Thursday, July 28, 2016

A dramatic retelling of Jesus calming the storm as found in Mark 4:35-41. Jesus is calming many of the fears and concerns of these young people through His Word and grace.


Some of the children and teens at the Compassion International Center on Wednesday during our Vacation Bible School. Can you see that the joy of the Lord is in this place?



On Tuesday I was given one of most amazing welcomes I have ever received by some of the Compassion International children in Mineros. It has been a gift to be with them the past three days and to share the amazing love of Jesus with them.


Visiting Kumi Levantate Children's Center on Monday was an honor. Eight of the young people from Florida Norte came with us as we joyfully shared God's Word and joy with these precious children. It was amazing to see how well Dilan is doing after meeting him in 2014--he is now walking with assistance and the joy of Jesus continues to shine through him. I was able to present funds to the directors, Elizabeth and Josue. These funds were given by Our Savior Lutheran Church members in honor of Dan and Lita Schlueter. Elizabeth and Josue fund the children's center with their own money, so these funds will help them continue to care for these precious children of God!





The young adult ministry used clowns on Sunday morning and evening as a part of the teaching of God's Word. If you ever wondered what I looked like with hair, now you know! I think bald is better!


Worshiping our AWESOME SAVIOR together on Sunday morning and Sunday evening! Jesus is the Lord of the nations!



Look at these fantastic photos of the construction progress at Florida Norte Church! The second floor now has this beautiful floor and this room is being used for fellowship activities. Look at the Christian images on the new doors on the first floor! These doors were purchased with funds given by our church family last year. The photo of me with Pastor Jaime and Ruth San Martin shows how the church building on the outside continues to be finished for the glory of God! Dios es bueno todo el tiempo!





The awesome Sunday School teachers of Florida Norte Evangelical Church in Cochabamba! They are teaching God's Word in creative and winsome ways to over 40 children each Sunday morning. It was a joy to bring them teaching resources and to encourage them in their ministry.


Saturday, July 23, 2016

These are two new families that have begun attending Florida Norte Church within the past year. God is at work in marvelous ways as these dear families are learning how much Jesus loves them! It was an honor to meet them and learn some of their stories today.



These are two new families that have begun attending Florida Norte Church within the past year. God is at work in marvelous ways as they dear families are learning how much Jesus loves them! It was an honor to meet them and learn some of their stories today.



Photos from our wonderful retreat day together! Praise God that over 80 people came from Florida Norte to share life together, pray together, play together and be encouraged in the Good News of Jesus. Our Bible lessons focused on Jesus' I AM' statements in the Gospel of John. What an awesome Savior we have...for He alone is the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Gate, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way, Truth and Life and the Vine. It was a privilege to share God's Word and spend the day with these dear people.




I've had three wonderful days of praying with and encouraging Pastor Jaime San Martin and his wife Ruth. James continues to be the best translator in Cochabamba and Ivan is now 18, driving and just finished his first semester of university studies. Brenda San Martin is not in this photo as she was at work during this time. It has been a joy to be with her too as she is in her final year of dental studies.


Arminda and Enrriqueta, two of the amazing followers of Jesus at Florida Norte Church. They are such faith-filled followers of our awesome God! It is such a joy to be with them again.


Friday, July 22, 2016

Greetings from Cochabamba, Bolivia! Your sisters and brothers here in Jesus send their love and prayers!

Buenos dias dear friends!  Greetings from Cochabamba, Bolivia!  I arrived safely yesterday morning and had a wonderful first day of resting after the long flight, visiting with Pastor Jaime San Martin and his family and sharing God's Word with the wonderful people of the Florida Norte Evangelical Church last evening.  What a joy it is to be here and with these amazing people whom Jesus loves so much!  I will post photos and some more thoughts later this evening.  God bless you all, and thank you so very much for your prayers.

Please pray:
1.  that I will have good health so that I can serve our amazing God faithfully and in full strength (I am feeling great now after a wonderful evening of rest, thank God!)
2.  that I will listen well to the Holy Spirit so that I will know what to share from God's Word and how to best encourage and equip these dear ones

Love and prayers to all,
Mateo Beish