When the Israelites crossed the Jordan into the promised land, their first battle was Jericho.  It was an impossibility in man's eye, but when they followed the Lord's instructions, the walls came tumbling down, and Jericho was given into the Israelite's hands.  At El Jordán, we've grown into our building, seen a need to expand, and we prayerfully refer to "the place next door" as: JERICHO!

At first, we thought El Jordán was HUGE, but soon realized that we were going to outgrow our facilities.  With a church on our left, a run down house on the right, we began praying that the lady on the right would want to sell.  A couple months later, Kitty said, "We really need more space..."  I (Corina) pointed to the place next door... "Is it up for sale?"  ...  "Well, not yet..."

So, there were two of us praying for the place next door.  In a meeting a while later, Renato said, "We could really use more space..."  Kitty and I agreed, and pointed to the place next door... "Is it up for sale?"  ...  "Well, not yet..."  So more people started praying for the place next door.  I shouldn't have been surprised when the lady next door decided to sell ... did we want to make an offer?

By October, the final payment should be complete and Jericho will be ours!  When we've raised the money for construction, we plan to build a large building next door for classrooms, space for child care, a large meeting room, and simple living quarters for short term volunteers. 

Please continue praying with us for "the place next door".  Thank you.  And, if you want more details, please let us know.

Because He is Faithful,

Corina.

P.S.  There have been some delays in the purchasing of Jericho.  The funds for buying the property are all on hand, but there is one document out of order, so the purchase is pending... please pray with us that everything will be cleared up - in God's perfect timing.   (Nov. 20, 2002)