To those who are interested

[Sister Alvear]

Since 2 or 3 members of our forum seem to be so offended I THOUGHT SOME MIGHT BE INTERESTED in part of my day ....besides helping get things ready for my son´s wedding I ALSO went over to the area where I am personally responsible for and made a few visits, went to encourge those that are painting and helped a little and had a little Bible study with some that are to be baptized Sunday...

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[berkeley]

thanks for sharing. :)

[Sister Alvear]

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the little brothers wanted my opinion how much it would cost to put in a dividing wall behind the church...they had blocked off the entrance because of robbers,...

[Sister Alvear]

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ordered them some glass because many places were missing and they are putting it in...

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this whole little group that are heling me are going to be baptized Sunday!

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Running water is a luxury ...

those that REALLY know me know I almost died 2 times because of drinking bad water.....

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It is election time these are political figures...

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Yes, these are homes where real people live....

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[Sister Alvear]

Yes, i pledge to work and beg for money for these people and millions like them...

[Sister Alvear]

thanks for sharing. :)

you are welcome....

[Sister Alvear]

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:thumbsup

by the way I bought the paint on my credit card...maybe owl will send me an offering....lol...no offering needed...the sisters and I are going to make cakes and things to sell to pay for the paint....

[Sister Alvear]

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/janalvear/murici%20missionaria/SANY0062.jpg the people in these areas mostly work in the cane fields...

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whether the gospel makes it or not coca cola makes it...

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[jfrog]

Thanks for the great pics Sis Alvear!

[Sister Alvear]

you are welcome...

[jfrog]

Yes, i pledge to work and beg for money for these people and millions like them...

That is an admirable thing and I have never had a problem with that...

[Sister Alvear]

Her lips moved in silent prayer each time she lighted a candle. Her hands trembled as she carried out the rituals of paganism. The look on her face was that of pain and despair. A tear trickled down her cheek. As I stood looking, the shadowy objects became darker and darker as there was no glow of the presence of the presence of the Lord. There was the smell of melting wax and the flicker of candles against the gray walls of a Roman sanctuary. There were no joyful praises of answered prayer. No gestures of rejoicing. No assuring smile that God's will would be done.
After all, what would a plaster goddess know about human suffering? Eyes that cannot see, ears that cannot hear, feet that cannot walk, a tongue that cannot talk and hands that cannot heal or save. Blacker and blacker it grew, ominous in grip. Yet, just outside, over the Roman sanctuary, the heavens quivered and glowed with all shades of lovely light. Leaping from my heart were the words of David long ago? “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handiwork.”
Oh! Catholicism and Spiritualism, your temples are splendor. Your schools and universities are among the best. Your hospitals are many. You are deeply rooted in everyday life, but how empty you are! Your black robed priests are only blind leaders of the blind.
What do you have to offer to the thirsty soul? A rosary? A candle? Blessed water? An image of an idol god or saint? How empty you are!


yet you and I HAVE THE TRUE GOSPEL SHALL WE CONTINUE TO LET THEM LIVE AND DIE IN DARKENSS?

[Sister Alvear]

Perhaps we are now sitting comfortably in our cozy living rooms. We may have just returned from a wonderful service at the church. Such inspirational singing, and such a good message, we enjoyed it so much. If there are little ones, we have said prayers with them, and put them to bed. The lights are turned low.
We are now ready for a time of wholesome, quiet relaxation, as we turn on the music before retiring. Meanwhile, in the jungle by the river, there is no one to tell them about Him. I have stood by those rivers, where entire villages of needy people live and die, without ever as much as hearing the wonderful name of Jesus.

Listen to these words of an atheist:

Were I a religionist, did I truly, firmly, consistently believe, as millions say they do, that the knowledge and the practice of religion in this life influences the destiny in another, the Spirit of truth be my witness, religion should be to me everything. I would cast aside earthly enjoyments as dross, earthly cares as follies, and earthly thoughts and feelings as less than vanity. Religion should be my first waking thought, and my last image when sleep sunk me in unconsciousness. I would labor in her cause alone. I would not labor for the meat that perisheth, not for the treasure on earth, where moth and rust corrupts, and thieves break through and steal; but only for a crown of glory in heavenly regions. Where treasure and happiness are alike beyond the reach of time or chance. I would take thought for eternity alone. I would esteem one soul gained to heaven worth a life of suffering. There should be neither worldly prudence nor calculating circumstance in my engrossing zeal. Earthly consequences should never stay my hand or seal my lips. I would speak to the imagination, awaken the feelings, stir up the passions, and arouse the fancy. Earth, its joys and its griefs, should occupy no moments of my thoughts; for these are but the affairs of a portion of eternity, and on the immortal souls around me, soon to be everlastingly miserable or everlastingly happy. I would deem all who thought only of this world, merely seeking to increase temporal happiness, and laboring to obtain temporal goods, pure madmen. I would go forth to the world and preach to it, in season and out of season; and my text should be, “What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (A.S. Ormsby, in Alone with God)

There is no mockery more sad and inconsistent than that of believing and speaking of the blessed hope with folded hands and a selfish heart.” No man can rightly believe in the coming of Jesus without expending all the strength of his being in preparing for it by sending the Gospel to all nations. We say that we love Him, we sing: “Oh, how I love Jesus,” and “Oh for a million voices to tell the story.”
But in reality, we eat, drink, and go on our merry way, while billions of people grope in the pagan night. The last words that Jesus spoke before He ascended into heaven were that they should be witnesses unto Him, after receiving the Holy Ghost, and that they should preach His Gospel to the world… even to the uttermost parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) The disciples did not forget this. (Tradition says that most of them died a martyrs death in distant lands.)

[Sherri]

Well, once again, these pictures have made me cry. LOL! I'm such a sap when it comes to helping the poor and reaching them with the gospel. So glad to see what you're doing there.

Hey, did my boxes ever arrive? I thought it would be great it they got there before the wedding if Arlei is coming down for it. The he could just take them home and no one else would have to transport them.

[Sister Alvear]

One box arrived and the others may be at the post office I have been soooooooooooooo busy and Brother Alvear has been in the south...wew...the load has been heavy but have had lots of help...God is good...wish you were here for the wedding...we just finished icing the cake...I will take pictures....love you lots...

[misspresley]

Your contributions to this forum are the reason I return - I can see why the people love the bright colors of paint, when their world is so dull in comparison. Blessings to the newlyweds - and peaceful rest to you!!!!

[whoami]

I'm amazed at how much Brazil looks like Mexico. Congrats on the wedding today!

[Sister Alvear]

The wedding cake is done...most of the special supper after the wedding is done, the church is decorated, the reception hall decorated...will make the punch later today...OH Thank you Jesus for so many helping hands.

[tstew]

Sis. A, great pictures. I had a lot to say about the "other" thread...but decided that it ultimately was not worth it. I appreciate and understand both what you posted on facebook and what you are sharing here.

[Justin]

Awesome, thanks for sharing Sis A.!

[Sister Alvear]

you all are so welcome...

[Sherri]

We want pictures of Dirlei's wedding!!

[Sister Alvear]

will try to post tonight after the wedding....