Results of Election

I realize that my last post left a lot of you "hanging." For that, I apologize and I write a brief update. The presidential election went by without too much happening. There were a few mini-riots or fights, but all in all, it was quiet. 

The election did not go as planned for the ruling Colorado party. This is the political party that HAD been in control of Paraguay's government for 60 years. Now, there is a new president. He is a "former" Catholic bishop and priest. He is very far left, and he is a friend of Hugo Chavez, the president in Venezuela. 

Since the election, he has been offering high-level positions in his government to people from the other political parties. Some of them are members of the Colorado party. Honestly, I don't know if much will change in Paraguay. There is a lot of corruption in the government here, and the people do not have trust in their elected officials. It was a huge upset, but after talking with a lot of people, they feel it was needed.

God is in control of everything. He knows who is president in every country. He knows where we are living, and He will take care of us. The work goes on as we try to bring as many people to heaven with us as we can.

On a much brighter note, our equipment that is being shipped from the United States to us in Paraguay for the drama has been picked up. The expected arrival is June 6th. Also, I have completed two weeks of teaching in the Bible school. God is good, and He is really helping me with my Spanish. It is not, by any means, easy, but I am making it through. 

One quick story, during my last class, I left my notes (which is huge for me), and I walked back in forth in front of the class. Basically, I was preaching extemporaneously to the class about the importance of the Great Commission, the necessity to fulfill this mandate, and the obligation we have to love others and share the love of Jesus with them. The reason I mention this is because it was the first time that I was able to speak from my heart without notes, without help, and when I was stuck trying to figure out how to say it in Spanish, God came through, just in time, with the correct words to say.

I am so grateful for a God who helps in time of need, and who is always with us.

Blessings,

Charley