Well, another first in our Latin life happened yesterday. This one is unforgettable in such a sweet way...
Jonathan and Rebeca, the young couple we were witnesses for a week or so ago in their civil wedding ceremony, will be married tomorrow, Sunday, in the ceremony in the church. Yesterday, they asked us if we would be "padrinos" for the wedding ceremony. I actually was somewhat confused because I hadn't heard that word for awhile and wasn't exactly sure what it meant, but I thought it meant godparent (which it does...) but in the case of a wedding, it means "best man" or "bridesmaid"- the honor attendants in a wedding ceremony. So, it was quite an honor to be asked this and we feel so blessed that they would consider us for this role.
They are a sweet young couple and my heart's desire is to see them grow in their walk with the Lord. Jonathan currently works long hours for a decent wage for Costa Rica, however small for our American standards. But he works hard all week long to provide for Rebeca, her daughter Sheila, and the baby Rebeca is about to deliver. However, he has such a strong desire to serve the Lord in a greater capacity and it is my heart's desire to see God use him in mighty ways in the growth of the Tejarcillos church and in even more ways as well.
Please pray for this young couple and their new life together. Please pray that Matt and I can be encouragers to them both, that we can always speak Truth into their lives, and that our friendship would continue to grow.
Just a glimpse into our lives following JESUS as He leads us to serve Him in the nations. Thanks for stopping by!
2 comments:
Hey guys! Hope you are well. Just a side note on your post about "padrinos"... in Mexico, padrinos actually sponsor the wedding / quincenera / baptism, whatever the occasion is FINANCIALLY. That is, they are the responsible party for paying the bills for food, flowers, etc. We were padrinos for a graduation ceremony one time and we "sponsored/paid for" the flowers. Interesting that it has a different meaning in Costa Rica - not surprising, however. We are finding out that MOST of what we learned in Costa Rica doesn't hold the same meaning in Peru or Mexico!
That is very exciting stuff Brooke hang on to those things when discouragement comes! praying for you guys. love Sandra
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