Isaiah 41:8-10
Sitting in the Miami airport, alone and cold for 6 hours now, I'm thinking about all that God has done and IS DOING, and I cannot help but keep smiling to myself.
Do you realize how faithful our God is?! How he really hears every single prayer and truly desires to fill our hearts up so that we overflow with his love, even in the most forgotten places on earth! God has great plans for you! The more you open up your hands for him to give and take away, the more you will know this awesome Jesus! Your King, who you were made for! The one who's aching for you!
He has called you friend.
He has chosen you.
He will uphold you.
My dear friends and family, I cannot thank you enough for being a part of God's incredible work here! You have supported me, both prayerfully and financially- and in both areas, I would not have experienced this without you. THANK YOU.
In my last few weeks here, God has blown us away.
He has grown our baby church from 13 people at the start in August to about 50 who are hungry for him! We've only poured out our desires for him to save this neighborhood and be an Oasis in the desert... and he has answered us! Praise the Holy Spirit for drawing people in and showing them his sweet presence, love and freedom for their lives!
- He has given me opportunities to speak his name with several dear friends who couldn't understand why I would leave a pretty suburb to come to the Mexi-ghetto.
- He has brought more kids to know him through talking about him in our Zonakids club each Saturday! Praise him for these new children!
- On my last Sunday, my dear Rosa, the very woman I've been praying for so hard to know Jesus, who's husband is confused and a Jehovah's witness- she actually came to church and brought her 2 kids, 2 nephews and a young neighbor with her! The greatest going away gift my heart was so overwhelmed, singing next to them on Sunday! I couldn't get over how faithful the Lord is! She wants to come back next Sunday! We're praying she does!
BIGGEST PRAISE: Like I said in the previous blog,Jesus has made known his plans for me!
Praise the Lord, I'm on track to serving him long term in Mexico City! I'll be going to a training program this January 13-18, 2013 and hope to prepare and raise support to return by April 2013. I know this sounds soon, but the time is so crucial as God has called me to continue all the relationships and roles I was made for in Oasis, our church and community center. He's never been more clear- I was made to show these dear people his love, praise Jesus!
I would be so grateful if you would pray about supporting me long term.
I cannot do this without the body of Christ. I need you. I need prayer warriors as the enemy does not want Jesus to be glorified in Mexico City. I also need the finances to be able to continue serving God in this place. Jesus wants to glorify you in this too. If you would consider supporting me monthly- even if you could only give a tiny amount. Even $5 a month goes farther than you think.
If you would choose to support me prayerfully and/or financially, please email me at Allieebarber@gmail.com and I will shortly send you more info.
"The harvest is plentiful, but the workers few!" Who will help us take Jesus to these people?
