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Collins Family Update December 2020

 Puebla Bible Seminary

Fall semester ended at Puebla Bible Seminary this last Friday, December 4. This semester I taught Greek 1 and 3. For many of the students, it was their most challenging class, but I was thankful to see their effort to learn. I also enjoyed getting to know many of the students on a more personal level and counseling and encouraging them in their personal lives and ministries.

At the end of the semester, we had a special celebration and Sarah made some delicious treats for my students.

For the spring semester next year, I am scheduled to teach Greek 2 and Introduction to Hebrew. I would appreciate your prayers as I prepare these courses and that God would help me as I teach and the students as they learn.



Children’s Homes

We have had several opportunities to serve in the children’s homes over the past few months. Many Saturdays we play soccer with the boys at the seminary, and I’ve been able to share from God’s Word with them too. At the girls’ home I have been sharing devotionals on Fridays and Sarah makes desserts or other foods with the girls. Some of the girls are very open to learning from the Bible, and of course they all love the desserts!


 

Ágape Baptist Bible Church

At the end of November, we started a new preaching series on the book of Romans, and I preached the first passage this last Sunday. I am excited to see how God will use this series to help people come to understand the gospel message its implications for their lives.


We are also thankful for God’s provision of a new place to meet, where we have room to grow. Please pray with us that God would bring more people to our church and that He would give us opportunities to help people come to know Him and grow in their relationship with Him.

Pray for us

  • Please continue to pray for us as we continue serving in Puebla, Mexico in these various ministries.
  • Pray that we would be faithful and walk closely with God so He can work through us.
  • Pray for wisdom as we parent our children, that God would work in our lives and theirs.


 

Thank you for your prayers and support!

 In Christ,

Chris and Sarah Collins


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