Wow, it's been a crazy few weeks here in Paraguay.
Winter is coming to a fast close as temperatures are back up to the 80s and 90s again some days.
Over our two week winter vacation in July, I helped serve at the first ever youth camp for the North District at the Quinta Linea church near Yrybucua. Over 50 teens and young adults from 7 different churches participated. It was a wonderful two days full of dynamic preaching, fun games and competitions, rocking out to some new worship music, and lots of fellowship. Everyone left with a deeper understanding of God's love, and a renewed hunger to continue growing in their relationship with their Heavenly Father.
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| Group photo Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
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| Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
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| Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
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| Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
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| Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
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| Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
On the second day, Pastora Joyce from Brazil, who preached at the national youth camp in February, gave a workshop on evangelism and then we spilt into four big groups and did some door-to-door evangelism. Several people accepted Christ in just the one hour we went out. Praise the Lord!
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| Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
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| Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
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| Credit: Eliane Lacentre |
The youth in this district have so much potential and we're so glad the dream of having this camp became a reality. This camp allowed them to grow deeper in their relationship with the Lord and see how they can use their gifts to further God's kingdom. We're looking forward to doing more activities in this district in the future.
While we were in Yrybucua for the camp, we helped continue the work on the new medical clinic with the team from Alpharetta First United Methodist Church in Georgia. On our last day, we held our devotional on site to dedicate the clinic and pray over every wall.
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| Worshipping in the clinic |
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| Special handmade quilt from Alpharetta for the clinic |
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| Working hard to build the inside walls |
Prayer Requests:
- For the youth of the North District. Pray that the presence of the Lord they experienced at camp is something they will continue to grow in each day. That they will become leaders in their churches and help to spread Christ's love in their homes and communities.
- Pray for the upcoming Encounter with God and spiritual retreats. For the participants to be open to receive, for those serving, for the weather, sound equipment, etc. Pray however you feel led, and feel free to join us as we fast 6, 12, and 18 hours in the weeks leading up to the events.
- Adolescents and Youth Encounter with God: Aug 21-23
- Women's Encounter with God: Aug 289-30
- Men's Spiritual Retreat: September
- Continue to pray for Osmar Vera, as he continues his recovery from the motorcycle accident he had in April. He is now walking again, with help, and is still attending physical therapy twice a week in Santani. (An hour from his house).
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| Osmar at his house in Yrybucua |
- Pray for me as I finish my last FOUR months in Paraguay. Time is flying, and as my departure draws nearer everyday, my heart is torn into pieces when I think about leaving this beautiful country that I love so dearly. Pray for the transition, emotions, job search, and everything else that comes with moving internationally.
Love you all,
Cassidy
The first part gave me chills and the last part moved me to tears. I'm so very proud of you baby! You have made my own faith stronger and more real just by being your mother. I knew when you were a baby in my arms that you were God's girl and I was simply the one so Blessed to watch over you on this Earth. I still thank Him every single day that I get to be your Mom. 💗😘 God Bless every single person involved in every event you mentioned here, in Jesus' name, Amen! 💗🙏💗
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