New birth at breakfast

Everyone talks about the present "economic crisis," and we've seen how unemployment has affected the lives of many Spanish families. We're currently giving out food to more than 250 families - through the ABC, a charitable organisation that some of our church members have started here in Alhaurín. We have favour with the local authorities, and the mayor was there with us when we moved the ministry to newer and larger premises.

It's our prayer that the people reached through the ABC will begin to understand something of God's love and care for them, and that they might also start coming along to church services. Last Saturday, we held a special ladies' breakfast in the house that we use for church services, and more than a dozen local ladies turned up for that. We decorated tables out on the terrace, served a lovely breakfast, put on a short presentation of music and songs, and even offered a programme for the children who came with their mothers. A florist friend made up beautiful gift bags with a plant in them, and the ladies were suprised and touched to receive these.

My friend, Ada, shared the story of how she'd experienced God in her own life, and many of the ladies were in tears as they heard of how God had been with her, even in challenging and difficult situations. Later, Ada had the privilege of praying with one of the ladies who wanted to begin a new life with God.

We were encouraged by the success of this first breakfast, and plan to put on some others in the future. In the meantime, I'm going to be giving English classes at the ABC this month, so that the people can get a little training that might help them when they are job-seeking. Thanks for your prayers.