We have had a couple of great months we are excited to tell you about. Everything you read about in this prayer letter is made possible because of your faithful prayers for this ministry and because of your giving to missions in your local church. Sometimes we give our missions offering and wonder if our part really makes a difference—it does. We thank you for continuing to hold the lifeline for us.

MISSIONS CONFERENCE

In April, we held our Missions Conference. It was an exciting time for the church. We had the usual missions reports from the eight missionaries we are currently supporting. The Corena family, missionaries to Chile, were with us for every service, and Pastor Mario Orellana was our guest speaker. Our church was challenged to give above what we have pledged in the past. Praise the Lord! Our Faith Promise goal was surpassed! We look forward to taking on two new missionaries this month and increasing our monthly support.

MOTHERS’ DAY AND LADIES’ RETREAT

The first week of May, a group of 8 ladies from our church traveled to Guatemala for a Ladies’ Retreat. It was a time of renewal and encouragement for them.

On May 11, we celebrated Mother’s Day at church. We had 55 mothers attend. Each mother received a book about Job’s wife and a small gift, and many received potted plants. Two visitors were saved that day, and we had 12 visiting mothers attend.

It was a wonderful treat to our family to have Pastor and Mrs. Mike (Julie) Tarr from Roanoke Baptist Church in Roanoke, Indiana, visit us for a week during May. They were able to see with their eyes some of the fruit of their faithful giving to the ministry here in Santa Ana. We were able to introduce them to several of the graduates from our Bible institute who are pastoring churches in a neighboring town. They got to go out soul winning and attend a couple of our Bible Clubs on Saturday. Pastor Tarr preached for us, and Mrs. Tarr taught in a Ladies’ Tea that was attended by 60 ladies. The Tarrs’ visit was a refreshing time of fellowship for us.

Allow me to take this opportunity to encourage you to visit the mission field. It will be a life-changing experience for you. Our doors are always open. Please contact me if you would like to visit our beautiful country.

SALVATIONS, BAPTISMS, AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES

We have an average of 18-24 people participating each week in presenting the Gospel to individuals and small groups at a neighborhood Bible Club. On average, we will see 20 people saved a week. Getting these people to attend church and get baptized is always more challenging. This year, we have had 4 baptisms, and there is 1 young lady who will get baptized this Wednesday.

We have 4 discipleship programs going on at our church: Kings Kids Club, Wednesday night Bible study, Sunday school classes, and personal discipleship sessions for new converts.

We look forward to celebrating Father’s Day next week in church. Please pray that we will have visiting fathers come and accept Christ as Saviour.

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• Health of our daughter-in-law, Megan Gonzalez—she is expecting our next grandbaby, and there are a couple of concerns.
• Public school ministries in August
• Revival Conference in September
• Couples’ Retreat in September

Thank you for your prayer and financial support.

Joyfully in His service,

Henry and Tammie Gonzalez