Chile News - October, 2008
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Church News
This month we began meeting in our discipling groups that we described in our last report. Our group consists of Francisco and Dragana Lerma, Claudio and Pamela Zalaquett and Nicolas and Toyita Valenzuela. Each week Kelley meets with the guys to review the lesson from the week before, and Julie meets with the girls to talk about the same study. The study consists of reading a study guide that includes readings from the Bible, an excerpt from a book about the topic for the week as well as Bible verses to memorize. So far our group has completed 3 studies and has done all the work required of them. We are pleased with their progress as well as the other 3 groups that are being led by the other missionaries.
We ask you to keep the discipling studies in your prayers. We firmly believe that these groups will produce the fruit that the Providencia congregation needs to grow and have an impact on Santiago.
Kelley has been studying the Bible with Pamela’s parents over the last few months. When the study started he had to explain to them how to find not only where the book was in the Bible, but also the chapter and verse for each Scripture reference. The study was going very well until an unexpected marital problem arose. We ask you to please keep Pamela’s parents, Juan Carlos and Victoria, in your prayers. More specifically we would ask that they decide to restart the studies soon and that they are able to overcome their marital problems.
We also had our annual church retreat last month. The retreat was well attended with approximately 75 people participating. The theme of the retreat was praising God for what he has done for us over the last year. Videos and testimonies from church members were used to highlight how God worked in our church in 2008.
Family News
Most of our family news revolves around trips to the doctor or emergency room. Konner had to go twice at the end of September! The first time was because he split his bottom lip. He ended up spending the night in the hospital to get seven stitches in his mouth. A few days later as we were walking out the door for a Bible Study he decided to stick a rather large bead up his nose. We had to go to the emergency room again, and after a short procedure the bead was removed. The good news is that since that time we have not returned to the doctor with Konner. That is not to say that he has not continued to bust his lip or hit his head– he is very adept at both.
Victoria was diagnosed with pneumonia a few weeks ago and had to go to several weeks of respiratory therapy in addition to taking a large amount of antibiotics to recover. She also missed several weeks of school while she was recovering. She is doing much better now and just got a clean bill of health from the doctor.
Julie had the opportunity to go to a Continent of Great Cities women’s conference in Brazil last week where she and the other girls on the team were able to go together and fellowship with missionaries from Brazil and other countries in South America. The two key speakers focused on emotional needs and contemplative prayer. She came home with feeling renewed and refreshed. The same cannot be said for Kelley who stayed at home with the 4 kids while she was away! Just kidding on that part; the kids behaved very well, but at the same time we were all glad to have Mom home.
We appreciate your continued prayers and support for our family and our work.
Prayer Requests
- Our discipling group – Lermas, Zalaquetts and Valenzuelas
- Other discipling groups at the Providencia congregation
- Juan Carlos and Victoria Moroni (Pamela’s parents) and their marriage and search for God
- Our transition over the next year
- The kids as they finish out their school year in December
Blessings,
Kelley, Julie, Duncan, Abby, Victoria and Konner Grant
Santa Magdalena Sofia 577
Las Condes
Santiago, Chile
Phone: 011-562-247-5715
Email: kjgrant99@gmail.com