Gain for Spain Issue 32

SPANISH FRIENDS

Last week we were invited by Rosa (our fruit lady) and her
boyfriend Oscar to hang out with them and some of their
friends. We spent several hours with them…Oscar & Rosa,
Oscar’s brother & his girlfriend (Natxo & Amaya), Oscar’s sister
and her husband (Bea & Alex), Oscar’s other brother (Raul),
and Rosa’s friend Carmen. Our teammate Brian joined us as
well. A few of them speak a good amount of English, so we
were able to communicate easily with the group. We were able
to share why we are here (a very common question) as well as
some truths from the Bible. They are all truly lovely people,
and we enjoyed our time with them immensely. If you know us,
you know how much we love meeting new people and getting to
know the story behind each person. This time was so
encouraging to us, and we are thankful for the relationships
that have begun because all of them are lost. We truly care for
their souls, so much that we’ve even lost sleep over it. We
praise God, and thank you for praying for boldness & wisdom.
Keep the prayers coming! God is listening. (see pic below)
WHAT FIESTA BRINGS
Last week in Valladolid, the city celebrated its yearly fiesta
(party). Food-stands lined the streets, Dora & SpongeBob
balloons flew toward the sky, and people filled the plazas
eagerly awaiting concerts & other activities. Although we
enjoyed the fiesta, our hearts were deeply moved once again
for the youth of Valladolid. As we walked toward Plaza Mayor
the first night of the fiesta, youth lined the streets. We saw
kids pour out water from 5 liter water jugs and fill it with
wine, vodka & soda, or other alcoholic drinks. Some of the kids
were no older than 12 or 13. On our way home we passed two
girls (probably 15 years old), one was passed out and her friend
was trying to keep her awake. If you were to walk along the
river or through certain areas of the city the next morning, the
paths would be covered with used contraceptives. Drunkenness
is blatant & evidence of the cheapening of sex is unconcealed.
Abortions are easily obtained here as well, so you can imagine
another aspect of all the partying. The enemy is on the move
here in Valladolid, and our hearts are broken, yet drawn closer
to our Leader because of it. He is greatly needed in this city.

FAMILY LIFE
We’ve begun to regularly
bump into Spaniards we know
on the streets...a wonderful
feeling!
We spent the weekend in
London. It was Amy’s
birthday, and Justin preached
at Monnow Road Baptist
Church while there.
Evy LOVES school! Even
though she doesn’t
understand everything in
Spanish, she’s making friends
and enjoying her time. She
sang "Mary Had A Little Lamb"
for her class during English class,

Pray With Us
For God to change the lives of the people we and
our team have met here in Spain.

"To revive worshippers to start a viral
church planting movement through the
Holy Spirit and prayer"