Ever since our mission team arrived at the city of Trujillo on the 30th of January, we knew anything was possible. It was incredible to watch as God opened the hearts of people who were eager to hear of our hope in God.
“For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.” 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1
Ever since our mission team arrived at the city of Trujillo on the 30th of January, we knew anything was possible. It was incredible to watch as God opened the hearts of people who were eager to hear of our hope in God.
Christians have been meeting in the house of Antonio Navarro, a faithful disciple to God and missionary in this beautiful city for 14 years. These followers of Christ were hoping for the arrival of a mission team. It is incredible to see how God has made their dreams of freedom for this great city a reality. These disciples included faithful brothers and sisters like Antonio Navarro, Luxther Palma, Karla Carranza, Marielena Valverde and her daughters Ubita and Diana, Fernando Alc??ntara, Luisa Orbegozo, and Carmen Ponce.
It is exciting to know that we have never stopped being family and growing in knowledge as we???ve met and prepared everything for what will be the first inaugural service of the the International Church of Christ of Trujillo, Peru. We are calling the first service, “Freedom for the La Libertad,” remembering that the city of Trujillo is the capital of the La Libertad (Freedom) Region of Peru.
The thing we are certain of is that God is the one who is building this city. God does not forget — He always fulfills His promises. It is exciting to see how God is taking a handful of men and women and bringing them together for his glory. The church of Trujillo exists for the glory of our Father.
The inaugural service will be held Sunday, the 20th of March. Please pray for us. To God be the glory.
Editor’s Note: For the original article in Spanish, see: http://www.ministeriolatino.com/Content/Ministries/Latino/News/2005/03/TrujilloLibertad.htm
