Good News from Lupe and Leti

Today I just received a text message from Lupe while I was out of cell phone reach. This is his message in its entirety (translated):

 

"Hello Mr. Jon Sousa, I’m Lupe.  I tried to call you but you did not answer.  I will try another day.  We are moving forward, having the studies on Saturdays and encouraging the people who give us opportunity.  May God bless you.  Thank you."

What this means is that God is answering YOUR prayers by encouraging Lupe and Leti.  They were extremely discouraged less than a month ago (read the previous posts).  Please continue to pray for their ministry in Negritas, Mexico.

Keep Praying for Lupe and Leti

For those who are new to this blog, Lupe and Leti Alvarez went back to their village in Mexico 3½ years ago to shine Jesus light and plant a church with some of Lupe’s brothers.  Living for Jesus in their small community where no one else is a believer is extremely difficult.  Lupe’s mom just past away last week after receiving Jesus as her Savior a few months ago.  While Lupe is happy that his mom is in heaven, her passing has brought new challenges that are greatly distressing to them.

We talked with Lupe and Leti over the weekend and they are very discouraged.  Many people in town are very mad at them and are not speaking to them.  Others are spreading many lies about them.  Most of this stems from the fact that Lupe and Leti are not following the traditions of the town concerning what “must” be done when a loved one passes away. 

Another source of grief is coming from Gris’s mother who is blaming Lupe and Leti for changing her daughter.  Gris came to Christ a few years ago under our ministry in Oregon and is now back in her town trying to live for Jesus.  (If her mother is mad, she must be doing something right.  Matthew 10:34-39)

None of what they are suffering is unusual or unexpected, but that does not make it any easier.  (John 15:18-21, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:12)  They need our prayers. 

If you would like to send and encouraging card to Lupe and Leti, Email me and I will give you their address.  My Email is sousaj@bauercom.net

Pray for Lupe and Leti

Pray for Lupe and Leti in Negritas, Mexico, as Lupe’s mom just passed away.  She has been in various stages of liver failure for over two years due to excessive alcohol consumption.  The good news is that a few months ago Lupe’s mom put her faith in Jesus and was growing in faith little by little.  Lupe’s dad is also in very poor health as he has had tuberculosis for years and is now on oxygen all the time.

                                                                                      Lupe's parents.

This situation gives Lupe and Leti an opportunity to show to their community what faith in Jesus and Biblical Christianity is all about.  Normally, when one dies all of their family and friends get together every day for 10 days to pray for the person’s salvation.  Lupe and Leti will be under a lot of pressure to conform to this tradition.  Pray for strength and wisdom to shine Jesus light in a loving yet uncompromising way.