03/16/2009

03/16/09

Hello Pastors and Fellow Christians,

I would like to thank you for your continued prayer and support. God is hearing your prayer as we see the fruit of His blessing! We have been doing good, and God is doing things among our family and church. Thank you again for your prayers and financial support.

Big News! As you know, we are expecting again. Eileen is now 4-5 months into her expectancy. So far she has had a good term. We found out what the baby is, so….we are expecting a baby girl! We decided to name her Esther. Now all in our family have first names that start with “E”. We have Estevan, Eileen, Elissa, and now baby Esther on the way.

Church News! In May, we will have the first year anniversary for Mountain View Baptist Church! We have been slowly growing, but the growth we are seeing looks as if the fruit will remain. Over the winter we only had one other family and our family attending church. That was a total of five people. As we remained faithful and prayed, God began to bless. When we began to pray for more people, God gave our ministry a 15 passenger van. That same week God gave us a family to come on the van. Then people started coming. We went from 5 to 8 to 12 to 18 to 19, and last Sunday we had 20 people! In one month more then doubled. I believe that you have a part in that, and God will reward your faithful prayer in eternity.

As we approach the first year anniversary for church, we are praying that we would have 30 people on average with a total attendance of 50 people, so please pray for that goal as we seek the Salvation of their souls. Also, we are in the process of getting things up to date in our building facility, and part of that is receiving a “Special Use Permit” in order to meet. If we don’t receive that permit, then the city will not allow us to meet in our current facility. Please pray that God will give us favor among a liberal city council.

I have another matter of prayer that I was hesitant to bring up, but God has led me to mention this need. First, I am not looking for a hand out, I am asking for a miracle. Many of you know that last May I was put into an emergency room for an almost ruptured appendix. At that time we did not have insurance. We went to one hospital at 3 AM, rushed to larger hospital in an ambulance the next day, only to have an operation. I was released the day after. We are still paying that debt. The primary reason for me to seek secular employment is because of that incident. We have a total of 5 groups that we owe for one incident. I am asking that you pray for God to work a miracle in this matter.

The Montoya family would appreciate your prayers in the following requests:
God’s Power in our family
Attendance of 30 people – Only 10 more people!
Salvation of souls in Taos, NM
Baptism of those saved
God’s Power in the county of Taos
Continued monthly support
I am still seeking employment – Prayer Answered!!
In a small town, it may take as long as five years for our ministry to be self supporting (including a pastors salary)
After the establishment of this ministry, we plan start another church in the Southwest.
Song Leader and Pianist (I think the people are tired of hearing my voice, as I make a joyful Noise unto the Lord)

Thank You and God Bless,
The Montoya Family
Acts 8:40
www.evangelistmontoya.com