More support coming in for Acuna tornado victims 

God continues to bless the families of Acuna Mexico. Today a trailer load of supplies came in from Cooper, Texas.  God is preparing His church!  Thank you to all the deacons and other church members that helped with this endeavor.                 Stay in the Light, 1 John 1:7, Pastor Larry 

Acuna Mexico Friday, May 29, 2015

Day 5 in Mexico was one of importance. We sent a group of 7 to continue our presence for those that have been displaced by the F4 tornado on Monday. As we went in Jesus’ name, we made an initial stop by our partner church Templo Bautista Bethel. There we stumbled upon a pastor’s gatheringContinue reading “Acuna Mexico Friday, May 29, 2015”

Preparing to feed the Tornado Victoms of Acuna Mexico

This morning, beginning at 4;30 am, a crew from Primera Iglesia Piedras Negras Mexico began making meals to feed 700. A group from FBC Del Rio will meet them in Acuna and begin the feeding ministry.  Please pray for us as we battle fatigue, the border crossing, and not to mention that it poured rainContinue reading “Preparing to feed the Tornado Victoms of Acuna Mexico”

Thursday, May 28, 2015 Acuna Mexico Recovery Efforts

As a pastor, I am so proud of my church members and their efforts to help our friends in Acuna, Mexico, after the F4 Tornado. They have been so faithful to serve with glad hearts. Today over 500 meals were given out in love, consisting of meat, beans, rice, bread, and water. Today, the DelContinue reading “Thursday, May 28, 2015 Acuna Mexico Recovery Efforts”

Tornado hits Acuna, Mexico, May 25, 2015

Monday, May 25 was not your typical Monday. First of all it was Memorial Day and we had a houseful of family visiting from out of town. The rains have been plentiful in Del Rio this year. We have not ran the sprinklers in over a month, yet we our lawn is lush which andContinue reading “Tornado hits Acuna, Mexico, May 25, 2015”

Pentecost Sunday

  Acts 2:1-4, When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of themContinue reading “Pentecost Sunday”

The BGCT’s divide—not what you think

Here is an interesting take on the Texas Baptist’s state convention. I believe we could apply this article to churches as well. The church I currently pastor (FBC Del Rio) is at a crossroads too. We are seeing a financial crunch and have had to curve spending by 20%. Many have found not only conventionsContinue reading “The BGCT’s divide—not what you think”