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