Spain Partnership responses
__ _"The story of Spanish Baptists, who endured genuine persecution in this century, is an inspiriting one. Texas Baptists who come to Spain will discover that this partnership will work both ways. We have as much to learn from the Spanish Baptists as we have to offer them."
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A NEW Texas Baptist Partnership with Spain will begin Jan. 1, 2001.
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___ John Thielepape
___ Meadow Lane Baptist Church, Arlington
___"I learned ... the extent of real persecution these people felt under Franco, that freedom of religion has not helped the churches, but instead they are plateaued and declining. The percentage of Christians is very, very low in Spain, while most people would say they are Christians. The cathedrals are mostly museums, and most people do not attend worship."
___ Kyle Henderson
___ First Baptist Church, Athens
___"What has struck me are the masses of people with no thought whatsoever of their spiritual need."
___ Linda Law
___ Southcliff Baptist Church, Fort Worth
___"Spain is indeed in great spiritual need. In talking to the pastors, I heard them say publicly and privately to me that they welcome with open arms and heart, the Texas partnership."
___ Mateo Rendon Jr.
Possible partnership projects
Street evangelism (puppets, mine, hand out tracts)
Teaching English as a second language
Summer camp staff
Prayer walking
Sports camps
Construction
Music (choirs)
Preaching
Business/professional consulting |
___ Primera Iglesia Bautista, Corpus Christi
__"As I traveled through a country filled with magnificent churches and looked at the vast numbers of unsaved people, I was reminded of a little different version of a verse in the Bible. 'Even so, Texas, quickly come.'"
___ Betty Hill
___ First Baptist Church, Graham
___"Visiting the Baptist school in Denia was a moving experience for me. ... Our visit to the school pulled at my heartstrings. As I held a beautiful little girl who only understood my smile, I was so thankful that her teachers could tell her about our Lord's love. ... I really want to help this Christian school reach the families of Denia for Jesus."
___ Rosemary Wade
___ First Baptist Church, Arlington
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