I have this interesting phrase I use all the time. Ellen often teases me about it, but it is so useful! It is timeless but not useless. “The other day”…could mean anything from yesterday to three years ago…but, really, it was just, “The other day”. I use this phrase in Spanish stories, English stories, Bible stories…everything. It just seems to be such a convenient phrase…you know…“The other day”.
Well, “The other day” (November 4th to be exact) we had a baptism at church. (I realized this then, but am just now writing about it.) It was the first time that one of our students from Colegio Privado Adonai was baptized. We have had parents or relatives of students baptized, but finally, one of the actual students, Natalia Rodriguez, a girl from 9th grade made that big step.
Natalia came the very first year of school in 2003. Right away she showed signs of being an excellent student. Her mother came to school often and we got to talking about family, financial struggles, religion, etc. Ña Teresa, the mom, insisted that even though she was bringing her kids to this school, they would not change their religion. We respected that. The family was going through some financial difficulties and the two kids were given scholarships. Through the following years the family went through some tough battles and we became closer friends as we talked through each situation.
The Holy Spirit actually did the talking to Ña Teresa and opened her eyes to the true meaning of the Word and Salvation. The Lord did miracles in her life and family. She was baptized last November and continues to be an amazing witness in the neighborhood.
Natalia was always a quiet girl, very obedient and a great student. Now that she has received Christ, we can see a beautiful change in her. She’s always so bubbly and ready to serve others. She’s been bringing another neighbor girl, Janeth, to church and is helping in Sunday School.
“The other day”…someone sent a scholarship for her to study in Colegio Privado Adonai and now she is serving God…and others. Isn’t that neat?
5 comments:
Yes, that's neat!
That's what this school is all about...not just to teach them the ABCs but the importance Christ has in each of their lives.
We're rejoicing with you.
Hi this is Laurel;
Happy Birthday Edson!! i can't believe he is already one year old!!!!! give him a big hug for me. OK?
Laurel
It's so good to know God's word doesn't return to Him void! May He continue to bless His work in your area, and may others realize that the praise belongs to Him. God bless you all. Love you. A. Peg
Yeah, I was gonna wish Edson happy birthday, too! One day I hope to meet you, buddy!
Happy Birthday, Edson!
Selamat Ulang Tahun, keponakan Edson!
The Indonesian word kemarin 'yesterday' is also loosely translated "the other day." So, when someone uses "kemarin," if they want to be specific, they'll also specify a day otherwise it refers to some time in the past week or so.
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