Valdez Argentina Report

Oct.-Nov. 2015

Areawide Ladies’ Day

In October, we enjoyed one of those days

we only experience about twice a year. This

time, it was the Urquiza Church of Christ that

hosted the event. We had between 50 and 60

women from at least 8 of the 9 existing

congregations in the capital and the greater

Buenos Aires area.

Congregational Work Day

Dario Lopera and Dante working during work day.

On October 12, Columbus Day, we took

advantage of the holiday to have a work day at

the Caballito c of Christ building. It had been a

looong time since we had had one, so there was

lots to do.

Herman painting in auditorium

Maria Laura, Vanessa and Tany painting youth area

So good to see the

Hances this month. They have been very supportive of

the work here. Thanks for preaching and for a

wonderful marriage class. Come back soon!

H HhhMothers’ Day

The third Sunday of October is a very

special day for Argentines during which they

honor their mothers in special ways…It is

the day when more restaurant reservations

are made for family outings. This day was

also special because Alejandro Lopera

preached his first sermon at Caballito.

After services, we shared a special time

with the mothers of the congregation with

small gifts and flowers.

Gifts and flowers in appreciation for moms

Griselda Miño and Laura with their flowers

Final LST Campaign of the Year

Beula and Beverly with Osvaldo and Laura

Beverly and Beulah during a well-deserved day off!

They had between 35-40 students during their 2 wk.

stay. Thanks for all of your hard work, ladies!

New Work in La Plata Continues to

Grow…

La Plata group in Alberto and Mary Lee’s house

Children’s class w/Laura and Renata

The group meeting in Carla’s house w/Cab. youth

Small Groups Close Out the Year

Until March

Valdez Home Small Group Closes Out the Year

IBICA Winds Down Its Third Year

Taking final in The Service of the Christian Woman in

the Church with Laura

One of Osvaldo’s classes-Old Testament Survey-

multicultural group of students from Bolivia, El Salvador,

Colombia, and, of course, Argentina!

The 21st of November, we had an orientation meeting to

present the program of course offerings for next Fall.

Please continue to pray for IBICA and the growth of

the students whose lives will be touched…

A cappella Concert-Evangelistic

Outreach

On Saturday evening, the 21st of November,

the Caballito Church of Christ invited the

community to our annual evangelistic

outreach to the community that we try to

have every November. The youth put

together a skit that emphasized the

cleansing power in our lives when we give it

over to Christ in baptism. Please continue to

pray for the ongoing spread of the gospel in

the city of Buenos Aires and the rest of the

country.

Courses in Basic English, Japanese

and the Memory Workshop-

Outreaches to the Community

The Basic Japanese class on Saturday afternoons is an

outreach that brings in many young people and gives us an

opportunity to invite them to youth activities and worship

services. Maria Laura teaches this class and also

organized the end of the year event for them this

past Saturday. She also taught a Basic English class.

The Friday afternoon Memory Workshop is another

community outreach facilitated by Antonia Aguero. Many

of the senior citizens who attend have also been attending

worship on Sundays as well as other activities. This past

Friday was the last session of the year and they enjoyed a

special afternoon together. These types of community

outreaches create the opportunity to know our

neighbors better and to enter into a relationship with

them that will open the door to being able to share

the gospel with them. Please pray for these contacts

and the continued growth of our relationship with

them in the coming year.

Please Keep Osvaldo’s Mom in Your

Prayers!

Osvaldo’s mom, Adelina, with Sis. Eduvigis on a Sunday

at Caballito

Osvaldo’s mom has had a series of health problems

this year. After several days in the hospital, the

doctors discharged her. We have hired two ladies to

help and Osvaldo’s siblings will take charge of her

care as we leave for furlough. We will be visiting our

supporters in New Mexico and Texas this year.

Maria Laura will join us at Christmas after she

finishes her semester at university. Look forward to

seeing you all! Please pray for transitions and our

safe trip. Thanks so much for all you do. May God

bless,

Thank you so much!

The Valdez family