Francisco and Celia Cordova
Ministry in the Somerton / Yuma AZ area
November 2024
Greetings…
As a church, we continue to move forward, moved by the desire to always be pleasing to God. Times have changed (as you all know), but, still in the middle of it all, the Lord is there always. We have His faithfulness in adding new people to the church, for some of them it’s the first time they set foot in a Christian church. They are eager to learn, their hearts open to God’s Word. We have 3 adults and 4 teens ready to be baptized, soon we will see them take that step of obedience.
Over 2 1/2 years ago they started a remodel project on the sanctuary. The inspector asked them to tear down the existing wall covering down to the frame. He then told them a building permit would be issued. However, he left in short order and this remodel is still pending a permit from the city of Somerton. Around July 2023, Francisco asked that the funds that normally go to him for support, would instead be designated to complete the remodel. Please pray for the permit and resolution for this group. Francisco works at their small painting business. Celia works (38 years) as an LPN at the surgical department as the hospital in Somerton.
Please pray for them as they continue to serve and work with ongoing heart health problems.
October 2023
As you know, our buildings, particularly the sanctuary, have been standing for many years. Though we have put some work in maintaining it and up upgrading here and there, we decided to remodel it. The building at this point is an empty space, same upstairs as the basement. The contractor and his employees have removed everything, drywall, electric wires, for the city inspector to assess the structure and decide what we can do. We ask your prayers for this project, as there have been a few setbacks, the contractor who is a friend of many years had to have emergency heart surgery, later he came down with cancer (he is doing well, praise God), and the inspector that had approved the project left before the permits were extended to us. Now we need to go through a different inspector. We honestly do not know what he will ask for from us. The truth is that God is in control. We are currently meeting in the small building.
As for our health, we can say with all gratefulness, God has been good. I had heart surgery, and though the cardiologist continues to struggle with my medications, God has taken care of me in ways that only He can. My Blood Pressure has dropped to 70-80’s over 40’s numerous times, I have been hospitalized because of these situations, but God has been there for me, always protecting and giving me strength. I am doing good; I am able to work, and I thank Him for the congregation he has allowed me to minister to, in many ways they minister to me and are of encouragement and strength. He has also, and most importantly has given me a family that is there every instance do love and support Celia and me.
Thank you so very much for your prayers, we know God is capable of greater things, greater than man can ever imagine, so we trust Him in every step, and we pray our passion and love for Him, His ministry, never ceases. It is He who has brought us this far and we await still for that day when we will see Him face to face.
God bless you, greetings to the congregation to Pastor Mike and Barbara. God be with you.
Sincerely,
Francisco J Cordova and Celia
