Missionary Teen Retreat – From A Pastor's Heart

Usually on Fridays, I share some links that I have found in the past days that I believe would be of some interest to you. Today, I want to share some different findings. The Lord graciously and unexpectantly provided for Denise and me to travel to Spain on December 2^nd to be the guest speakers at the Missionary Teen Retreat 11, Aierdi Farmhouse near Zegama.

While we were in the Basque country of Spain, we found . . .

Faithful servant missionaries who have given their lives to reach the Basque people for Christ. They labor for the Lord day and night at the 300 plus year old farmhouse, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, in Bible studies, so often entertaining folks in their homes, teaching English, leading intensive discipleship seminars, living in community among the Basque folk, lodging and providing for mission teams and retreats, creating ministry opportunities through the week, and all by the grace of God. Not once did I hear them grumble or gripe . . . (Philippians 1:3-5, 27; 2:13-14)
The next generation of missionary kids taking up the mantle from grandparents and parents to reach these dear Basque people, to carry on the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Timothy 2:1-2)
The Lord relocating one missionary family back to the States that has served in the Basque country for several years and providing another family to take their place before any of them knew this would take place. As we heard from Andy Bonikowsky, “God likes to surprise us” (Jeremiah 33:3, which you do not know).
Nearly 30 young people who want to be used for the Lord today and in the future. If their hearts were not already tender to the Lord, they all certainly became that way as the retreat ended. They are normal believers looking for answers from the Lord through His Word for life and want to finish well in preparation for the Bema (2 Corinthians 5:9-11)
Once again that the Word works! (Hebrews 4:12)
Teens who love to sing! (Psalm 98:1; Colossians 3:16)
Many villages that need a gospel witness. (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; 16:6-10)
That preaching through a translator (“interrupter”) has its challenges!
Coffee to be super strong stuff!! (I really liked it.)
Few stop signs and many, many roundabouts.
Narrow roads and fast drivers.
Sheep everywhere, even being herded up the road you’re travelling in, so you just wait.
Beautiful waterfalls, steep mountains, narrow canyons, and the fingerprint of God everywhere!
Quaint little villages steeped in tradition.
Thousands of people who need the Lord!
God has warmed our hearts more and more for these people and this region of the country.