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JANUARY-MARCH 2011 VOLUME 10 ISSUE 1

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God Continues to Give the Increase!"

Dona Adorno was baptized into

Christ in February. She had been

studying with Chris Fry concerningthe state of her soul. When she came

to realize her situation, she decided to

be baptized immediately!

You can see her thankfulness for the

Lords precious gift through her

rejoicing smile! We rejoice with her!

Jazmin Penayo is a friend of our

sister, Gina Vera. She had been

visiting our services for several weeksand also came to our church retreat.

After several studies and learning that

one must be INChrist Jesus to be

saved, she decided to be baptized! We

are thankful for her decision and to

have her as our new sister!

Kevin Arzamendia was baptized at

our church retreat. He is the nephew

of our sister, Carolina's Arzamendia.He has been around the church for

much of his life and just recently cam

to the realization that he needed to b

saved. He studied with Perry Hardin

Ramon Paredes, and Spencer Clark t

learn the Gospel plan.

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. - 1 Corinthians 3:6

In our last issue of the Paraguay Profile, we reported that God had given the increase by adding five new souls

to His church through baptism. In this issue, we are again happy to report that we now have three new brethren

who have answered the Gospel call. The church continues to grow in Paraguay because the seed is being sown

through the many evangelistic efforts the church is involved in, through the teaching efforts it emphasizes, and

through the example it exhibits to the rest of the community! Oh how we are rejoicing that souls are stepping oof darkness and into the shining light of His word! Please keep the church and all these new Christians in your

prayers that God will continue to provide the increase, as well as, their spiritual growth!


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ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT - March 18-20th. We had over 60 in attendance at our church

retreat held at a camp just outside of Asuncion. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, the games were

fun, the lessons were encouraging, the singing was beautiful, and the fellowship was outstanding! So many thingslined up perfectly that many commented this was the best camp they had attended in years. The Paraguayan

members organized and executed almost every aspect of the retreat and a mission group from Freed-Hardeman

University directed the youth activities for Friday night. What a blessing to have such a wonderfully edifying event

for the church.

MISSION CAMPAIGN - a group of college students

from Freed-Hardeman University decided to spend their

spring break in Paraguay! They handed out almost 5000

flyers around the city, held devotionals in many of our

members homes, assisted the congregation in their church

retreat, and brought lots of encouragement to everyone

with whom they came in contact. Their efforts will have a

lasting impact on the many souls who were privileged to

meet them! They are (L to R) Michael Flesher, Maury

Yegros, Brian Davis, Kayla Rotz, Chris Wright, Hannah

Phillips, Becky Gardner, Josh Barber, Jim Gardner,

Helena Yegros, and Spencer Clark

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - The first week of January we began

to plan and prepare for our Vacation Bible School. CarolinaAchucarro, a faithful Christian who organized the VBS last year inJanuary, decided to take on this task again; so we encouraged her asshe made all the big decisions. She along with our youth group put onthe whole three-day VBS. The VBS was January 20th-22nd and eachday we had an attendance of 28, 36, and 48 children. We learned aboutthree Old Testament Stories and applied a special message each dayfor the children to take home and remember. The children came fromour own congregation, visitors of our members, from two orphanages,and from the children on the street corner in front of ourbuilding. What a wonderful VBS! Praise God!


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OUR SUPPORTERS

YEGROS FAMILY

Leanna church of Christ

Murfreesboro, TN

SPRADLIN FAMILY

Margaret St church of Christ

Milton, FL

HARDIN FAMILY

Savannah church of Christ

Savannah, TN

BLACKMER FAMILY

Palm Beach Lakes cofC

West Palm Beach, FL

Calendar

April 19, 2011

Blackmers return to PY from Furlough

April 25-June 3, 2011

Spradlins on Furlough in USA

May 17-June 17, 2011

Yegros on Furlough in USA

June 2-July 14, 2011

Hardins on Furlough in USA

June

Palm Beach Lakes Mission Group

July

Annual Ladies Day

Margaret Street Mission Group

August

Learn English Using the BibleCampaign

LADIES TEAS

One of the goals our womenmade at the end of 2010 was for usto begin again our monthly teas thathad been halted for over a year!

Our purpose for these teas is to gettogether once a month to study aportion of Gods Word, to praytogether, and to fellowship with oneanother while enjoying coffee andyummy finger foods! These are veryspecial moments for the ladies toencourage one another and growcloser together in our relationships.We had our first Tea in December atCara Blackmers home that beganwith a Ladies Christmas Gathering.Januarys Tea was at the churchbuilding where we had a LadiesWorkshop, led by Vickie Fry, abouthow to prepare for and teach ourSunday morning childrens Bibleclasses. Sixteen ladies attended theworkshop and stayed for our Teagathering. Andrea Spradlin hostedthe February Tea in her home andtaught a beautiful lesson aboutfriendship. Twenty-four ladiesshared a delicious meal whilemaking cards for those in need.

Then in March, Mirta Vera, thechurch secretary, opened her hometo bring an encouraging lessonabout strengthening one anotherwith the strength of our Lord. It wasa wonderful day that twenty ladiesshared together! We love thesetimes together and cannot wait untilour next Ladies Tea in April!

SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVE-AWAY

It was that time of year againwhen we give away school suppliesto the children in our owncongregation, as well as, to one ofthe local orphanages. It is alwaysand exciting time for them!

FRY FAMILY DESPEDIDA

After more than seven yearson the mission field of Paraguay,the Chris Fry family returned tothe United States to begin theirwork with a congregation inTennessee. They spent the lastmonth saying goodbye to all their

friends and brethren to whomthey had grown so close. As youcan imagine, there were manytears and hugs exchanged. Thechurch presented them with apicture of the congregation withsignatures as a parting gift.

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www.conoceramor.blogspot.com

www.iglesiadecristo.com.py

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