We started out bright and early with breakfast and and then headed to the church where we were going to conduct the training sessions. The morning started with a devotion period for about 45 minutes complete with music and Pastor Jim giving an overview of what it means to be Methodist. After this we started the training of the three levels of biblical leadership: Spiritual, Transformational, and Servant leadership with the men and women all together. This lasted until around noon and then we broke for two hours to enjoy and wonderful lunch prepared by one of the ladies in the congregation. After lunch, we broke into a division of the men and women. Barco conducted the training with the men based on the role of men and family values with the translation done by Yoe. For the women, Rhonda and Donna taught the book of Ruth with the story of Naomi and Ruth. Luci translated for them and also led the small group of the younger women when we did a break-out. Also, explained the concept of prayer partners and mentoring to others. We encouraged the women to establish a continuing group relationship by gathering together on a regular basis. The training was attended by around 72 people and was very successful. The people have never experienced this kind of information and we could tell they were so appreciative.
At the end of the day, Pastor Juvenal had the people gather around hisnephew,Humbert, for a healing service of annointment. This is the child that has cancer in his leg. It was a very powerful and emotional experience as you could feel the Holy Spirit in the room as Pastor Juvenal spoke.
We returned to the hotel, exhausted, to rest before the evening service which started around 7:30. Pastor Jim preached about the hope of the resurection and the empty tomb. Pastor Juvenal also gave a short message and then gave an invitation for anyone to profess their faith. Three people came forward and it was a very moving experience.
We found a pizza restaurant still open for dinner and also three pastor from Maracaibo joined us. They are from churches there who are interested in becoming Methodist.
All in all, it was a extremely successful day and we look forward to continuinjg the momentum of what has been started.
We returned to the hotel, exhausted, to rest before the evening service which started around 7:30. Pastor Jim preached about the hope of the resurection and the empty tomb. Pastor Juvenal also gave a short message and then gave an invitation for anyone to profess their faith. Three people came forward and it was a very moving experience.
We found a pizza restaurant still open for dinner and also three pastor from Maracaibo joined us. They are from churches there who are interested in becoming Methodist.
All in all, it was a extremely successful day and we look forward to continuinjg the momentum of what has been started.
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