From July 18th to 20th, we had the privilege of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Church of God in Neustädt, Mexico. We were thrilled to have sisters and brothers join us from countries on several continents, including Bolivia, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and the USA. With ten preacher couples in attendance, each sermon was brought by a different brother. In addition, a choir from Germany and several local choirs enriched the services and blessed us through their songs.
Looking back, we can wholeheartedly join the psalmist in saying, “For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations” (Psalm 100:5). The retrospective portion of our celebration led us all to realize how much thanks we owe to God—and to the people who let God guide them—for establishing this congregation. We heard from several people who were there from the very beginning and who had experienced all the difficulties and blessings that entailed. In listening to their testimonies, it became clear that human hands were not the only ones at work; it was God who planned and carried out this work with His hands and through His Spirit. Many souls have already come to Jesus as a result, and even during the anniversary services, more came to seek help from God. God truly answered our prayers: He was present among us, working in a visible and tangible way, and we were able to experience His glory.
Our prayer for the future is that He always open our ears (Isaiah 50:4–5) so that we may hear what the Spirit says to the churches (Revelation 2:29) and let Him guide us according to His will. We want to stay close to Him!
Following the anniversary services, the Bible course was held. More than 100 participants registered for this one-week course. Led by the brothers Klinger, Mielke, Reß, and Stieben, it addressed current, relevant topics.
As a congregation, we were also heartily grateful for the rain God graciously sent this summer! It was the most rain we got in three years.
In light of all these earthly and spiritual blessings, we cannot help but proclaim, “To God be the glory, great things He has done!” To Him be all glory and praise, forever and ever! May He and His glory alone continue to fill and guide the Church of God in Neustädt.
John Reimer
Neustädt, Mexico
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