"No que lo haya alcanzado ya, ni que ya sea perfecto; sino que prosigo, por ver si logro asir aquello para lo cual fui también asido por Cristo Jesús". Filipenses 3:12
William Barclay ...
So when Paul uses the word in Philippians 3:12, he is saying that he is not by any means a complete Christian but is for ever pressing on. Then he uses two vivid pictures.
He says that he is trying to grasp that for which he has been grasped by Christ. That is a wonderful thought. Paul felt that when Christ stopped him on the Damascus Road, he had a vision and a purpose for Paul; and Paul felt that all his life he was bound to press on, lest he fail Jesus and frustrate his dream. Every man is grasped by Christ for some purpose; and, therefore, every man should all his life press on so that he may grasp that purpose for which Christ grasped him...
I love this quote, our prayer is to continue knowing God´s plan for our lives as a family. We are convinced that He has a plan for us for His Glory. Now we still continue seeing step by step. For example, God brought to the English Classes for Immigrants Elisha, Liping and Liu, I love their names especially the last ones because they are two precious little girls from China, Hong Kong.
Elisha, Liping and Liu have been showing to us their joyfulness for the classes. We are so grateful to God to see one of the ladies who is helping with the pronunciation and building a relationship with them. It is so encouraging to us because it is one of our goals as a principal purpose of the English Classes for Immigrants.
English Classes for Immigrants
More great news!
The last December, we received a letter from one of the ESL teachers of Horn Lake Middle School. She sent us this Letter:
It's Awesome!
Literally God open this door. God use The Middle School Outreach program, Mike and Michael have been doing this program 6 months already. God use this program to meet this wonderful lady, then Serenith and myself build a close relationship with her.
After seeing this amazing opportunity to serve the community as a Church, Mike and Michael agreed to take this challenge.
Please help us with your prayers because today we will start a "Parent Support Group"...
Our goal of this opportunity is to take the different issues of each family and to use that to present to them the solution Jesus Christ.
The plan for Parent Support Group will be :
Introduction February 2nd
What is at the heart of the Family today February 16th
Looking for the best foundation March 2nd
what will be the best materials to build a house? April 6th
We need to furnish the house?
Please, we don't pretend to show to them that we are perfect or we are the best parent that know everything. Also we want to show to them that we are imperfect people that need to learn too, but we already know who is the best counselor God through the Bible.
Our deepest desire is they look at us as persons who want to serve them and help them. So, Please pray for us, we need it!
The Arguello Family
Thanks for your prayers!
The last three weeks Mike, Michael and my self were beside them.
We have been helping them to find a house. Everyone know what difficult is rent a house if you don't have the requirements.
But, for God nothing is impossible! God open door for the family Arguellos to live at Southaven.
The house is close at the church's office and also close to Christ Fellowship. Praise God for let us be part of it!
The last Sunday, I had the honor and privilege to share about the vision and our ministry in Desoto County at Christ Presbyterian Church, our mother church.
Reaching the Nations in Desoto County, means Diverse Church is God's heart!
For it, we need to remember :
1st That it's not a something new:
The book of acts show that the early church was Diverse, Multi-ethnic, Multilingual and Multiracial.
2nd Thing, two questions:
What is the purpose of God for the Nations?
What is God's vision for His church?
Really was a beautiful moment, our family church from CPC already make us feel loved. Was beautiful to see families and individuals touching by God about the reality of many immigrants in Desoto County.
Thanks so much for being partner with us and support Loayza's Ministry to unreached people groups in Desoto County, specifically among immigrants.
Our support account is open with our mother church when you are ready to being supporting us. Please make checks payable to " Chrsit Presbyterian Church " and write " The Loayza Family " in the memo line. Mail to: PO Box 722, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Thanks you again for your commitment and we will stay in contact to let you know how the lord is at work!
Please pray for us, we need the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ to accomplish what God call us to do, like apostle Paul asked to the Philippians
for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:19-21
