" Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:13-16

"Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching."

When I read "Until I come", is like these words hit my heart, as Christ is telling me the same, why? Because He will return someday, and I would like that He find me doing that.

Certain duties are laid upon Timothy, the young leader designate of the Church. He is to devote himself to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation and to teaching. Here we have the pattern of the Christian Church service.

The very first description of a church service which we possess is in the works of Justin Martyr. About the year A.D. 170 he wrote a defence of Christianity to the Roman government, and in it (Justin Martyr: First Apology, 1: 67) he says: "On the day called the day of the Sun a gathering takes place of all who live in the towns or in the country in one place. The Memoirs of the Apostles or the writings of the prophets are read as long as time permits. Then the reader stops, and the leader by word of mouth impresses and urges to the imitation of these good things. Then we all stand together and send forth prayers." William Barclay

Please we need your prayers to continue accomplish what God call us to by His Grace!

Spanish Bible Study

The Spanish Bible Study in doing great by God's Grace. The families took the initiative to have the meetings every Tuesday in different homes; so now we are having The Bible Study in Southaven and Nesbit. For us is great to have more opportunities to disciple them and meet more people. Also, two Tuesdays ago we were 8 families studying Ephesians at Jose's home in  Nesbit, most of the new families were family of Jose and Maria.      

Please pray for Johny, Lesly and their kids from Honduras, also pray for Jose and Maria from Mexico.

                                                               

Sunday Mother's Day 

The families from the Bible Study visited that Sunday and also they still coming to Christ Fellowship, Praise God! please pray for they continue coming!  

                                                               

 Bible English Study, amazing news!

Now Monday and Wednesday we are having the opportunity to teach more about the Bible in The English Reading Bible with Manuel and Geronimo 9:15 am at David's home. Please pray for David and me!

                                                               

English Classes for Immigrants

Is doing great! We are so grateful to God for our team Chas, Jennifer, Delena, Jeremy, David and also God brought the last Wednesdays Denisse and Hilary, this is very helpful for the classes because the learning is more personal, it's our goal! 

Please keep praying for the students
Paola, Magaly, Alejandro from Venezuela, Martha, Sonia, Angelica, Lucy from Mexico, Michael Cheng, Lisa and her daughters from China and Aisha from Pakistan. We are so grateful to God for what He is doing in English Classes!

                                                               

May was a blessed month for us!

As a family we can see God's grace working among us, we are so grateful that Esteban, Samuel and Josue finished their school year well. As parents we are so Grateful to God for the kids that He gave us to rise to Glorify His name.

Esteban received two award this year, one for Highest Average and other for Outstanding Citizenship both in 6th Grade.
Samuel received an award this year of Heart of Gold for being compassionate, kind and caring in 3rd Grade.
Josue received a Pre- K Completion. 

Also their soccer's teams went to the State Tournament.

We are so Grateful to God!

                                                               

Also May 24th, God gave me a wonderful and blessed Birthday Celebration with my brothers in Christ and friends!     Happy 41! :)

                                                                     

Prayers Request

Please pray for renew our lease of the apartment where we are living or to find a place in Hernando, we think that is the best for our family and also for the ministry that God permit us to have in Hernando by His grace. 

Please pray for a family car for the Loayza's 

Definitely, we need another car!. A year and a half ago, God bless us with a Toyota, Avalon 1995, sedan. Really, we are so blessed! Will very helpful to have a family car for Serenith, because it will be less stressful for me if I will be retire of being Serenith's "Chauffer", Lol...    

Please, also pray for our Fundraiser, we need to reach the 100% of our Financial Support, we rest on God, that He will open more doors!

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

You may also give using this link Be a "Financial Fellow Worker" with Loayza´s Ministry

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

" To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

  "...so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him..."

...Paul's uplifting message ends with the most uplifting vision of all. It ends with what we might call the reciprocal glory. When Christ comes he will be glorified in his saints and admired in those who have believed Here we have the breath-taking truth that our glory is Christ and Christ's glory is ourselves. The glory of Christ is in those who through him have learned to endure and to conquer, and so to shine like lights in a dark place. A teacher's glory lies in the scholars he produces; a parent's in the children he rears not only for living but for life; a master's in his disciples; and to us is given the tremendous privilege and responsibility that Christ's glory can lie in us. We may bring discredit or we may bring glory to the Master whose we are and whom we seek to serve. Can any privileged responsibility be greater than that?                                      
Barclay, William


....we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him,...

I love these verses! also is my prayer, that you are praying for us so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in the work that He called us to do.

English Classes for Immigrants

The first week of April, God brought 6 new students, Paola, Magaly, Alejandro from Venezuela, Martha from Mexico, Michael Cheng from China and Aisha from Pakistan. We are so grateful to God for what He is doing in English Classes.
  

Gather together to special International Dinner - Teachers and Students

Bible English Study, amazing news!

Two weeks ago Manuel asked me if is possible to have another day to study the Bible, of course my answer was YES! So, now Monday and Wednesday we are having The English Reading Bible with Manuel and Geronimo. 

Monday and Wednesday  9:30 am at David's home.Please pray for David and me!

                                                                                                      

Looking for " A son of Peace " Luke 10:6

Definitely the family Arguello are a blessing for Christ Fellowship! they invited us to Judith´s birthday and we had the opportunity to meet more families. Mike, Michael and some members from Christ Fellowship were there, it was amazing moment to gather together as a church family. 

Later on, Judith asked me to share something about the Bible, was a tremendous opportunity to share God´s word. Only I can said that was a beautiful moment where God was glorified!.

Spanish Bible Study

Since Judith's birthday; Carlos, Judith, my wife and me were praying to start a Bible study at Arguello's house, and we prayed to have the first Bible study April 25th. 

Praise God! Who blessed us with our first Spanish Bible Study at Southaven!

Please pray for Johny, Lesly and their kids from Honduras, also pray for Jose and Maria from Mexico.

                                                                                                   

                Sunday Easter

Matthew 28:6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said...

                                                                  

I love doing the Translation of the worship songs! specially when our church family is singing in English and Spanish!                     

                                                         

Judith Arguellos, Josh - Mary Edwards and Roxanne Winebrenner

                                                                                                                         

Building Stronger Families

Please Pray for our last Parent Group Support, will be May 4th at Horn Lake Middle School 6:pm 

                                                                                                              

April 8th, was Josue's 5th Birthday, he is growing so fast!  

                                                                                                             

April 24th and 25th,  I had a bless time at The Annual Gathering of the Mid-South PCA Church Planting Network with godly men. Was a Blessing to share beside Mike and Michael what God is doing in Christ Fellowship. I love God's church and being a servant in His Kingdom!                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                              

Please pray for a family car for the Loayza's 

Definitely, we need another car!. A year and a half ago, God bless us with a Toyota, Avalon 1995, sedan. Really, we are so blessed! Will very helpful to have a family car for Serenith, because it will be less stressful for me if I will be retire of being Serenith's "Chauffer", Lol...    

Please, also pray for our Fundraiser, we need to reach the 100% of our Financial Support, we rest on God, that He will open more doors!

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

You may also give using this link Be a "Financial Fellow Worker" with Loayza´s Ministry

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