|
Fall 2004 |
|
|
Fall 2004 |
| Greetings from CHM Director David Byrne!
In many ways, my task is to serve as a missionary
to the Hispanic Community of North America and I count it a privilege to
serve my Spanish-speaking brethren. On the other hand, I have been struck
recently about the reality of the ministry partnership the Anglo church has
with the Hispanic church. The Hispanic church is planting new churches,
training future leaders (including English-speaking leaders), opening and
supporting foreign mission projects, and demonstrating the power of God as
He works among them. It seems a little arrogant to consider the Hispanic
community “our mission field!” I am just glad to be a partner in ministry
with fellow servants of all races and cultures who are serving God and blessing
His kingdom—including you and your church! |
CHM
Board: Thomas Hoke Michal Alexander Rev. Craig Davis Paul Feaster Jacob Estrada Dora Gutierrez Kerr Dr. Chuck Mylander Dr. Karl Newman Scott Randall Dr. Jack Rea Dr. Joe Roher |
Philadelphia Freedom in Christ There are many ways that God plants
Hispanic churches in the United States. The Pomona Friends Church
is founded, funded, built & maintained by Hispanic Friends and the vitality
of their ministry is rich. Missionaries to México During the North American Hispanic Friends
Conference in Yorba Linda, CA, Jeremy and Betty Smuck shared
their vision for the work they will be opening in Aguascalientes, México
through EFM. Hispanic Friends were excited about the possibilities
for partnership in giving and in going. Yearly Meeting Prayer teams
are being organized to visit in the coming months and prepare the way for
ministry. |
Partnerships in Ministry
The EFC-MAYM followed the lead of EFC-ER this summer in honoring their Hispanic ministries during their Yearly Meeting sessions. Friends shared in a multicultural worship event that truly reflected the vibrancy of the Spirit’s work among Hispanics. Some partnership ministries were highlighted including the Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton, Kansas where Pastors Eric Mason and Francisco Orozco (pictured above) cooperate to minister to the entire community through a Spanish-speaking congregation. Francisco Orozco reports that in recent evangelistic campaigns he has sponsored in the area there have been thousands (yes, no kidding) in attendance including 300 Hispanics at the Hugoton Church. They are also beginning a 2nd church plant in Liberal, KS. Pastors Tomás and Lupe Martínez with Emporia host pastor Tom Decker (below) are cooperating to allow the Martinezes to plant a new church alongside the English church. No one ethnic group can reach all people. We need each other to make the family of God complete and to truly represent the one who is the Lord of All! 
|
News & Prayer
| F | - Pray for the re-editing and distribution for the Instituto ALMA training materials. This is a time-intensive project that can give multiplying fruit. |
| F |
--EFM will have new prayer cards for the Byrne family in the next few weeks to help remind you to pray for them in their work with the Coalition for Hispanic Ministries. |
| F |
-The Family Camp and Conference held outside of Baltimore for EFC-ER Hispanic Friends Churches set the tone for an emphasis on Family life that carried through to the North American Hispanic Friends Conference. Pray for the families of immigrants that are often under extreme pressures. Pray too, to see if God would use you to help immigrant families in your community as an outreach of your church. |
