Estrema Family: June 2007

2 Corinthians 1:11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

Dear Praying Friends,

Greetings from chilly Buenos Aires. We have now entered into the winter season. However, things have been heating up in the ministry. This month we were able to have a home Bible Study at the Orellana home. Praise the Lord for the great attendance of about 20 people. Each person was given a John and Romans portion of the Bible as they followed along with the study. Out of the 20 people, there were 7 unsaved adults there who participated in the study. The Lord really blessed as 5 of the 7 made professions of faith! Please pray for Eloy, Angel, Mariana, Silvia, and Diego. Now we need wisdom on how to follow them up. Our main prayer is that all of them will begin attending our church. However, because of the extreme confusion here in Argentina over what church is really about, this makes our job hard. Please pray for God to continue to do a work in these precious lives.

This month, Lord willing, we will be having another home Bible Study at Mirta Chica’s house on July 14th. Please pray for God to prepare the hearts of those who come. Also, at the end of the month, pastor/evangelist Enoch Gutierrez from Mexico will be coming down to do some evangelistic meetings. God has greatly used this man every time he has spoken in Argentina. Please specifically pray for each meeting he has in our church on the 27th to the 30th of July. On the 30th of July, we are praying to have a men’s barbecue. Pray for hearts to be changed and souls to be saved.

Greek class is going well. We have now entered into verbs. Please pray for continual wisdom and strength as we enter into this new challenge. Most of the students are doing really well. Only by God’s grace do they understand a man who thinks in English, speaks in Spanish, and teaches Greek.

Jeremy is doing much studying right now as well. Via correspondence he has begun taking another class toward his doctorate. Please pray as he balances ministry, family, and study, as the class requires a great deal of reading as well as a 30 page paper made up of four sermons from the Old Testament.

Our family is doing well. By God’s grace we are all healthy right now though the kids did have some bouts with sickness this past month. Ellie is doing well with her K-3 school work. She loves learning her letters and numbers. Johnny is having a hard time giving up sucking his thumb, but otherwise he is doing well. He is a bundle of energy and seems to run wherever he goes. Joshua is getting big! He will be six months old soon and he smiles and laughs a lot. He is a real joy.

Thank you so much for praying about our car situation. In just two months time, God provided all the funds that we needed! We stand amazed at how many churches and individuals responded to our need for a reliable car to minister with. We cannot thank you all enough for your participation both in prayers and in giving.

It is such an adventure being on the mission field. What a privilege to bring the gospel to those who have never heard! Please continue to pray as much needs to be done!

May the Lord find us faithful,

Jeremy, Katie, Ellie, Johnny and Joshua (Acts 20:24)