11/01/2008

11/01/08

Hello Pastors and Fellow Christians,

I would like to thank you for your continued prayers and concern for our family and ministry. God has showed Himself strong, and has been working on me as a preacher. He has been revealing Himself by making me feel smaller, as He makes Himself bigger in my life. Since then, God seems to be blessing in ways that would normally not be considered a blessing.

Well, we lost a family, and looking back, I see that God was protecting us from what could have been a big problem in the future. This family had different views, and I believe it would have caused strife in the future. We are praying for them, and I ask that you pray for them as well. Some might think that losing a family isn’t a big thing, but when our highest attendance was 28, that family makes a big difference. So please pray that we find more people. We have been handing out tracts faithfully, and I know God’s Word will not return void, so please pray that people would come as we are seeking them.

GOOD NEWS! We are in the building that I mentioned a month ago! The building is 2200 square feet. It has a large room for an auditorium, two closets, a nursery, bathroom, kitchen, fellowship space, and a backyard. Now we are having two services on Sunday and a Wednesday night Bible study and prayer meeting. We now have hymnals, chairs, a pulpit, space, and even a tract rack. We have everything we need to conduct services, and most importantly, we have God.

Blessing! A few Sunday’s ago, we had a visitor from one of our families. The visitor was traveling through, and was in attendance. I preached an expository message on prayer from the model prayer given by Jesus in The Book of Matthew. The visitor didn’t respond during our service, but was under conviction her entire drive home. Upon reaching home she called on the Name of the Lord. It was a blessing to know that God’s Word will accomplish what His will is, and it is His will that sinners repent.

I am asking prayer for two financial area’s
An extra love offering for our ministry to help with our rent and utilities
We are able to pay about half out rent.
Our home church is helping with our rent
We need YOUR help with our utilities
Continued monthly support
I am still seeking employment
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.

The Montoya family would appreciate your prayers in the following requests:
God’s Power in our family
Attendance of 30 people
NEW LOCATION!!!! $6,000
Salvation of souls in Taos, NM
Baptism of those saved
Raise our financial support
God’s Power in the county of Taos
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