Hispanics for Jesus

 

"Each one of you has your own story of 'exodus'. For many different reason, all good reasons, each of you left your own villiages, your family and everything familiar, to finally arrive here in America."

This is how I began to introduce the art exhibition "Through the Eye of a Needle" that we went to see at the Art Museum. The 32 hand stitched panels on display were created to illustrate the exodus of two little girls out of Poland during the Nazi occupation. Some showed the girls playing in their village home, others showed them traveling along dangerous roads with a companion their mother had paid to guide them away, and in others we could see them hiding in forests or encountering Nazi guards along the road. As I faced my little group of 15 women, I was moved to tears as I saw their own tears begin to flow. Representing five different countries, each one of them was identifying with some aspect of the little sisters' trails. We walked through the exhibit quietly, thoughtfully. It was a moving experience for us all.

I hope that I can inspire some of the women to "illustrate" a chapter from her own exodus in some way. They are an important part of the continuing story of America - a part that needs to be recorded.

I am recalling the verses in the Bible that refer to Jesus giving up His own place in order to become an immigrant here on Earth. He left everything in order to give His children an opportunity for Life. How much more powerful these verses are to me now after the experience at the museum.

If you choose to view the attached photos, I hope you will think to pray for these ladies, most of whom have become Christ Followers in the last year. As their tears indicate, they carry with them such great wounds. May the God of peace heal those deep places and may their sacrifices, somehow, someday, bring Life.

Blessings to you!
Carol

Here is a list of the upcoming cross-cultural / bi-lingual ministry opportunities.
Of course you can call me for more information on any of these.
Carol Tipton 668-0539


Tuesday, April 4 "Jubilee" - Women's cross-cultural praise
Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church - hwy 12 Montevallo
10:00 - 12:00

Wednesday, April 5 Ladies trip to the Birmingham Art Museum
There are two meeting locations:
Spring Creek Pres. Church - for those who need child care. Van will leave at 9:00
Leon home in Alabaster - for those not needing child care. Van will leave at 9:30

Wednesday, April 12 ESL class
Wednesday, April 19 ESL class
Wednesday, April 26 Final ESL class - "Cooking American Food"
These classes meet at 9:30 in Spring Creek Pres Church


In May, "Jubilee" will celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary.
There are several exciting activities planned.
Mark your calendar and come celebrate with us!
Teacher and missionary, Sra. Flora Pommier (Bolivia) will be our guest-speaker.

Monday, May 1 - 7:00 p.m.
In the home of Jose Luis and Magvis Leon in Alabaster.
Tuesday, May 2 - 10:00 a.m.
In Spring Creek Cumberland Church in Montevallo.
In addition to Sra. Pommier's excellent (translated!) teaching, you can expect to share in a multi-national meal, take a punch at a pinata, learn music from various Hispanic cultures, and take home many "recuerdos" - memories of this landmark event.


Iglesia Biblica Church Picnic and Public Baptism
This is a highly anticipated Annual Event for Iglesia Biblica de Alabaster!
Sunday - May 21, 1:00 p.m.
Oak Mountain State Park - the BIG lakeside pavillion
Bring your family and a pot-luck dish (we will be cooking REAL fajitas on the grill! ) and wear your play clothes. After our lakeside worship service and public baptism, we will enjoy a cross-cultural feast and some afternoon beach volleyball