Donna:

This month we continued to gather every Sunday morning for our family fellowship. Not surprisingly, we face a raging battle with an invisible, yet formidable enemy who is determined to destroy our unity. ”For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: ( For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)  Thus, the weapons we employ during our warfare engagements are not physical but spiritual, such as dependence upon the Power of the Holy Spirit, the reading of God’s Word, and committing our lives and situations into the hands of the Almighty God  in prayer .  The end result is: “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth  itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ”. 2 Cor 10:4,5, (which is  a very difficult task indeed, as we are all bound  by our sin.) However, we do not desist in assembling  together!  The family that prays together –stays together!  Good Friday devotions was very special, as we offered reflection on the suffering and shame that our Redeemer willingly submitted himself to on our behalf, ( in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us). We were then able to join in the Jubilant Song of the Redeemed on Easter morning ! Hallelujahs and Praises be to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!! Death is swallowed up in Victory!  Christ is Risen from the dead and is set at God’s right hand in heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named. Eph1:20-21. Hallelujah! All glory to the name of Jesus! We are a happy and thankful people!

Assorted pictures:

roof top Sundy lunch

Easter Moon from our roof top

Jorge has been making a tremendous effort to change our previously vacant roof into a charming venue for sharing meals,  bbq’s   and convenient  camping!  After designing and mounting the wooden pergola , he has gone on to construct  wooden tables, storage areas and benches.  We have enjoyed wonderful family get- togethers, as the spring weather has been conducive to outdoor mealtimes, studying , working  and camping!

new home made furniture – pallets

Roof top garden (Bel Bel)