Carlos is the husband of our new cook, Andrea. He also teaches in our Adult Education Program. They have been coming to the church and the ministry for the past 3 years. She mostly, because they were attending a local Baptist church. He was working with the youth and was in leadership. I don't know why I am using the past tense but lets carry on.
When we no longer had a pastor in January, I shared the Word a few Sundays. A friend, Hugo, also came and shared a few Sundays. One day I was impressed to ask Andrea if her husband would like to preach. She smiled and said yes. Carlos has been doing so for the past three Sundays and I am very impressed with his doctrine, his deliverance, but more with the life of the Word that flows through his teaching. He has a 12th grade education and works as a builder when he can find work. He has taken Christian leadership classes in his church. He had been asked by his pastor to take classes to become a pastor but did not have the funds to pursue it.
Today he shared a very good Word that was as always grounded in scripture. I don't know where the Lord is leading us in the placement of a new pastor. I am waiting and praying. I do feel led to help him with his dream to study to be a pastor. He also has a heart for the young boys and for men. He was one of the men working on my well. While he was here he talked to my son Daniel about his relationship with the Lord and Daniel was impressed with what he shared with him!
Being always led by God, its not always easy to wait on Him. I am sometimes impulsive but my desire always is for God's best. I want the best for the people He has brought to this ministry, especially the husband and sons of the women.
I thank God for the Word this morning that brought nutrients for my soul. God is faithful.
Andrea and Carlos (standing) teaching in the Adult Education Program
