Missionaries

[Sister Alvear]

Why I write on the forum:

Some people have asked why I write on AFF and seldom write on other forums other than GNF sometimes.
At one time in my life I would not have even had a laptop let alone time to write on one. My life continues busy but my little laptop travels with me everywhere and I felt in prayer one day many months ago that the Lord wanted me to write on this forum.
Sometimes missionaries are misunderstood their burden is so intense for a people and a land so far away. Sometimes their letters are just seen as give me give me give me…letters.
I felt God wanted to give me this little ministry of helping you look inside the heart of a missionary. I have posted both defeats and victories, ups and downs. I have tried to be transparent and let you know we missionaries are just humans with many faults and failures.
I like to post pictures for you folks to catch a glimpse of missionary life so each of you can better understand your missionaries and see the burdens they carry.
In no way stop supporting the missionaries you support to send us their money…Please hold up the hands of those that are dearest your heart. From the deep jungles to the modern cities each missionary faces many of the same problems. We deal with a different culture a different language, a different mindset sometimes we deal with those who had rather us not ever been in their country.
Missionaries deal with the fact that many so called missionaries come to the field and leave a bad name, many come because of emotions, looking for a mate, many come because they are not happy in the states and nationals tend to group them all together. Many spend thousands of dollars getting set up on the field then return home for various reasons making it even harder for the real god called missionaries.

If your missionary friend is faithful to God and the call please lift up their hands in prayer. Write them a letter, send them an e mail. They need your encouragement. They need your prayers as they fight for souls in the devil’s strong domain.
Today we traveled over 4 hours from where we preached last night straight to a ladies meeting where I spoke and now we will be leaving for another service where Brother Alvear will preach.
We the Alvear family and extended church family appreciate you folks and we love you. Thank you for being missionary minded!