This week in the Ministry....
Monday visited neighboring hotels to inquire of any English speaking staff members. Visited Hotel Bambito (about 10 minutes up the mountain from Volcan) and met an individual Jose who has worked @ Hotel Bambito for 29 years. Probably in his sixites and was very receptive to Bible message, so I plan on returning and demonstrating the Bible study arrangement with him. Visited another hotel and got into conversation in Spanish with receptionist asking how much the rates were and if she knew anyone who spoke English. We also inquired about if she knew of any house rentals in the area. She proceeded to pick up phone and got me in touch with Jorge (George) who has a ranch in Volcan with some rent houses. We visited him and it turned into a witnessing opportunity as Jorge who is Greek has been in Panama for over 15 years recently lost his wife to death (4 months ago). So we were able to place "When someone you love dies" brochere with him. Looking to make him a return visit but not interested in any of his rentals that he has available.
Wednesday--- (David) Stephanie had here study with Tonya in the park. Very promising study. I found a man who speaks English he works in Autopart store was set up as return visit in order to demonstrate Bible study.
Thursday ----(Puerto Armulles) purpose of our trip was to turn over some studies that the Gilby family had but needed some other friends to take over study. Since we aren't planning to make Puerto Armulles apart of our weekly schedule. We had some friends accompany us to turn over the studies. While Stephanie was at a study in a neighborhood. I decided to take a walk with Oliver and see if we could find anyone in the neighborhood that we could witness too. I came to find a 66 year old lady named Mrs. Silva who is here for the summer while school is out. She is a teacher in Pearland, Texas and her husband is trying to obtain his US citizenship so for close to 2 years she has been coming out to be with her husband. I was able to have a 1 hour Bible discussion with her. I placed a Bible teach book with her and currently making arrangements to have a sister that will be going to Puerto Armulles come and study with Mrs. Silva.
Friday--- (Boquete) I started study with young lady who works in the Airbox office (Jessica). I presented the Bible teach book with her as a "special gift" for her. She opened to the page where her name goes and she put her name in it. I introduced her to Stephanie and we plan on going through chapter 1 next week....
