It is my conviction that every missionary and every mission work should be
fully involved in the work of missions. That may seem to be a paradoxical
statement but observed practice would indicate the need to make just such a
statement. I am appalled at the number of missionaries I know that do not
participate in helping other missionaries nor teach their own works to help
reach the world for Christ.
Here in Magdalena at the Iglesia Bautista de Magdalena we began supporting
a national missionary from the very beginning. Our people have yet to grasp the
Biblical importance of the matter but they are learning. One of the best ways
to help them learn is to avail ourselves of the opportunities God gives us to
have any willing local church missionary come by an present his burden and
calling to the people. Our latest opportunity was the Manuel Robles family who
are Mexicans headed for Panama. I have know Brother Robles for most of my time
here in Mexico and he has served his home church and pastor faithfully as
assistant. They have just begun the deputation road to raise the financial
support they are required to have as Mexicans to be allowed entrance into
Panama. We enjoyed the morning service with them and of course a convivio (pot
luck) was required!
It is my prayer that this work will grow into a church with a true heart
for missionary work around the world.
After all: God had but one Son, and He sent Him as a
missionary!
The Men's Trio
Missionary Manuel Robles
The Obligatory Convivio
After Evening Service Fellowship
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