Let it Snow (Not)!

Thank God of a Good Samaritan who lend me his tractor during our 24 inch snow storm this past weekend.

As expected, we had a hard time getting our entry door open in order to start the process of clean up our unexpected visitor.

I thought that by moving south I would not have to worry as much about snow. I guess I was wrong. Man what a mess! I guess I can make the best of it and build a snow man with the children.

Faces

As I ponder on the past I can't help but pray..."Lord, the many faces I've come across the years, will I see them in heaven." My heart lays heavy for the lost people in the world without Gods love. May God continue to give me strength and valor to continue to press forward towards the goal in bringing the world to the Savior one-at-a-time. Will you join me my brother?

Blessed Anniversary Service

Welcome viewer! I want to share with you some pics of our blessed anniversary service this past weekend. We are celebrating our sixth year here in the state of Maryland. We are so grateful every time Gods presence is felt and sensed in our reunions (Psalms 133).

Thank you for your continual prayers.

Anniversary Service

2003-2009

Host & Pastor

Rev. Hery Santiago

October 24 & 25

Musician's

. Escobar Family

. Tony Gonzalez

Special Speaker

Rev. Rigoberto Vasques

A Sad Reality

The conditions that some people have to live in here in this neck-of-the-woods is sad. For the most part many of the people whom we minister to live in less then humane conditions.

Some of these moble homes have no heat during winter season. I've always struggled with the reality that some people exploit others for financial gain.

The adverage rent for these run down places are roughly $1000.00 a month not including all other utilities.

As you can see the person in charge for maintaining these properties does very little to do so. This window has been broken for at least two years now, children play all around these parts; no one has done anything to fix the problem. So upsetting!

As I ponder on the reality that surrounds me here, I can't help to think about the greatness of my God. God would never exploit us. God loves us. Just to think that all this will be left behind. Jesus said that he is going to prepare a place for us in heaven. What a day that will be!

Our Ministry on The Move

Getting everyone ready for the baptism ceremony

I shared a few words before the baptism

The first candidates name is Lino DeLaCruz. I had the privilage to see saved and baptized both the father and older brother to this young man in the past years.
The second candidates name is Salvador Gomez. When I first met Salvador he was a full blown alcoholic.

It is encouraging to see faithfulness and commitment in the youth.

Praise God for he is good!

This brain still works!

I'm so happy to have been selected to be part of the Human Services Honor Society. I've worked so hard to receive this acknowledgment. I've kept my GPA on high!

Just to think that in a few more months I'll finallly be finishing college. I'm so excited! The very thought of walking down the aisle to receive the degree I've been pursuing since 1996.

You might ask, "What's your plans after this?" My answer is simply, "I desire to continue working with families and use the knowledge I've aquired to furture God's kingdom."

Considering the hard life I lived before coming to the Lord, it is amazing this brain still works!

Our Family Growing

Greeting everyone! I want to take a moment of your time and share some recent photos of my family. My family has grown in the past year from three to five children. As soon as we finalize the adoption for baby Noah, our family will consist of six six children. I believe the promise to Abraham (to prosper and multiply) in scripture has rubbed off on us in likewise manner.

What a perfect match made in Heaven. This year will make fourteen years together.

Our first child will be a teenager this year. Wow! where has time gone!

Malachi says, "Life is good!"

Our princess Sarai has grown up.

Our twin boys are so adoring.

Not everyone is excited in taking pictures.

Hello everyone my name is Noah. I'm two months old and soon to be the youngest in the Santiago family.

Blessed by the Best!

In today's time it seem as though people have no room for Christ in their lives, and the true meaning of Christmas has been watered down to mere reindeers and a fat man in a red suit. It's ashame, it's a reality!
My emphasis to the local congregation was that they give stay faithful to the Lord. Never give up, and never give in! I truely praise God for the fruits we have seen in 2008.

Our children did a wonderful job with a bell ringing special Sunday before Christmas.

La Iglesia Evangélica de Santidad

2008