On Sunday, May 31st, the congregation "Santa Trinidad" (Holy Trinity) in Gomez Palacio had a good problem: they ran out of chairs! Four people had to stand because there simply weren't enough chairs to accomodate everyone.
This, whenever it happens, is an encouraging sign. It means that the congregation is growing, and it's growing fast. Pastor Juan Jose Olvera currently serves this group, and as I've mentioned before, he is a strong evangelist in the Mexican Lutheran Church. His congregation currently worships in a rented house.
Pastor Overa's congregation is going to host an upcoming quincenera, which is a celebration given to Mexican girls when they turn 15 years old. It usually includes a church service and reception (think of a wedding minus the groom). The congregation is expecting such a large turnout that they are going to hold the service outside in order to accomodate so many people - they simply won't all fit in the house!
We rejoice with the members of "Santa Trinidad" and wish their group continued growth. May God bless their efforts and bring even more souls through their doors.
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