Greetings from Paraguay!

            We are in currently in winter but it sure feels like summer here as we hit the 90’s everyday.  We are gearing up for a family outreach on children’s day, the 15^th of this month.  Please pray that many families come and that they would be attracted to Jesus.

Join with us in praising God that we moved to Paraguay 1 year ago!  This year has been like no other.  It has been a lot harder than we thought to move to another country!  This is not for the faint of heart.  As a family we have been calling to mind all of the ways God has helped us this year and all of the answers to prayers we have seen.  These things are good for us to remember as our kids start a new school year and as we go into our 2^nd year here. We are thankful for you and your partnership throughout the previous year!  We are thankful that together we are making the Gospel message accessible to the people of Paraguay.

We are asking God for another answer to our prayers.  We have been here for one year without being able to purchase a vehicle. Please join us in prayer as we ask God to provide for a used vehicle suitable for our family.  We have been searching for a used vehicle and have found one that we would like to purchase.  At this point we have about half of our needed funds to purchase a vehicle.  The total price is $18,000.  If you feel God could be leading you to give.

If you would like to give please  Go to http://www.cmalliance.org/ and click on the "Give" tab in the top right-hand of the website. You can donate securely through this link. You can also support us personally in the same way. Simply type "Saavedra" in the International Worker box to give to any of our ministry needs. Our current need is for our Vehicle fund. Thank you for supporting us!

Love,

Carlos and Lily

Carly, Elia, Lucas and Lila

Dear Family and Friends,

         We write to you with full hearts.  We are seeing God at work and we have experienced His love for us in special ways.  First our new baby Lila was born in Paraguay and without complication.  She is so sweet and such a gift to our family.  God has been using her to help us make connections in the community where we live.  I (Lily) was nervous about giving birth to her in Paraguay and we can look back and see the Lord’s loving provision and how He kept us both safe in the fragile days of childbirth.

         Our small group has been growing and reaching out to new people! We see people being open to friendship and the Gospel! This is very exciting! 

         We have been involved with several children’s outreaches that have been special.  The children are played with, loved and taught truth.

         Our spirits are being refreshed!  After a year of being away, we have had the opportunity through a gift to travel to NJ, USA to visit our family.  It has been a delight to be with my parents, the kids Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins!  We miss them so much.  Our family has had the opportunity to meet new baby Lila and this has brought great joy to us all.  This was unexpected and we praise God for giving us this great gift!

Thank you for praying for us! We so desperately need the body of Christ!

Please pray for us to have full hearts. 

Pray for us to trust God once again in saying our goodbyes to loved ones in the USA.  Pray for our small group to grow and to know God’s love.

Pray for the church Mi Esperanza as we are looking for a National pastor.

Please pray for funds to be given to us to be able to purchase a vehicle on our return to Paraguay.

If you would like to give please  Go to http://www.cmalliance.org/ and click on the "Give" tab in the top right-hand of the website. You can donate securely through this link. You can also support us personally in the same way. Simply type "Saavedra" in the International Worker box to give to any of our ministry needs. Our current need is for our "Vehicle" or “Works Special” fund. Thank you for supporting us!

Carlos & Lily Saavedra

Hello Friends!

It has been too long since our last update. We have now been living in Paraguay for 7 months. 

Weekly we are providing leadership to life groups.  Pray that lost people who are coming would want to know Jesus and that believers would grow!

OUTREACH

We had an outreach in a park that is one block from the church this Saturday (March 7^th).  The afternoon focus was on children and families.  We had face painting, a bounce house, carnival booths and a presentation of the Gospel.

In the evening we sponsored a local Christian Rock Concert in attempt to reach youth in this area. Pray that many who attended would be drawn to Jesus and would consider visiting our church.

FAMILY NEWS

Our big family news is that our new baby girl will be born in 9 weeks.  Please pray for safety for Lily and the baby in these last several weeks of pregnancy.  It has been a challenge for Lily during 100 degree days and to find a balance in resting and also still doing ministry.  Pray for us that all goes well with the baby’s delivery in a developing country.

HELP

Last but not least we have been borrowing a vehicle here in Paraguay.  While we are VERY THANKFUL for this we really have gotten to the point where we need to purchase our own vehicle. After we have a new baby we will not have enough seats or seatbelts for our family in this borrowed car.  If you would like to give toward this we would be very thankful.  If you can not give toward this would you join us in prayer that God would provide these funds for us to purchase a decent used vehicle?  We are needing about $15,000, we need a vehicle that can fit our family and endure the high floods of our area and the rough dirt/ rock roads that we often drive on.  We know that God has the right vehicle for our growing family, we are asking Him to give it to us either before our baby comes or soon after.

If you would like to give please  Go to http://www.cmalliance.org/ and click on the "Give" tab in the top right-hand of the website. You can donate securely through this link. You can also support us personally in the same way. Simply type "Saavedra" in the International Worker box to give to any of our ministry needs. Our current need is for our "Vehicle" or “Works Special” fund. Thank you for supporting us!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYERS! PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR US AND THE PEOPLE OF PARAGUAY!

Love, Carlos and Lily Saavedra

(Carly, Elia, Lucas,& new baby)