The "La Libertad church building project" page exists to document the effort of the Christians of the La Libertad church congregation to collaboratively fund and build a place of worship in a suburb of León, México. This is a special newsletter, apart from the Baker family newsletter, which will detail the happenings in the construction of the church building for the La Libertad church plant. Let
me give you a quick timeline of events as far as this church-plant is concerned. In December 2010, nearly three years ago, two families from the Leon Sur congregation decided that it would be beneficial to plant a church in their area of the city (they were taking two different buses to get to church). They were sent off with the blessings of the church. Throughout these first years of the church, there have been times of strong membership, but also trials and difficulties, just like any church experience over time. They have spent time evangelizing, discipling, and celebrating. Although the growth has been steady, they are dedicated to the work in one of the hardest, most difficult areas of the city. In October of last year, they started to consider looking for a piece of land where they could build a building, in order to get out of the crowded house where they are now. They sought a good location, and also an affordable price. After a few months of searching, they decided on a corner lot, not too far away from their current location in a member’s home. At this point, they are paying monthly payments in order to pay off the land. Most of the members are construction workers or factory workers, and do not have a lot of extra money. They are committed, however, to giving the first fruits of their labor to God. They are sacrificing in order to pay for the land where someday, their church building will be. They tell me that to them, it is an investment in their kids’ lives also, because they know that through sacrifices and good examples, their children will follow in their footsteps. There you have the initial back-story to what is now taking place. The pictures that follow will speak much more and do a better job than I ever could. The next page will contain more details as to what will happen next. We ask for your consideration and prayers. God bless! - Ben and Peter Baker, October 2013
