New York, New York!

Hey y'all, 

It's been almost a month since we have been serving in NY.  God has been merciful.  He has been working in my character and I thank Him for that. 

These past weeks have been a roller coaster.  I had no idea NY was so multi-cultural.  We had the opportunity to go up the Empire State Building.  As I was standing in a little corner looking towards Financial District, I could hear almost five languages being spoken at the same time!!  God really has brought all the nations together here in NYC.  It is just amazing to see several nations brought together in a little Island called Manhattan.  

As I have been serving at Iglesia Bautista La Palabra, I have had the opportunity to build relationships with our church members.  My partner has been offering counseling and I have been giving Bible studies.  It has been such a privilege and a blessing.  We have also been tutoring children and helping them with their homework.  We are currently getting ready with our VBS!  

God is great y'all.... 

I will leave you with some pictures of our stay in NY <3

These are the children that we tutor Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays :))

Every Saturday at 3pm we have Childrens Club at the church.  This is the group we disciple and give Bible studies to :))

These are some of the girls serving at the MNYBA.  I am grateful to serve with them.  They are young ladies that desire to serve God.

And this is my praying partner Hannah :)  She is so sweet and loves God with a passion.  We had the opportunity to have a conversation over coffee.  We went to Central Park and prayed... I thank God for her life and I hope we can continue to meet every week and pray together in Central Park.  It was beautiful.  God is just so faithful and merciful for all that He has done.

And now my dear friend, i ask you to please continue to pray for me.  Please pray for the following things:

- For me to continue to stay focused.  There are many things that might distract me, but I ask you to please pray for me so that I can stay focused.

- Obedience

- For our VBS so that it can go smoothly!

- For my family <3 so that God can keep them safe and faithful towards Him.

- For Iglesia Bautista La Palabra and its congregation.

- For my missions partner Erika Perez

- For the MNYBA (Metropolitan New York Baptist Association)

Thank you for taking the time to read this, I hope you can continue to pray for me and my partner Erika so that we can continue to serve here in NY.

His, 

Lani.