We drove to Nueva Concepcion yesterday afternoon because Pastor Manuel asked Stephen to sing a couple of songs for the anniversary service. The service started at 4:00 p.m., but since there is road construction in Apopa, we left at 2:00 so we wouldn't be late.
The service was well attended by members of all three of the Vida Nueva churches up north, IBVN Aguilares, IBVN Coyolito and IBVN Nueva Concepcion. It was good to see old friends and meet several new families that are fruit from the October campaign.
Stephen sang two songs, "Poderoso" and "Tu Gracia Abunda en Mi." The songs are quite different from the typical congregational singing, but I think that's the reason the congregation enjoys them.
I'm not singing, just holding the microphone.
After the service, there was "dinner on the grounds."
Us with Pastor Manuel and Pastor Joel.
We didn't stay because we knew our trip home would be long. Unfortunately, we spent about an hour trying to get through a 2-mile stretch of Apopa and then when we finally made it to the other side of town, we realized that our exit was completely closed and we were forced to continue toward San Salvador a different way than normal. It took quite a long time and a couple of "lucky" turns to reach a place we recognized. All in all, it was a 2+ hour trip.
This is exactly what it looked like as we drove through Apopa.
Nevertheless, God was glorified in the service and two people prayed to receive Christ--our inconvenience is nothing compared to their new lives!
