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News from the Spradlins in South AmericaJune 2012 / Vol. 4 No. 6

CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIESCONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIESName of congregation: Avenida Sacramento Iglesia de CristoAddress:Avenida Sacramento 650, c/ Espaa - Asuncin, ParaguayYear established: September 2004Current number of members: 43 Family Units (79 Baptized)Worship and Bible class attendance:

Sun am 38 (3rd); 39 (10th); 35 (17th); 45 (24th) Sun pm 30 (3rd); 18 (10th); 21 (17th); 25 (24th) Sunday Bible study average 32 Midweek study average 15 / Other - 6

Recent congregational developments and activities: The men of the congregation have recently been discussing

their concern about several of our wayward brethren (thosefrom whom we have withdrawn). They have commencedcalling or visiting them in order to see if there has been anychange of heart, and perhaps, the possibility of their return.

A few have responded and meetings have been held to worktoward that goal. I believe this shows great love and maturityamong the men that this type of concern is being mani-fested. We ask that you please pray for these valuable soulsand that they might be restored to the kingdom.

Bible Academy development: While I was in the USAduring furlough, I gathered a lot of information and madeseveral calls to help with the development of the school. Wenow have student manuals from a few schools, severalcurriculum programs, and some financial statements whichwill help us in making decisions for the academy. In July,Pedro Vera and I will be traveling to Guatemala to visit aBible school there in order to learn more about how they op-erate and function.

Recent conversions / identifications / restorations:

Baptized! Ruthy Pacu was baptized May 30th! She hasbeen regularly attending Sunday worship service and youthdevotionals since March! Praise God for her decision to giveher life to Jesus!

Baptized! Maria Teresa Vaesken was baptized intoJesus cleansing blood May 29th! We rejoice with her as shewanted to be baptized for the right reasons according to theTruth of God's Word!

Baptized! Catherine Benitez has been attending many ofour youth events and studying Gods word. She came torealize the state of her soul and recently decided to put onChrist in baptism.

Ruthy Pacu being immersed in the

cleansing blood of Christ Jesus

Maria Teresa Vaesken being baptized (above),

Catherine Benitezs baptism (below).

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Contacts / Bible studies: English Campaign Contacts The mission team has started

a new Learn English by Using the Bible campaign thisquarter and there were some 45 interested students thatsigned up! Andrea has taken on a few of the students: BlancaRamirez, Graciela and Antonio Chavez, with a few others tofollow soon. I will also be adding some to my schedule soon.We have had much success with this program in the past andwe pray that God will once again provide the increase.

Evangelistic efforts: We have had several of our members talking with their

neighbors or coworkers and telling them about the church!This is GREAT progress! Some have asked if we could assist themwith the Bible studies, so we are looking forward to these greatopportunities and will report on them just as soon as more develops.

Steps toward mission goals: Pedro Vera (a member of the church here in Paraguay) and I

recently participated in a short term mission trip to Panama. Wejoined with a group from our sponsoring congregation, MargaretStreet church of Christ. I served as a translator for Bible studies,

sermons, and a seminar while Pedro lead several Bible studies,preached, and helped out any way he could in the campaign. Thisevent will have a long lasting impact on the church in Paraguaybecause one of its members has experienced the joy of spreadingGods word to a lost world as a missionary!

Additional activities: We have some interns that have arrived to assist the team and the

church! Rhonda Taylor and Hannah Phillips have come toParaguay to assist in the efforts here. Their primary focus has beenteaching English in our recent campaign. They are staying very busyand learning a lot about missionary life in Paraguay. Hannah is currently attending Freed-Hardeman University and is

majoring in Spanish with a minor in Social Work. She is a memberof the Savannah church of Christ, has an interest in doing missionwork, and loves cooking.

Rhonda is a graduate of Cleveland State University in Ohio with aBBA in Information Systems. She is currently working on an

Associates in Health Information and Management. She is amember of the Fishinger and King Road church ofChrist in Columbus and one of her hobbies is yoga.

Our youth group has been participating in the HashtagYouth Series, sponsored by the Spring Meadows churchof Christ in Spring Hill, TN. It is an online video series for

youth groups. They have watched, studied, and discussedone video in the series, so far.Plans for near future:

Chris and Vickie Fry (former members of the Paraguaymission team) are bringing a group down from West Dyers-burg church of Christ in July. We looking forward to theirvisit!

Enoch Rinks (also a former member of the Paraguayanmission team) is bringing a group down from Virginia inlate July. Both of these groups will be doing service pro-

jects, benevolence, and executing a Vacation Bible School.Photos (top to bottom): Troy translating for local preacher,

Didiel, in Meteti, Panama / Summer intern Rhonda Taylor /summer intern Hannah Phillips / the youth group participat

in the recent Hashtag Video youth sermon series.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIESPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIES

Personal HIGHLIGHT(s) of the Month: Returning from furlougetting settled back home, and preparing for a trip to PanaWhew! This is always a busy time of year for us, but we loveLots of travel, interns coming in, groups coming down, and sevcampaigns all add up to laborers bringing glory to God! We this season is a productive one that will yield much fruit in the nfuture. Stay tuned!Personal study:

I have applied for and been accepted into the MastersDegree program offered through Bear Valley Bible Instituof Denver. For the next couple of years, I will be workingtoward a Masters Degree in Missions while here on themission field.

I am currently reading / have read: Research Strategiesby William Badke No Apologiesby Kevin Cauley When Charity Destroys Dignity by Glenn Schwartz

The Spanish fundamentals book/study guide, The FirstPrinciples of the Oracles of God, that I have been work

on is coming along very nicely. I wasnt able to work on iwhile I was on furlough, but have now resumed the effortfinished the first draft and it is currently being edited.

Culture and language study: Andrea is about to begin studying the advanced Spanish

course Una Vez Ms (One More Time) two mornings aweek this month. She wont admit it, but she is doing reawell with her Spanish. I will be resuming my studies whereturn from Panama this next month.

Visitation: Rosalba Alfonso Andrea and Rosalba have b

developing a good friendship the past several months. came to visit Andrea while I was away in Panama.

Spa Party at Andreas house was a big success agthis year! Andrea had several young ladies over to tethem about cooking and beauty techniques. She toppeoff with a devotional from the Proverbs.

Family activities: While returning to Paraguay from our furlough in the U

we enjoyed an extended layover in Lima, Peru. It fascinating city with a very rich history and a unique cultu

Plans for the near future: We will be visiting a Bible school in Guatemala C

Guatemala, to learn more about what is required to opea school of this type.

Notes: We want to be sure and say THANK YOU to the m

brethren who assisted us during our furlough. Many vided places for us to stay, prepared meals for us, tookout to eat, loaned us their vehicle, and so many owonderful things. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! God bless!

Photos (top to bottom): Andrea in the Parque de Amor inLima, Peru / a Bible study in Meteti, Panama / Spa Party at

Andreas house / a very special thank you to Iris Hamilton whomade this wonderful information board about the work inParaguay. We greatly appreciate it!

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Our Mission Team Goals for 2012:Evangelism: Each member of the team has developed and committed to some personal evangelism goals.Collectively, we are praying that we will generate more than 120 new contacts and conduct more than 750Bible studies. These studies will include both evangelistic and member studies.We also plan to use publicadvertising, special events, and seminars to generate contacts. We also pray that we will continuallyencourage and develop a more evangelistic spirit within the congregation.Edification: The team is working to develop leadership within the congregation through the mentoringprocess, special workshops, and by utilizing studies that focus on servant leadership. We are alsodeveloping ideas and working on logistics for the possibility of having a specialized Bible school in

Asuncion, Paraguay.Edifice: (Building Construction): We pray that we will complete construction of phase 1 of the building thisyear. All paperwork has been acquired and we are requesting estimates to begin construction.

Visit us at our websites:PARAGUAYMISSION.COM thespradlins.blogspot.com

iglesiadecristo.com.py conocerlapalabra.com

PARAGUAY MISSIOPARAGUAY MISSIOAsuncion, ParaguayAsuncion, Paraguay South AmericaSouth America

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Shopping del SolShopping del SolAsuncion, ParaguayAsuncion, Paraguay(595) 0981(595) 0981--630630--886886

We are seeking to "equip the saints for the work of service toWe are seeking to "equip the saints for the work of service to

thethebuilding up of the body of Christ." (Ephesians 4:12)building up of the body of Christ." (Ephesians 4:12)

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