Another year at the Bolivia Industrial
School is history. It had more than it’s share of challenges and trials, which
is probably why God sent us back this year. I have a lot of growing to do and I
only hope I learned the lessons that I was supposed to.
“I want to be part of your church”
A few years ago we were praying for
a sewing teacher when I met Carmina Mendoza, a seamstress from Guayara. From
the first, I was impressed by her kindness and Christian character. When I
mentioned we were looking for a sewing teacher to volunteer once a week, she
agreed immediately. She has faithfully donated her time and talent to teach our
sewing classes ever since.
Over the years we visited often
with Carmina and became good friends. Early on she asked us to pray for her son
and her nephew, who were lost in the things of the world. She was so excited
when her son began to listen to Nuevo Tiempo, the Adventist Television
station. So you can imagine our surprise
when we discovered that, though a fervent Bible believer, Carmina herself was
not part of any church family. When she gave her reasons, we didn’t argue, but
we were able to share a few things as there was opportunity, including some
books and DVD’s. Some time later, Carmina’s son joined the Adventist church. We
continued to pray for her nephew who was in the process of rehabilitating from
drug addiction.
This last September, Carmina surprised
us when she asked my wife “What do I need to do to be baptized? I want to be
part of your church.” We are thrilled to report that a few weeks ago she was
baptized in the school creek. To God be the glory!
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| Sister Carmina at her baptism |
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