I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to share an update on the latest in Somerton, AZ.
This week we will have a couple of contractors come and look at the main building. Please pray with us that we can make the best decision. The church buildings have been a challenge, particularly this one, the main sanctuary, since it’s the oldest of the two. We don’t know what the next step will be, but we trust the Lord will guide to that which is best.
We continue to pray and work so that not only new people will come to the Lord, but so that we as a church, as His children can walk with Him daily.
We appreciate your spiritual and emotional support. Greatly appreciate your prayers.
Sincerely,
Francisco and Celia
it be resolved either way. They continue to meet in their building next door.)
As the year comes to an end, we have to say God is good, always has been. There has not been a moment, an instant where His loving hand depart from us. In all our troubles and joys, God has always been present.
This past year, we saw family members, church family members depart this earth, some suddenly, others after months or even years of illness. But we also saw how, with great love and power, He blessed each of our families, our church, and church family with so much. Frequently we are blessed with new comers. Some have come for a visit, to see what this church going thing is about, others make it their home, and slowly begin to grow in His word.
We continue to work for Him, sharing the gospel with the non-believer. Not with loud voices, or loud noise, but like the drop of water upon a rock, little by little, one by one until it breaks it.
We are giving home bible studies on discipleship, and continue to make the move to Yuma.
Our friend, who was dying of cancer continues to come to church with her husband, she states she will always be thankful to God for giving her a second chance. We are grateful for her new life in Christ.
Thank you again for everything you have done, for your friendship, and most of all, your prayers.
God is good.
Francisco and Celia
We want to thank you for your support through the years.
Rafael is the only provider for his family. States your contributions help with their daily expenses and also it is used within the ministry in San Luis.
We are thankful to our God for He is good. We praise Him for all that He is and does.
Thank you as well for lifting us in prayer, for your support in every way.
We have been working mostly with witnessing to others, sharing God’s love with a world that does not realize how much they need it.
In January we had the blessing and privilege of seeing this young man be baptized. He has enrolled in the military, and has been gone for 1 week now. But he asked to be baptized prior to leaving.
Yesterday we rejoiced in seeing our 3 grand daughters be baptized, as well as this young lady, Maricela. Maricela came to the Lord about nine months ago. She is loving this new life in Christ. Last week she approached my husband telling him she could not wait until he recuperated from his surgery, (which is on May 10). Our grand daughters had also expressed their desire to be baptized, so we planned for yesterday.
A young man (Jiovanny) who is on his first year of college also wanted to be baptized, but will wait on his dad who was out of town this weekend. Jiovanny started visiting us (his dad would bring him, and he still rides with his dad) when he was an eighth grader. He has changed and grown so much.
God is good. Always. We continue to move forward, seeking His will in all we do.
Francisco and Celia Cordova
We are starting this 2025 with new hopes, new plans, and lots of excitement and anticipation on how God will move among our members and the community. Our emphasis will is to witness on one to one basis to our family, our friends, and neighbors. We are listening to a series of preaching on “How do I become servant for God?”
God has been patient, and loving with each one of us. My husband and I believe that for us to become the person He wants us to be, it is important to have a grateful heart, no matter the circumstances. We share this with our fellow Christians, our congregation.
We have found a place that distributes large amount of groceries for a minimum fee, so we are starting a small food bank, where we want to share the food with our community, as we also share the good news to them.
Again, thank you for your prayers and you continued interest on the work in Somerton
We have implemented a “prayer partner” system, where you are certain there is “one” person lifting you up in prayer.
Blessings:
Celia
Pastoral Work Report May-June-July 2025
Monday: Discipleship of a marriage.
Tuesday: Praise group rehearsal and Women’s Meeting.
Wednesday: Prayer service and Bible study.
Thursday: (Rest)
Friday: Classes for Marriages and Men. (one Friday for weddings and another Friday for men)
Saturday: Youth meeting and Bible study.
Sunday: Sunday School and Worship service.
On June 29 we had baptisms, there were ten brothers who were baptized.
Today the whole church is working to prepare the holiday Bible school to be held on July 30, 31 and August 1, 2 and 3.
This Sunday afternoon (20-Jul-25) in the afternoon we were working to maintain the temple facilities, bathrooms and tree pruning.
The women were preparing materials and crafts for the holiday Bible school.
Bible Studies –
On Sundays in Sunday school we finish determining the book of Ephesians with the theme “Why Do I Need the Church?” We are now studying “Salvation by Grace.”
Monday discipleship “Abundant Life”.
Women’s Tuesday theme: Varied according to needs.
Wednesday Bible study “Revelation”.
Theme: “The things which thou hast seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be after these.”
Friday: one Friday for weddings and another Friday for men
- Marriages theme: Strengthening marriages.
- Manly theme: “The model man of God”.
Saturday Youth theme: “Consecration and Christian Life”.
Attendance –
Sundays are varied, although we have taken on the task of counting the attendance.
Sunday 18-May-25 68 People
Sunday 25-May-25 68 People
Sunday 1-June-25 73 People
Sunday 8-June-25 85 People
Sunday 15-June-25 48 People
Sunday 22-June-25 103 People
Sunday 29-June-25 105 People
Sunday 6-July-25 74 People
Sunday 13-July-25 79 People
Sunday 20-July-25 81 People
Pastoral Report “Summary” Year 2024
JANUARY: We went all over the church to distribute clothes to the neighborhoods that are on the shores, we did evangelistic worship, we handed out brochures and we prayed for the needs of the people who attended.
FEBRUARY: The youth of New Hope Baptist Church organized a youth congress with an approximate attendance of 120 young people with the theme: “Purity and the Unequal Yoke.”
MARCH: As a church we support a group of Americans to finish and deliver 2 houses for low-income families.
It should be noted that as a Church we support with labor, in the foundation floor and make the brick walls up to the dala (the houses are 2 floors).
APRIL
MAY: We had a candidate for baptism and a sister was baptized.
JUNE
JULY: We had a holiday Bible school with an attendance of approximately 60-70 children with the theme: “Activate your faith”.
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER: The women’s team held a conference with an attendance of approximately 150 women on the theme: “Dressed to Triumph in God.”
OCTOBER: Whole Church Work for Mission Trip
NOVEMBER: We had a mission trip to the city of San QuintÃn, Baja California (9 brothers from the New Hope Baptist Church).
DECEMBER: Preparing dramas for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebration.
It should be noted that the entire year 2024 was discipled so that today 2025 ten brothers will be baptized.
We are starting this 2025 with new hopes, new plans, and lots of excitement and anticipation on how God will move amongst our members and the community. Our emphasis will is to witness on one to one basis to our family, our friends, and neighbors. We are listening to a series of preaching on “How do I become servant for God.”
God has been patient, and loving with each one of us. My husband and I believe that for us to become the person He wants us to be, it is important to have a grateful heart, no matter the circumstances. We share this with our fellow Christians, our congregation.
Again, thank you for your prayers and you continued interest on the work in Somerton.
Blessings:
Celia