SWEET FELLOWSHIP -May 2010

Oh , how sweet is the gathering of the brethren. When God’s people gather together to worship the Lord in a unity and oneness that is ours in the body of Christ . Psalm 133:1- Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for the brethren to dwell together in unity. (NKJV)

So it began the sweet fellowship with the other Calvary Missionaries at the “Marriage Retreat” (May 11-13) Hosted my Vista C.C. , Pastor Rob Selvato & his wife Denise along with a team, came to Costa Rica to bless us and refresh us. From their church was called out to Tamarindo , coastal area about 4 hours away from where we live in Costa Rica, Phillip & wife Rebecca to start a Calvary church. It was on their hearts to begin the retreats for the missionaries and families, and so God has used them to be instruments of His love and encouragement for us.

What goes on at a missionary retreat? Well… pray, worship our God, share what God is doing in us and through us, morning devotions, and bible studies, eat together, and point one another to Jesus. You see it is the same that happens when you go to church, join a bible study, there is such a sweet presence of our savior Jesus when we come together and be encouraged to good works, encouraged to seek the Lord, encouraged to forsake the things of this world, and encouraged to walk close to Christ. Where we come and are being built up and edified in our faith, and being comforted together in the Scriptures. It is perfectly said, in Hebrews 10:24- And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much more as you see the Day approaching. (NKJV) Jesus did not intend for us to walk this walk alone, but to enjoy the family we have in Him!!!

It is so amazing that at this time God knew that we would be here in Costa Rica
along with many others serving Him, and give us the sweet fellowship with each other. If I may encourage you to go on a retreat if you never have, get involved with your church, and don’t miss out what God has for You!!!

JOY- JESUS , OTHERS, YOURSELF...GREATNESS OF SERVING

To Serve is Greatness...Reflecting Jesus
Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. Matt. 20:26-28

It has been nine months now since the first day of the School of Ministry and Discipleship. By God's word being taught, He has been faithful to bring fruit forth from the students. And also through our lives.His grace and mercy never seize to be short and always at our grasps.

Our prayers from the start had been to see God move and change lives in their hearts, & put into action. About two months ago God was showing us that after each class and before we started the students would not just come and watch us set up or put seats and tables away, they are now staying after to help! Or some will bring at times bread to share with the class or a bag of coffee. We are seeing God move in action and they are understanding what Jesus meant when he talked about serving.

You see in Costa Rica, majority pastors, leaders, of the church are held in a very high position and have forgotten the meaning of "servant" they prefer to be served. Working with many from different churches, God had showed us this problem, but His word is so life changing and they are now serving. Also, it is wonderful how it reminds us personally that to serve is better to be served , that God’s grace allows us to be examples and not forget our prime example…Jesus and His service. May God bless you and be filled with His Joy. JESUS OTHERS YOURSELF. For the glory and kingdom of our savior Jesus,
Victor & Nichol Mejia