Rock City Church took a mission team to La Libertad in the beginning of March, just in time to miss the lockdown! They hosted a medical clinic at the church, and brought about smiles like the ones that Samir and Eric have to so many people. It brought back great memories from my trip with them in March 2019, and reminded me that one year ago God took me back there and redirected my life. Seeing His faithfulness from this past year and the joy that has come from trusting Him completely has been so encouraging to me in the midst of this uncertainty.
Alyssa Sooy Bonilla
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April 2020
Lord I don't understand, but I trust you.
Queridos amigos (Dear friends),
The state of the world and our country is changing almost day-by-day, and much like you, I am waiting to see what will come next. Many of you have reached out and asked what the implications of COVID-19 are for this ministry and my departure date. Here is what I know, what I'm still waiting to find out, and what I'm doing during this time:
- El Salvador has now documented 30 cases of Covid-19 as of March 29. Their president has taken a cautious stance, shutting down travel even before a case was found, and beginning construction on what will be the biggest hospital in Latin America (!) in preparation for the cases that are sure to come. As of now, they have a shelter-in-place, only allowing one family member at a time to leave the house to get food. School was canceled for 21 days (as of March 12) and the borders were closed to all travelers except residents returning home, with a 30-day quarantine in place.
- For those of you all that are outside of Ohio (where I'm currently residing), the governor of Ohio has put in place some of the most aggressive precautions against Coronavirus in the States. We have been asked to stay at home, and all non-essential businesses are closed. Because of this, I have switched from face-to-face meetings to virtual ones for support raising.
- I am at 77% of my monthly support goal (Praise God for His provision and faithfulness!!) and continuing to raise support during this time. Things are uncertain to say the least, but our God remains faithful and trustworthy. My hope and prayer is to be finished support-raising and be ready to go to El Salvador when the borders re-open and it is safe.
I am thankful to be at home, safe and healthy, with my family while things are so rapidly changing. It's been so encouraging to me to see how the body of Christ has mobilized to meet the needs of communities and come together (figuratively of course 😜) to encourage one another. The same God who was with us on the mountaintop is with us in the valley.
Pray with Me
- That the Lord would lead me to the people who will join our team and provide the final 23% of my monthly support!
- For the families and kids in El Salvador- many kids don't have the blessing of a safe and stable home to be in during this quarantine and many families aren't able to go to work because of the quarantine.
- Pray for His Kingdom and our family of believers worldwide - This pandemic looks different in every place. Pray that God would be glorified greatly in the way that the church responds and that many would come to know Him through this.
Bendiciones,
Alyssa
Psalm 77: 11-14
(GOD'S WORD
translation)
I will remember the deeds of the Lord. I will remember your ancient miracles. I will reflect on all your actions and think about what you have done. O God, your ways are holy! What God is as great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles. You have made your strength known among the nations.
Hola friends, Is it just me, or is 2025 going waaaaaay faster than any year before? I can't believe it's April already! We've got lots of big updates, so grab a cup of coffee and get cozy!
Hola familia,
Hola familia, I'm excited to catch you up on everything that's been going on here over the last few months!
Hola Familia,
