What can we say? It is obvious to everyone who
keeps up with the news in Nebraska that Hispanics continue to
pour into our state. And in some places we are seeing significant
numbers of immigrants from other nations, cultures, and language
groups as well.
Some are quite upset with the state of immigration to our country,
both legal and illegal. And while there may be reasons for this
in the natural, we are called to look beyond the natural and
into the heart of God.
If we believe that God works through kings and presidents,
we must conclude that God is allowing this phenomenon to occur
in our land. And why is that? To give us the opportunity to
do cutting-edge mission work right here in our own backyard.
I urge you to join with us in seeing every immigrant who arrives
in Nebraska as someone God has allowed to come here and as
someone who needs to know Jesus Christ as Savior! And in that
light, we ask that every church in Nebraska take steps to include
Hispanic Ministries in your missions plan.
Current plans for ministry to reach Hispanics in Nebraska:
Planning
a new Spanish-speaking church in Omaha for 2004-2005.
A
Brazilian outreach in Omaha through Rios de Alabanza and
our Brazilian pastor, Obed Oliveira.
Preparing
for our Spanish-speaking radio station, which only awaits
the granting of new licenses for FM stations. The first
station is planned for Grand Island, to be followed by translators
in areas where most if not all Hispanics in Nebraska will be
reached.
Working
together with Grace College to offer pastoral education,
which could include acceptance of our Berean courses in some
cases.
Our churches are growing in number and spiritually. We are
beginning to see the emergence of leaders of the kind able
to move into ministry in surrounding areas. Some churches have
begun using the Berean courses for this training.
We ask that when you see an immigrant in your community or
in the news, that you please pray for God to help us lead the
way in reaching all immigrants to Nebraska for Christ.
Gracias! ¡Qué Dios les bendiga
ricamente...!
Nebraska Hispanic Ministries
