Here is a recent post from Cesar, who is attending SIBI.
Sep 21, 2008: We visited Main St. Church of Christ in Olton, Texas, along with two fellow students; on the right, Richard and Brandon. The local preacher was out of the city helping the brethren hit by the hurricane Ike in the Galveston area.
On September 13th, the Hurricane Ike struck hard the small city of Galveston, Texas, and the same question was asked, "Why did God let this to happen?" I’m not going to elaborate on this today, but what we know for sure is that "all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Rom. 8:28). In such difficult times, we are called to demonstrate how much we love God, and how much we love people. After a few days of this catastrophe brother Rick Harper from Olton, Texas, organized a group of brethren to aid the churches affected by Ike while seeking for financial resources to restore worship in the battered city. Rick came to Sunset looking for help, and praise God, by the end of the day he received more than enough to start. Keep praying God for such lovely hearts.
While we go through this Hurricanes season and look for ways to help others, you had been called to aid our ministry and support us while study at S.I.B.I. We thank God for your generosity in supporting us financially since we understand that the United States is facing economic difficulties. God wants us to keep faithful to His calling, especially during difficult times, in order that we learn how to trust in Him and His providence. Therefore, we encourage you to ask God to remove any worries from our hearts so that we are able to fully serve Him and His Kingdom.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)
In Christ love,
César, Ixchel & Simei Gámez
Sep 21, 2008: We visited Main St. Church of Christ in Olton, Texas, along with two fellow students; on the right, Richard and Brandon. The local preacher was out of the city helping the brethren hit by the hurricane Ike in the Galveston area.
On September 13th, the Hurricane Ike struck hard the small city of Galveston, Texas, and the same question was asked, "Why did God let this to happen?" I’m not going to elaborate on this today, but what we know for sure is that "all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Rom. 8:28). In such difficult times, we are called to demonstrate how much we love God, and how much we love people. After a few days of this catastrophe brother Rick Harper from Olton, Texas, organized a group of brethren to aid the churches affected by Ike while seeking for financial resources to restore worship in the battered city. Rick came to Sunset looking for help, and praise God, by the end of the day he received more than enough to start. Keep praying God for such lovely hearts.
While we go through this Hurricanes season and look for ways to help others, you had been called to aid our ministry and support us while study at S.I.B.I. We thank God for your generosity in supporting us financially since we understand that the United States is facing economic difficulties. God wants us to keep faithful to His calling, especially during difficult times, in order that we learn how to trust in Him and His providence. Therefore, we encourage you to ask God to remove any worries from our hearts so that we are able to fully serve Him and His Kingdom.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)
In Christ love,
César, Ixchel & Simei Gámez
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