Last Thursday thru Sunday the church's annual convention took place. The church body in Mexico, known as the IELC (Iglesia Evangelica Luterana Confesional), is a sister synod to WELS. This year's convention was held in Mexico City. Pastors and delegates from all over Mexico traveled there to participate in the worship services, meetings, and fellowship opportunities.
Mike came home with lots of good news from the convention. He saw many signs that the IELC is growing as a church body. It is taking on more financial responsibilities, a strong sign of maturity.
The IELC also grew in terms of the number of congregations that make it up. On Friday, two congregations located in Sonora, Mexico, joined the IELC. The IELC responded by calling two men to serve as pastors there starting in January 2010. In all, five calls were issued during the convention.
For us, it is a time to give thanks to God. He has guided the church in Mexico in the past, and he will lead it through the coming years. Here are a few more pictures from the convention:
Pastor Carlos Cajas leads the opening service...
Music time...
President Jesus Vega (right) welcomes the two Sonora congregations into the IELC...
One of the littlest attendees...
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