¡FELÍZ PASCUA!

The Easter "La Comunidad" outreach impacted more than just local people in the apartment building that it was originally meant to reach, showcasing the creativity of a loving God! I see life as a huge orchestra with all of us sitting at attention, readying our instruments with quiet hearts and active minds, set to play for the Master. What a beautiful picture of violins, cellos, violas, flutes, and harps.  Different instruments in the right place and the right time. It makes me think of how Gerry Watkins took Claudia and me to the Baptist Student Ministries at UT Arlington a few weeks ago with the International Student program where I met a sweet-hearted Chinese woman named Hua. She caught my attention as we talked about China. Then the “Conductor” brought Claudia into the conversation.  Next, Gerry and George Watkins opened their home to international students with Claudia there and a discussion about Easter was struck up. The connections lead to Hua standing outside of her apartment door as I went to pick her up to be part of the La Comunidad Easter event.  Driving through the snow (could this be the day before Easter in North Texas?!?), we had a conversation about God and how he took care of my son in Korea &  China. Hua's eyes lit up as she came to the realization that “God” could and did take care of him there.  I confirmed, "Yes, I was praying for God to provide someone to help my son!"  Once we arrived at the Easter event, Ross met and spoke with Hua, then Lisa Sawyers talked to Hua with much intensity about China and the Bible; next came Lyndy Beams sharing with Hua, and all the while I was praising God for these scenes of his orchestra.  For the finale, God sent Kathy Padgett running to the bounce house to tell me that Hua was led in the prayer of salvation!  She is now a believer with new life in the one true God, Jesus Christ!  What an amazing orchestra God has assembled at 121 Community Church. Several members picked up their instruments on Easter and played before the King!

Thank you George and Gerry Watkins, Claudia, Lisa Sawyers, Bob & Lyndy Beams, Tara Sanchez, Kim, Jaime Blanco, and Bob Bell … and thanks to all of the volunteers. Thank you for playing so beautifully this Easter; our Father is pleased – what a beautiful aroma and sound to Him!

The orchestra at the La Comunidad Easter event consisted of 38 volunteers from 121 partnering with the apartment manager and staff to serve 80 children and 35 parents. The children and parents rotated through games and a bounce house, craft and face painting, and the Easter Story along with a snack, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt and lunch for everyone. Many people trusted in Christ at the Gospel station and are changed for eternity, many more children are now connected to La Comunidad, and many church members and volunteers are very excited to partner together to grow in La Comunidad!

For more information on how to be apart of La Comunidad, contact Tara Sanchez at 817.251.6558 or lacomunidad@121cc.com

::Debbie Simon

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