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Changing spaces & schools

For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. Ephesians 6:12

Precious ones. I sat down with them at our picnic and we had a little chat about what they've liked and what's been hard about starting the church...Gotta have more moments like that!

Ever since we started Crece (church plant), I've been more keenly aware of the ebb and flow between breakthrough and oppression. It's a constant because of the spiritual battle we're up against.  Our best strategy, then? Stay alert at all times, praying in the Spirit...

Nayeli hadn't been able to baptized last month, so she asked if we could do it this month. 🙌

Within the month: a baptism, a homeless guy out front, paint & renovation to the space, our first Thursday evening verse-by-verse Bible study, the decision to change the boys' school, found a new school, signed them up and got all the school supplies, had newcomers take interest in the Word, established some boundaries... and flipped apartment spaces at home! 

In all this, we see God's grace and favor and continue to cry out for HIM. 

Twist Kids' Club. Pray for each of the clubs and leaders to continue to be fortified in the Spirit.

Some paint and adhesive white board go a long way :) *thanks Jonathan*
We'd considered having a couple live at the space for security, but that didn't work out and it has become a positive! Now that room is super useful for kids' class on Sunday, breakout groups on Saturday, and for Thursday evening.

Bathroom at Crece... in the process of the before and after😂
Why the sudden change of school? We finally came to a breaking point of the battle of doing school work at home three days a week. It was a good season while it lasted in the sense that we got to be together in this period of initial church-planting. 

Sunday school teacher training last Saturday

However, it was time to amp up the quality of the boys' education now that we're over that first hurtle, and, hopefully alleviate some of the stress that came with less structure at home.

Praise God, through scholarships and special donations, they've started at a wonderful, professional, Bible-based school. Today is their third day! Liam is thrilled. Kai is adjusting...

Hole where the metal stair will go so we don't have to go outside in order to go from floor to floor.

More changes...now with our living space. We literally flipped the upper apartment furniture with the lower. What was the kids' room is now the office & vice verse. Laundry room is now "guest room," recording studio is now our bedroom, etc. One of the big benefits is that we finally have a totally separate living room! (couch to come...)

Now kitchen is separate from the dining space, too.

New office setup

Phew! I know it's a lot. Thanks for taking the time to read/view/pray. We bless you and praise God for you! Praying for special protection, to stay alert, to guard our time with Him, and...to ENJOY EVERY MOMENT!

Love to you all. 

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