As the first two pictures of this update show we have had an abandoned unfinished house behind us every since we have lived here. Between us and the house is the wall that is our bedroom wall. A block wall with no insulation. About a month ago work began on the house and they have basically finished the house. Last night (Saturday) we found out who are new neighbors are. No, I did not actually meet them but their M.O. (their mode of operation) stated loud and clearly to the neighborhood who they are. The local Mafia.
At nine o'clock at night the extremely loud music began with the speakers pointed less than ten feet from what is our bedroom wall. The extreme "music" lasted till seven this morning and finally all went quiet. When I looked over the wall this morning only the remnants of their bonfire and the yard littered with their beer cans and trash was all that remained. This is their way of challenging anyone in the neighborhood to their authority. Of course no police dared show up and the only thing for the neighborhood to do is stay enclosed inside. How this affects where we currently rent only the Lord knows - He has everything in control.
On a much better note, we have had a tremendous day today despite the lack of sleep. Both our morning and evening services have gone very well. Our people continue to grow and arrive each service with a true spiritual hunger. We have had a man wasted by drugs attending for over a month and it is obvious that God is working in His life. Pray with us for his salvation.
At the end of our morning service this morning a man I know drove by selling pizza's so we bought three and invited everyone to stay for an impromptu pizza party. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to stay and fellowship as well as the pizza. Tonight after service the man mentioned above asked, "Pastor can you invite me to come to your house after church to eat?" I kindly accepted his offer but instead took him out to a local taco stand and then he went next door to buy himself ice cream for dessert and I paid.
Keep us in your prayers!
Over the back wall
Our bedroom wall between us
A Growing Stack of Literature
Pizza Party!
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