are canceling the rest of the tour after today because the Mexican government has prohibited public meetings because of the epidemic..

Tomorrow we will go back to our house . Thursday we will be with the Tzeltal Indians with a another New Church plant.

Thanks for your prayers.

Feliz Navidad With The Tzotlzil Indians

We’re in the middle of handing out 2100 toys to the Children in the Tzotzil Indian tribes where we minister.

So far we’ve handed out over 1500 toys and goodies to these very appreciative children, The smiles aon their faces tell the whole story.

Clowns, music, puppets, toys, candy and pinatas are just part of the fiestas.  These children have never experienced such a party like this before. It is a Christmas that they will remember.

We wish you could be here to see them enjoy a small gift that would be meaningless to the more fortunate.

Here’s a small unedited video from one of the villages where we minister in the regions of Chenalho, Chiapas, Mexico. Hope you enjoy it:

Under Heavy Affliction in Tzanembolom

Congregration in Tzanembolom

The Poorest of the Poor.
Recently we ministered in an Indian village of 400 people called Tzanembolom.
This is one of the poorest villages I have ever visited. Despite the cool weather many of the Indians were without proper shoes or clothing to protect them from the weather.
It was especially heartbreaking to see the children without shoes.  This Christmas we will be giving a toy and personal necessities to these very poor Indian children. You can be a part by sending in your special donations. Don’t miss this opportunity to give a real Christmas experience to some really needy children.
Now, more than ever, These Children need Hope and Love!

 

 

From Tzanembolom- Nov 16, 2008

Martyred in Tzanembolom

This is the same village in which Diego Rodriguez Pastors a church of over 200 people which is half the population.
On Oct 15, 1997 the Zapatistas entered Tzanembolom and began to cut up Indian residents with their machetes.  Pastor Diego was strung up to a post and prepared to be killed. However, while his friends were being massacred he managed to escape with his life. As Pastor Diego told me the story he couldn’t help but to weep. Many of his family members and close friends were martyred this day
Sadly, this is only one of the many Christian Indian tribes that suffered the loss of lives and have been persecution because of their faith in Christ.

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Tzanembolom- Nov 16, 2008

Where Tzanembolom is Located:
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October 2008 Newsletter

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