Dear Pastor and friends,

Saltillo

We have seen the Lord bless the work this past month with the salvation of souls and two baptisms here in Saltillo. Some of the blessing are:

• We have reached the goal of 60 two times and now have the goal set at 70. Many have been sick, which has kept us from going over 70. I am teaching the adult Sunday school class. We had 32 adults last Sunday.
• Second is the Saturday class for kids in the home of one of the faithful members has been a real success. They have had a high of 28 in one of the classes. Last Saturday was rainy and cold so some did not come. They had to have the services inside so the little living room was packed.

Our plans are to start a mission in this Colonia. It is off to a good start. We are glad to see the work growing but this also creates a problem. When we have that many our little church building is too small.

Guardados

We also are glad to report that the work in Guardados is progressing. Two weeks ago they had 32 in attendance. Bro. Jose Luis has taken a real interest in the work and has gained the confidence of the people. Several weeks ago I told about the death of one of the babies in the church. Sometimes it takes something like this to bring people back to Him.

Language school

The language school for missionaries is going well. Two of the students had to drop out because of the wife's sickness. In the devotional time last week Bro. David, our pastor, gave the devotion. When he was finished the men were able to get the gist of what he was saying. It makes it worthwhile when we see the people learning the language. It is hard but they have a desire to learn. Pray for Rosalie's health. She loves to teach but sometimes her heart gives her problems.

Once again we want to thank you for your faithfulness. Because you pray and support our ministry, there will be souls in Heaven.

Marvin Hooge