What's been happening?! It's been more than a month.
* Christmas and New Years celebrations. There were lots of loud fireworks, good times with friends and lots of hallacas to eat! We missed our family but thank the Lord for Skype and video. We were able to talk and share a bit with each one. It sure helped the lonliness one can feel not being able to be present.

*Our youth Bible studies are almost finished. We feel the Lord has used these and we were prepared and shared in the best way we could. The Holy Spirit is the one who changes lives and we know He is working. The outward results are perhaps not what we hoped for but we are so glad for the opportunity we had to share what it means to be obedient and committed to the Lord.

* An all night prayer vigil for Venezuela, AVIB, our churches and personal requests. This was a new experience for Lynn. She wasn't sure she could stay awake all night but she made it. It really was a neat experience as we shared, listened and prayed together in small groups mixed with music, devotionals and other interactive dynamics to keep us all awake.

* Harry has started teaching a class on personal finances in the Center of Ministry Development. The teaching of the prosperity gospel here in Venezuela is quite strong and a good balanced Biblical approach to finances and stewardship is needed.

* We took a few days off and enjoyed the Andes Mountains in the southwest part of Venezuela. It was a 12 hour, all night bus ride to get to Merida. This is a very beautiful area and a great opportunity to learn more of Venezuela history and culture

Prayer requests:

1. Our pastors: That they would continue to remain pure and steadfast to the Word of God and give good leadship and vision to their churches.
Jorge Barrada and his wife Ludi
Jaime Torrealba and his wife Ruth
Armando Diaz and his wife Carolina

2. The house church in Guatire (Pastor Armando): That the church will continue to grow. We are just excited how God is changing lives there and the committment of these new believers.

3. We just heard yesterday of a Family from our Macaracuay Church that is interested in starting a church in Guarenas. This is a city between Caracas and Guatire. Pray that the Lord will guide in this possiblity. We have been praying for another couple interested in starting a new church. It will be neat to see how the Lord brings all of this together.

4. Harry's class on personal finances that it will be Bibical and practical for all taking it. The class is Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings for 6 weeks.