Santa Rosa Church / Strout informa

Church Activities 2011

Sunday Traditional meeting.

Wednesday Short devotional and 30 m prayer

Saturdays -Family time, like Sunday school -1 Saturday of the month Ladies -1 Saturday of the month Men -3 Saturday of the month couples -2 & 4 Saturday, Youth group.

Short summary of its history.

2008-2009

The new church was started on October 5th 2008, with a total congregation of 0, and in a city where we did not have any contacts.

Our first year in church planting was very difficult. We saw over 20 different people come and go, but few really looking to find God. During the year we tried all in our power to reach out into the community, but with little results. During the year every time we needed encouragement God brought someone to the church. At the end of the year there was a core group of 9.

2009-2010

We continued with outreach ministries, and started the year with a children's activity. After lots of hard work since 2008, Ita and I where able to see this ministry flourish. Today the children ministry is one of our main meetings and is an outreach to our community. We experienced lots of hard trials which made us and the church grow. During this year we encouraged and trained the people of the church to take responsibility for leading and teaching. Also we were encouraged to see some men of the church want to serve in their church. At the end of the year there was a core group of 20 people.

2010-2011

We continue with all activities, outreach, and training. Larry and Melissa Strout are continuing the work, during our 6 months in the US.