| Greetings from CHM Director David Byrne!
One of the greatest joys in ministry is
seeing how well others can carry on without you! Since CHM is in place to
open the way for Hispanic ministry, it has been a blessing recently to be
reminded again that God is raising up an army of very gifted leaders who
are taking increasing responsibility in the ministries that are important
for their communities. What a privilege to see God at work! |
CHM Board:
Dr. Harold Raley Michal Alexander Paul Feaster Tom Hoke Dora Kerr Dr. Chuck Mylander Dr. Karl Newman Scott Randall Dr. Jack Rea Dr. Joe Roher |
ADMINISTRATORS OF GOD'S GRACE In I Peter 4:10, Peter talks about faithfully
administering God’s grace in its many forms. In other words, he calls the
church to use all the resources it has to bless the world. This was our
theme in the 7th annual North American Hispanic Friends Conference held in
Friendswood, TX in October. |
Francisco Orozco is the associate pastor for
Hispanic Ministries at the Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton, Kansas. An
Instituto ALMA graduate, he inspired and challenged both Spanish and English
speakers in the closing service of the North American Hispanic Friends conference
in the main service of the Friendswood Friends Church. Francisco preached
in Spanish with side by side translation on the power of God in the midst
of trials. “Migrant” Workers
Friends from Coahuila State in Northern Mexico helped
to host this years conference. Since this group could not take care
of so many Friends inside of Mexico, they decided to join in with Houston
area Friends to minister and contribute their energies and talents—they even
prepared the closing meal for over 500 people. Thanks Friends! 
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Making Disciples—Preparing Ministers 
This semester in addition to helping coordinate the HGST Hispanic Ministry Program, CHM director David Byrne is also teaching the class on Spiritual Disciplines in the certificate level program. He reports that it is encouraging to get a little closer to some of the students and see how God has used this new non-degree program to draw them closer to Himself. Some of the students have given their lives to Christ for the first time, which is not what we expected as we opened the program. Another student has already moved into a full time ministry position where he has seen his church grow. Pray for God’s continued blessing in preparing these students. Lord willing, the first students to enter the certificate program will graduate in May! |
News & Prayer
| F | --Emporia, Kansas is to be the latest site for a an EFC-MAYM Hispanic Ministry Church plant. Churches in the area along with the local church and the Home and Cross-cultural ministries board are coming together to support Tomás Martinez in what he describes as his “last” church plant. At 70, Tomas feels he has the energy to plant one more church. Join with him in prayer as he enters in this new work, and ask the Lord for that same kind of commitment and energy for your own ministry! |
| F | --Join us in praying for God’s will about the creation of an association of Hispanic Friends Churches (see above). This could be a great tool in God’s hands, but it could also be a distraction to our main call to ministry and evangelism. The committee to draft a proposal will meet throughout the year and would appreciate your support. |
| F | --The Hispanic leaders who attended the latest conference in Texas come from across the U.S. and may come from near your home. Pray for the leadership of local Hispanic Churches, that their ministry and vision will reflect God’s grace. |
