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 7th).
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)
