Dear Friends,
Spring is here, it is so wonderful to see nature coming alive once more. God is great!
We are doing fine. We have been able to visit our daughter Minnie twice this past month. It is so wonderful to be able to be with her and just have time to visit and be with each other. She has a little dog his name is Maximus, he is a vivacious little dog, and keeps her company.
The work at the prison is going well. Each time we go it is a great experience. It is a blessing to us that we have the opportunity to tell the inmates how great it is to be a child of God. Each individual struggles with different issues in their lives and each of them are there for different crimes. But no matter how bad each of them are we all need Christ in our lives and we all need to give our hearts to Him so we can have peace and know someday all of this will be just as a mirage and we are going to live with our Lord eternally.
As we have said in previous letters we have groups that comes in the library and stays about 45 minutes each. As they leave I always say thank you for coming in and may the Lord give you a good rest of the week. They too say the same to us, and also they say they are happy we are there. One of the security men after one group left said " They say God bless you, but they might go around and stick a knife on someone´s back" it surprised me he said that, but I told him that as long as they are in the library I have to give them the benefit of the doubt and God know their heart and all we are doing is to show them that we care.
Robert was invited to speak both services at Pecan Grove church in Greenville. It is always refreshing to go to different places and meet knew people and too for them to hear what God is doing in our lives. They are going to have him to go back in June.
The work at the Mall is going good. It is a lot like the work Robert is used to do , he meets new people each time and gives him the chance to talk about the hope that leads into salvation. Robert rolled in one of the stores and started talking with the clerk and after a little while the young man told Robert he would go with him to church sometime.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
HAVE A HAPPY EASTER
Love in Christ,
Robert and Rosa
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Robert and Rosa Update 3/7/07
Rosa and I are doing fine. We are pleased how our work for the Lord is
going. The prison work is wonderful. Rosa is helping with library duties,
she checks books out and she also checks the books as the inmates brings them in.
We have several groups of inmates coming to the library each group consists
of about 13 men and each group have 45 minutes. While they are in the
library they read, some will watch videos of TV evangelists, and some choose to talk with us. They usually talk about their lives and they ask us to pray for them.
It is so wonderful to cherish what the Lord can do in their lives. Because the Lord has bless us so much and He also can bless them as well. There is not a stain the Lord cannot clean.
Somedays I go to the Mall of Abilene, this is more like the work I have done for several years. I just didnt know how this would work in Abilene. The employees in the stores are getting to know me. The owner of this clothing store saw me and decided that I needed a lucky charm and he put one around my neck. I could not turned down the offer. With this incident it gave me the opportunity to talk with him. When Rosa came to pick me up she was surprised, and asked who gave you that?
We have been in contact with some of the people in Portugal, and for most of them they are doing fine. Please pray for them.
Thank you all for your love and prayers for us and the work.
In Christian love,
Robert and Rosa
going. The prison work is wonderful. Rosa is helping with library duties,
she checks books out and she also checks the books as the inmates brings them in.
We have several groups of inmates coming to the library each group consists
of about 13 men and each group have 45 minutes. While they are in the
library they read, some will watch videos of TV evangelists, and some choose to talk with us. They usually talk about their lives and they ask us to pray for them.
It is so wonderful to cherish what the Lord can do in their lives. Because the Lord has bless us so much and He also can bless them as well. There is not a stain the Lord cannot clean.
Somedays I go to the Mall of Abilene, this is more like the work I have done for several years. I just didnt know how this would work in Abilene. The employees in the stores are getting to know me. The owner of this clothing store saw me and decided that I needed a lucky charm and he put one around my neck. I could not turned down the offer. With this incident it gave me the opportunity to talk with him. When Rosa came to pick me up she was surprised, and asked who gave you that?
We have been in contact with some of the people in Portugal, and for most of them they are doing fine. Please pray for them.
Thank you all for your love and prayers for us and the work.
In Christian love,
Robert and Rosa
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Update from Middleton State Prison Ministry
When we decided to be volunteers at the prison, Rosa and I didnt know what to expect because we have not been in this type of work before. But now that we have been a few times, we know we can do it. The chaplain told us the library would be a good place for us to be, and the first week we went we noticed they have a lot of Max Lucados books in there so Rosa looked for The Applause of Heaven and we decided this would be a good way to introduce ourselves to the inmates and therefore this will help them to open up to us.
When we went there this week, Williams one library helpers started looking for Max book, and he said after the first group of men came in, here is something that is inspirational about Mr.Robert and everyone was so interested to know that the person mentioned in the book was actually there.
To our surprise everyone started applauding and they held their hands up they they were saying praise the Lord, alleluia!
It was so uplifting to us when several of those men stayed by where we were and they wanted to tell us about how God had changed their attitude and how they wanted so much to learn about Him, and also they asked us if we could pray for them and of course we did. One asked if he could pray for us and we said please do. We were touched by his prayer, it was such an uplifting prayer.
I had in mind that we were going there to help them, but the Lord showed me I was wrong. They helped us too! It is so wonderful to see people that is so eager to learn about God.
One might think how terrible it is that one has to be in a certain condition before they realize that we have a God that cares for us, Sometimes though it takes a big fall for one to become totally dependent on God.
Once again the Lord has showed me how he can open hearts to those who we think it could never be touched.
When we went there this week, Williams one library helpers started looking for Max book, and he said after the first group of men came in, here is something that is inspirational about Mr.Robert and everyone was so interested to know that the person mentioned in the book was actually there.
To our surprise everyone started applauding and they held their hands up they they were saying praise the Lord, alleluia!
It was so uplifting to us when several of those men stayed by where we were and they wanted to tell us about how God had changed their attitude and how they wanted so much to learn about Him, and also they asked us if we could pray for them and of course we did. One asked if he could pray for us and we said please do. We were touched by his prayer, it was such an uplifting prayer.
I had in mind that we were going there to help them, but the Lord showed me I was wrong. They helped us too! It is so wonderful to see people that is so eager to learn about God.
One might think how terrible it is that one has to be in a certain condition before they realize that we have a God that cares for us, Sometimes though it takes a big fall for one to become totally dependent on God.
Once again the Lord has showed me how he can open hearts to those who we think it could never be touched.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
The World is an Emply Place without God...
ACU is still out for the holidays so I have continued to go to the Mall of Abilene. I have seen couples that I have known at ACU and other congregations. It is so good to be able to share our lives and the love we have for each other in Christ.
I met a young man about high school age, and through our conversation he said he did not believe in anything including his parents. He said everyone has let him down. I told him that I have the Lord on my side and with Him I can keep going. He smiled and he admitted he needs something in his life. I hope I can see him again. This world is an empty place without the Lord. He is the only one that can completely fill the gap.
I met a young man about high school age, and through our conversation he said he did not believe in anything including his parents. He said everyone has let him down. I told him that I have the Lord on my side and with Him I can keep going. He smiled and he admitted he needs something in his life. I hope I can see him again. This world is an empty place without the Lord. He is the only one that can completely fill the gap.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Visiting with our daughter Minnie
Our daughter Minnie came home four days for Christmas and it was the first time in three years that we have been together during the holiday season. It was a wonderful time to relax and visit with her.
Since ACU students are home for the holidays, I have been given more time to study God´s word in preparation for my weekly studies at Oakridge. It is always a blessing to give a study and to have wonderful feedback from everyone in class. We have been studying Ephesians which is a beautiful letter from Paul to let us know that we are adopted by Christ as His children, and everyone of us has the same inheritance in Him, and to know that we are a part of His body, and He is our head.
What a blessing and comfort we have in our Lord Jesus.
Since ACU students are home for the holidays, I have been given more time to study God´s word in preparation for my weekly studies at Oakridge. It is always a blessing to give a study and to have wonderful feedback from everyone in class. We have been studying Ephesians which is a beautiful letter from Paul to let us know that we are adopted by Christ as His children, and everyone of us has the same inheritance in Him, and to know that we are a part of His body, and He is our head.
What a blessing and comfort we have in our Lord Jesus.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
12/17/06 Update
Students at ACU are frantically studying for finals right now so I decided not to go on campus. Instead, I went to the Mall of Abilene... and just sat there watching people walk by.
A little nine year old girl walked by me with her grandmother and she grabbed my hand. I could tell she had some sort of a handicap, I asked her grandmother if the little girl had cerabral palsy because she moved a lot like me. She responded no, but she had been born with a handicap. She has epileptic seizures, and other complications, but she kept grabbing my hand.
Her grandmother thank me for talking with her.
While there I talked with several other people some, of which I had not seen in several years.
Wednesday I finished teaching the first chapter of Ephesians at Oakridge church of Christ. I'd like to thank the church for giving me this opportunity.
Thursday night Rosa and I went to the Middleton Unit State Prison for a training session. The chaplain gave us the required training, and he advised us on how to conduct ourselves. He said we would be better off by listening more than talking. We believe the Lord will show us good opportunities on how to influence the inmates. Hopefully we can bring in the Word when the right occasions arises.
A little nine year old girl walked by me with her grandmother and she grabbed my hand. I could tell she had some sort of a handicap, I asked her grandmother if the little girl had cerabral palsy because she moved a lot like me. She responded no, but she had been born with a handicap. She has epileptic seizures, and other complications, but she kept grabbing my hand.
Her grandmother thank me for talking with her.
While there I talked with several other people some, of which I had not seen in several years.
Wednesday I finished teaching the first chapter of Ephesians at Oakridge church of Christ. I'd like to thank the church for giving me this opportunity.
Thursday night Rosa and I went to the Middleton Unit State Prison for a training session. The chaplain gave us the required training, and he advised us on how to conduct ourselves. He said we would be better off by listening more than talking. We believe the Lord will show us good opportunities on how to influence the inmates. Hopefully we can bring in the Word when the right occasions arises.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Speaking at Prestoncrest Church of Christ
Rosa and I have spent the past two days in Fort Worth and Dallas visiting our daughter (Minnie) and good friends (Brian, Amy, and Cale Davis).
We were invited to the Prestoncrest Young Married's Christmas Party at La Hacienda Ranch last night. We had such a great time and it was so uplifting visiting with young couples who love the Lord.
This morning I was invited to lead a combined class in the Prestoncrest auditorium. Prestoncrest was very hospitable and featured a story about our mission work in their bulletin and invited us back tonight for a time of fellowship after church.
They are adding us to their World Care program which will be a huge financial help to us. As always, God continues to care for us no matter where we go.
We were invited to the Prestoncrest Young Married's Christmas Party at La Hacienda Ranch last night. We had such a great time and it was so uplifting visiting with young couples who love the Lord.
This morning I was invited to lead a combined class in the Prestoncrest auditorium. Prestoncrest was very hospitable and featured a story about our mission work in their bulletin and invited us back tonight for a time of fellowship after church.
They are adding us to their World Care program which will be a huge financial help to us. As always, God continues to care for us no matter where we go.
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