Habiteto Happenings

Since the Recital update was the email that wouldn’t die, I’ll just say that the actual event was a real blessing. Several parents were present and even emotional as their son or daughter played God honoring music on their instruments.

Adults on the Horizon - We may soon have our first “Real Live Adults” as church members! For months now we have had adults attend. However, they don’t stick. They will visit or come with their child to a special event but that’s it.

On our recent horizon, however, are several possibilities. One young couple has come out of the blue. The husband is just nineteen and his wife is seventeen but they are both extremely talented and seem to be a solid couple. He in the area of music and she in nursing.

I am withholding their names for the time being just to be sure that they really do stick. We are extremely excited by the possibility. Here’s why.

A few years ago at our home church our pastor wanted to start a music program. He began talking with musicians and invited several to give lessons at the church. It was a stroke of genius! Today our church has a lovely choir and orchestra that would be the envy of most if envy was a possibility in our circles.

The young man who has recently become interested in what we are doing in the Habiteto is our “musician” type person. At seventeen he organized a city wide music program and is the only person in South America who is teaching the deaf to play violin. In fact just after the Recital we were talking and I mentioned that I had taken cello lessons a few years ago. That was a mistake! I’m now taking them again! This guy has great plans for me. We’ll see.

Another source for adult participation is our recent growing list of Bible studies. Tuesday Dawn was really encouraged as her student asked how to become a member of our church. The discussion revolved around several things that need to be addressed before membership can happen. However, just the fact that she was asking was really encouraging.

Three more studies have begun this week in new homes. I say “new” but actually they are home that have kids in Bible Club. The studies, however, are a new opportunity of sharing the Bible with parents. So far they are a real hit.

Changing the subject completely here are a couple of prayer requests. A sister church, Nova Vida for those who are familiar with our works, has just lost their pastor. They have asked our team to help with Sunday and Wednesday services and pastor search. Please pray for wisdom and God’s help in this transition and extra work load.

João is gone again. You may or may not remember him. He was our budding super-star for which we had high hopes. He has recently decided that church is not for him. He initially blamed his absence on his mom but we’ve discovered that the decision to leave was his. We are sad and ask for your prayers. Pray for God’s conviction on this young life.