Higgins’ Herald
Vol. X, Issue 1, March 2008
Old Custom, Old Problem
What would you do if your daughter suddenly just disappeared? That is exactly what happened to Santiago Narànjo, one of Max Lathrop’s original disciples, and leading Manifestor in San Lorenzo. It was a sad tale he had to tell us. It seems it is an old native custom for a young man to secretly get to know a young lady, and then to just make off with her to his home, where they are married. Unfortunately, the poor parents of the bride are left to worry, wondering whether their precious daughter has been kidnapped, or what.
After some tense days of worry, they finally heard from the “groom’s” family, letting them know where their daughter was. Now Santiago and his family are trying to minister to the new groom and his family, and the young man is attending services with the Naranjo’s in San Lorenzo, and seems to be learning more of the Gospel. Please pray that this young man will be converted, and that his larger family will also come to know the Gospel, to the great Glory of Immanuel!
Books & More books!
On his last visit to Tarascan-land, Bill brought several big boxes packed full of solid Puritan and Reformed books and pamphlets in Spanish. Owen, Manton, Boston, Calvin, Pink, Murray, Goodwin, and a host of other solid authors have been translated into modern, readable Spanish, for the edification of God’s people in the Spanish-speaking world. Some of these books are for the elders and leaders, some for the laity. We rejoice that we were able to bring many of these helpful works to the Manifestors of the Glory of God there in Michoacàn.
Reformation Conference–Paracho
While we were visiting the Tarascan territory, we took part in the Reformation Day celebrations there. Bill taught about Ulrich Zwingli and the Swiss Reformation at the church in Paracho. Rev. Greg Poorman also preached during the conference. The entire event was conceived and organized by the leaders of the Manifestors. There were lectures, music, worship services, and fellowship dinners. The conference was very well-received.
Thank you for your prayers for our work among the Tarascans. We would ask that you continue to lift up the ministry of the Manifestors. Also lift up Misael Custodio, and his many responsibilities, both among the Tarascans, and at Juan Calvino Seminary in Mexico City. Misael has struggled some with his health recently, as has his wife. We also appreciate your prayers for Rev. Greg Poorman, as well as his family, and his church, the Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church, in Painesville, Ohio.
The Higgins’ Herald is published as often as we can get to it. The opinions expressed herein are those of the Editor-in-chief, and/or its Editorial staff, unless we didn’t really mean to put it just that way. For any blessing you may receive from this publication, we give all glory to our Lord. For any blame, it lies with me. sic biscuitus disintegrat, cum grano salis.Editor-in-chief: Bill Higgins; Supporting Editorial Staff: Tammy Higgins, Tabitha Higgins, Jared Higgins, Ian Higgins, William Higgins.
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Posted on May 15th, 2008 by WBM Board
Filed under: Newsletters, Mexico
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