How Far Will You Go to Save a Soul?

The Cathedral of Faith in Buenos Aires has multiple services with around 2,000 attending most services... even on week days.  In practically every service there are at least 20 new people at the altar.  These are taken to a room with counselors who pray with them and note down their addresses for follow up.

One of the address cards was from a young man who lived in the small town of Monte about 70 miles south of Buenos Aires.  One of the brothers, undaunted by the distance, took a bus and traveled to Monte and found the young man to strengthen his faith.  Then he started visiting him weekly and later started a home meeting with this young man's friends and relatives.  This soon developed into one of the hundreds of cell meetings of the central Cathedral of Faith.  

Two years ago they sent them a pastor for their little flock and were able to rent a building and started the "Monte Cathedral of Faith."  The young man in the black suit is the guy who started all this by visiting the central Cathedral of Faith church and leaving his address.  And this is where I preached on Sunday, March 10, my 4th day in Argentina for this trip.  

How much is a hug worth?  I'm not sure, but I know it's more than a million dollars!  And this little blonde sweetie was giving them away freely.  I was literally swamped with love by everybody, especially the kids.

After the service the people were all hugging, Argentinean style and talking... when I suddenly noticed that the little kids had spontan-eously organized a circle up front and were dancing joyfully.  I couldn't resist the temptation to join the circle.  

Ralph