Springdale, Arizona

The beginning of a new year is always difficult, because you remember what you didn't complete the year before, at least that is how we feel.

The assembly in Springdale has been growing, thanks to the grace of God. New couples have been added to the fellowship recently. However, we have the challenge to continue teaching and preaching this new year and to help solve different issues among the believers. We lost one member last year, because he decided to go back to Veracruz, Mexico. When I was there last month, I visited him and he is already in contact with the brethren down there.

I went down to Mexico after the seed sower distribution in Veracruz, to help in the exposition of the gospel. It was encouraging to see new people coming almost every day and it was a joy to hear of some souls professing to be saved. I came back home but they will continue preaching for at least two more weeks. Please pray that the Lord may help with these meetings and that many others hear and believe the truth of the gospel.

Concerning the situation in Venezuela, we keep waiting for a change in the country. In the meanwhile, we continue to help those with specific needs. We have funds in the Springdale assembly dedicated to help believers with terminal illness, emergencies, or chronic conditions, as well as getting food, which is an essential need. We also have been helping the Venezuelan Lord's servants to cover their basic needs. Some times it feels like a drop in the bucket but they are very appreciative for all the help they have been receiving from believers in the US and Canada.

They have specifically asked me to tell you "thank you very much, thank you for your generosity and love and exercise." They have realized that they have brothers and sisters in other countries that they didn't know even existed that care for them. I have received many notes and letter in Spanish asking me to tell you, Thank you!

Thank you!

Summer 2019 Written by Harry and Becky Rodriguez - USA harrysrod@hotmail.com