Paraguay Mission

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PARAGUAY

MISSION

The congregation of the Iglesia de Cristo de Avenida Sacramento.

A Mission Work of the Church of Christin ASUNCION, PARAGUAY SOUTH AMERICA

We would like to introduce you to a wonderful work situated in the heart of

South America where the seed is being planted and the Lord is continually

providing the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6).

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the

Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I

am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. - Matthew 28:19, 20


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I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase-1 Corinthians 3:6

The Lord's church was planted in Paraguay during the 1970's and

80's by missionaries from South America and by a North American

missionary family. That congregation, the Centro Iglesia de Cristo,

has held strong and continues today. Then in 2003, a group of Freed-

Hardeman graduates planted another congregation in the city, the

glesia de Cristo - Avenida Sacramento. After seven years of buildingup the congregation and also working with Centro, all of the original

eam members have since returned to the USA. There are currently

four other families now serving as missionaries to continue the work

begun by the original team at Sacramento Avenue.

The seed is continually being planted and the congregation is

growing in Paraguay. Evangelistic campaigns are held regularly by the

church, the missionary team, and by visiting groups from the USA to

generate new contacts on fertile soil. These include various

advertising methods to offer free Bible studies, area door knockingcampaigns, other media campaigns which distribute thousands of

flyers in the neighborhoods, Vacation Bible School, and the offering

of classes to Learn English Using the Bible (which incorporates the Searching for Truth material by WVBS), amon

several other methods. The members are also constantly being edified through class and home Bible studies, as w

as the many various church activities. There are regular men's business meetings and ministry groups in which the

entire congregation is involved. This is helping to develop leadership within the church and provide stability for the

future of the Lord's kingdom in Paraguay. The church in Paraguay now owns its own property and facility for worsh

and study. They are currently saving money and making plans to remodel the building into more class space and a

assembly hall.

As you can see, the Lord is providing the increase and His kingdom is growing in Paraguay. We pray that the Lord'

church in Asuncion will become self-supporting, self-governing, and self-propagating within the next few years. It i

already on its way and the future looks bright. We invite YOU to take part in this exciting work!


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The harvest is truly great but the laborers are few ...- Luke 10:2Paraguay is located in the very heart of South America and is bordered by Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil. There are

more than seven million precious souls living in this country. It's capital, Asuncin, is a modern metropolitan city

with almost two million inhabitants. Sadly, out of that number, there are only about 100 faithful Christians and only

wo congregations of the Lord's church. The people are very receptive and willing to talk about the Bible, but

because of their traditional Catholic background, it requires a considerable amount of time and effort in study to

help them see the truth. Through these efforts, however, the church in Asuncin continues to grow steadily and is

working toward developing leaders.

It is our dream to see more congregations

planted in Paraguay. There are currently no

congregations in either the second largest

city, Ciudad del Este, or in the third,Encarnacion. There are also possibilities to

plant churches in the many neighboring cities

around Asuncin, including those across the

borders in Argentina.

The field is truly white unto harvest and

he laborers are few. We need more workers

n the field to plant the seed and help the

many inhabitants step out of darkness and

nto the light.

Won't you consider investigating this work

and perhaps becoming personally involved

either through direct assitance on the field

or by financial support? Contact us today to

earn more about this exciting work!

WWW.PARAGUAYMISSION.COM


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PARAGUAY MISSIONAsuncion, Paraguay South America

Iglesia de Cristo Avenida SacramentoAvenida Sacramento 650, c/Espaa

Asuncion, Paraguay(595) 021-605-556

Troy and Andrea SpradlinCasilla de Correo 13092

Shopping del SolAsuncion, Paraguay(595) 0981-630-886

We seek to "equip the saints for the work of service tothe building up of the body of Christ." (Ephesians 4:12)

Our Mission Team Goals for 2011:

Evangelism: We plan to make evangelistic efforts as a team through personal Bible studies from contactsgenerated by public advertising, targeting specific neighborhoods, hosting special events such as Teaching EngliUsing the Biblecampaigns, and Special Interest Seminars. We also want to encourage and develop a moreevangelistic spirit within the congregation utilizing Evangelism Campaigns, Friends and Family Days, VBS, PrayerVigils, Annual Anniversary Service, and Personal Evangelism Training.

Elders (Formal Leadership Training): We plan to mentor our elder candidates through personal one-on-onemeetings with elders visiting from the USA and through Skype calls. We also plan to study with them on a regularbasis, as well as, mentor other promising brothers for leadership positions such as deacons, or evangelists. Wehope to develop deeper relationships between the missionaries and the church leaders through regular meals andsocial gatherings. We will also be developing a Leadership Manualin Spanish.

Edifice (Building Construction): We hope to complete all legal paperwork for construction (re-modeling the facility

and secure a loan for the Sacramento congregation. The Paraguayan brothers will have the responsibility ofrepaying the loan over the next 10 years. We will also assist them in developing detailed plans and constructionphases. We pray to begin construction on phase 1 this year.

Visit us at our websites:

PARAGUAYMISSION.COM

thespradlins.blogspot.com

OUR SUPPORTERS

Margaret Street church of Christ (Sponsoring Congregation)6745 Margaret Street Milton, FL 32570

Central Avenue church of Christ Valdosta, GADripping Springs church of Christ Dripping Springs, TX

Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ West Palm Beach, FLPoolville church of Christ Poolville, TX

Clay Bond Family Chet Brown Family Virginia Guess Family Randall Hunter Family

Current mission team: Perry and Alba Hardin, Troy and Andrea Spradlin,

Josh and Cara Blackmer, Ale and Britnea Yegros,

with Josiah an d Vivian Blacker (in f ront )

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