Thursday, October 07, 2010 


October series
Posted on September 21, 2010 by Great Commission Church Monterrey

Decisions are part of our daily lives. So the question is: How can we make decisions that will make a difference in our future? This series will talk about this as we study the lives of these biblical characters as they went through difficult times.
10/3 – Joseph: The right decision in the midst of bitterness
10/10 – Nehemiah: The right decision in the midst of turbulence
10/17 – David: The right decision in the midst of pain
10/24 – Abraham: the right decision against all hope
10/31 – Ruth: A decision that changed generations

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Jorge y Andrea: United for the Cause


This is a great story of two wonderful God-loving people from different countries and background but united by one common cause: making a disciple out of every non-believer.
This is the story of Jorge and Andrea. Jorge was one of the first disciples we reached out to here in Monterrey. He came to know Christ through a mission team from Texas A&M university. That was one of the first trips after we had planted the church here in 2006. Andrea, on the other hand, is a missionary from Honduras who came along with her parents and siblings to serve as missionaries and support our church for two years. Her parents ans siblings went back to Honduras after having done a great job in the college student ministry. That’s where she met Jorge and what she didn’t know at that time was that she was not to go back to her country. She would stay in Monterrey and so she did after they got engaged and later on married.
Their story has been one of growth and of living for the Great Commission. Now they are serving wholeheartedly in a small group along with other couples. They strive to become a couple that would set an example for others. Jorge is being trained in leadership and he is strongly supporting his leader Marco who says: “At first, when they came to our small group, thay had a hard time getting used to being with other older married couples because of their strong connection with the youth but after a while, not only did they adapt smoothly but they wanted to be around us all the time“.
Jorge’s family has accepted Christ and they all come to church on Sunday. His brother Raul has gotten so involved that he has now become a leader himself and he’s also part of the leadership training program we have. This is particularly amazing considering the fact that before they came to church they were unchurched and not saved. “Andrea is interestigly observant and willing to learn and Jorge has a very teachable spirit and does not hesitate to ask when it’s time to learn“, adds their leader.
Jorge has now been entrusted with the church’s accountant job, something he does additionally from his regular job. Andrea is actively involved in many ministries at church such as coffee break and ushers, and she’s serving in her small group as well. Your prayers for them and families like them are always welcome!

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Sunday, May 30, 2010 

New Series in June

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 

Interview with Andrea Vazquez

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Great Commission Church Monterrey

Andrea Vasquez is a dear friend of ours. She’s a dynamic young woman from Monterrey who’s succeeded in her IT career which has taken her all over the world. She’s been attending church for about 6 months, she’s accepted Christ as her savior and she’s getting ready to be baptized. She’s also attending a small group and is growing in her faith. We interviewed her and asker her some simple questions about God’s love story with her.

1. How did you end up coming to our church?

I came to Great Commission Church Monterrey in October 2009. Iwas invited by my boyfriend César Gomez who had been attending church a few months earlier and wanted to share with me what he was learning.

I was born in a Catholic family and since I was a kid I was a follower of Jesus. However, in the last recent years, I hadn’t been attending a church on a regular basis and I just knew I had so much to learn from Him. He seeked me, as a dear lost sheep, and He found me!

2.Why did you decide to stay?

I just love the way the services are designed with a clear message and objective. The messages are usually very relevant and applicable to our daily lives.

The simpleness and, at the same time, depthness of the messages caused in me a great thirst for seeking more and more. And there I was, taking notes, listening to the podcasts all over again, opening my Bible and with a great desire to learn and to be lead.

It makes such a difference to find people with whom you can identify yourself: people who welcome you with open arms and who lead you in a very kind way. People with such a passion for the Lord: they are entire families worthy of being imitated as an example.

3. How do you feel now?

I see with great joy ahead my personal and spiritual growth. The small group and the weekend services are even helping me have a better quality of life. They’re helping me with my family relations and my faith and so much more.

My relationship with Cesar has also strenghtened. We’ve learned to pray together, to read the Bible and to share with one another what God is doing in our lives.

4. How is it that you became a Christian?

It was a process. God laid one by one all the pieces of the puzzle. I think that what really helped me was the Bible studies related to salvation from the discipleship process. I know that we’re all sinners and that He calls us to do good deeds. However, our merciful Father sent his one and only Son to save us and pay for all of our sins and now we gladly welcomes us back home!

5. What do you think God has for your future?

I wish and pray every day of my life for God’s blessing on me, for his unlimited mercy and wisdom. I would like to become an instrument so that many others would know and follow Him.

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Safety issues in our city

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Great Commission Church Monterrey

As you may have already seen or heard on the news, Mexico is suffering from a wave of violence impulsed by organized crime and drug lords especially. Monterrey used to be one of safest cities in Latin America but over the last few years things have changed.

Indeed, there are numerous reports about the drug war going on, not only in Monterrey but in other parts of the country too. The question pertaining us is whether or not this has affected us here. And the answer is yes.

Things seem to be much calmer now but there have been brothers in our church whose lives have been at risk on the road because of criminals trying to steal their cars. Our small groups and church attendance was also affected at some point and the population’s stress and anxiety level rose. Of course, this also gives us a great opportunity to share the Gospel and to work filling people’s needs. We know that in spite of these dark circumstances there’s hope and a purpose for us being here.

These are some of the things that you can pray for:

  • Wisdom for President Calderón and Governor Medina to make the right decisions
  • Open doors for the Gospel
  • Protection for the members of our church and their families
  • Confidence and boldness from our people to share the good news
  • Less corruption in the gorvernment

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Saturday, January 26, 2008 

Facing a new challenge: the hearing impaired!




Sometimes we take for granted the communication we share with other people. We don't even realize the blessing we have of being able to hear and speak, to have attended a school and to be able to interact in our society without any limitations.

One of the brothers attending our church, Noe Rodriguez, has started a school for the hearing impaired called IDIS. It is the only school in the state of Nuevo Leon where they actually teach sign language. It is one of four schools in the country where it is taught. Inspired by his father, who was deaf, he started this organization aimed at serving, caring and teaching the hearing impaired how to communicate with others. IDIS focuses on teaching sign language as the primary language. In Mexico, 99% of the deaf young men and women of high school age do not know how to read or write.





Indeed, instead of considering the children as disabled, IDIS focuses on viewing them as bilingual (sign language and spanish).Our church fell in love with the project and we have formed an alliance with them. There are currently 15 students from all parts of Monterrey attending school. These students come from disadvantaged economical backgrounds. We are overwhelmed by the challenging task of meeting their needs. We would like to serve as a channel of blessing for this amazing initiative. As always there are many ways you can get involved with IDIS:

sponsoring a kid

volunteering (teaching mainly)
bringing mission teams
coming for 6-12 months to learn sign language

pedagogic materials

supplies

office equipment

etc...

We will keep you updated with stories, pictures and our desire to make a difference in the lives of these kids; and to let them know about Jesus' love for them.

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Saturday, June 23, 2007 

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007 

Arts Conference 2007


Sergio with Bill Hybels, Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church

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Monday, January 29, 2007 

4 Laws of Effective Outreach.



Law 1 – Create an Outreach Identity –
Effective outreach begins by establishing an outreach identity at the heart of your churc, including outreach-oriented mission statement, a faith-filled vision and a vibrant logo and branding tools designed to convey your identity.

Law 2 – Attract Visitors by Communicating Your Identity –
People are attracted to your church when you communicate your identity in a compelling way. Your outreach efforts need to convey who you are to the right audience, at the right time, through the right method.

Law 3 – Connect Attenders to Your Church –
Getting people connected with others is most often the key to keeping them around. The connection process is facilitated by having the right materials available to help people find places of connection. Provide tools to let them know about your church's ministries, needs and opportunities to be involved.

Law 4 – Equip Members to be Inviters –
People are your most powerful outreach tool. As you equip your regular attenders with the motivation, knowledge and materials they need to share their faith, they will take the lead in your church's outreach efforts.

From: Outreach.com

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