Circumstances versus Facts

Circumstance: a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another: a subordinate or accessory fact or detail.

Fact: The quality of being actual, a piece of information presented as having objective reality, in fact: in truth.

We are definitely faced with many circumstances surrounding our lives. Conditions and details that determine another; but one must consider that all the circumstances in the world do not change the fact that most of the people around us; in our neighborhood, community, city, and country are dying lost and going to a Devil's Hell unless we share what we know about Christ and what He has done for the whole world!

Let's not allow the circumstances surrounding us, overrun the fact that is before us!

Who are we making a name for?

We live in a dangerous time where many do not and will not lift up the Son of God. Who are we living our lives for? As we go through our Christian lives it should be our hearts desire to bring glory to our Saviour. We see this danger way back in Genesis chapter 11 and verse 4. "And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth." As there are literally thousands of fundamental works across the world; as individuals we truly need to settle in our hearts that we will make a name for Christ and not ourselves!!

January and February Prayer Letter

Dear Pastors and Praying Friends, January and February 2009

Thank You:

First of all, as a family we would like to thank everyone that had a part in sending us cards and love gifts for this Christmas. It was a true blessing to have the extra come in and enable us to enjoy a wonderful first Christmas in Chile with our family. Your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten! Ephesians 5:20 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”

Christmas and New Year:

We did enjoy a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. We had a great time with friends and also as a family as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. There are so many people that miss out on the real reason for Christmas, what a shame, but what an opportunity for us as Christians to let them know what it’s really all about! Stephanie and the children made home-made sugar cookies for the neighbors and we delivered them with a Spanish gospel tract. They were cheerfully received and we pray that God’s Word will penetrate their hearts!

Up-coming Year:

We are looking forward to this up-coming year. We are excited about all the things that will unfold in the very near future. Language school will end later on this year and the time will come to plant a church soon after that. Be in prayer with us as this time comes, that we will be exactly where the Lord wants us. There are so many people and so little time!


Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Chris and Stephanie McBryar

Chris and Stephanie McBryar

TRIP TO TALCA, CHILE

The family decided to take a trip to a city named Talca this past Monday. It is located about 2.5 to 3 hours south of Santiago. This was one trip of many that we will probably take over the next several months. The options are almost endless when one thinks about where the Lord may want us to start our first church. Be in prayer with us for what the future holds and where the Lord will have us to be. We have several pictures that we took and you will notice two things in particular. There is a picture of a J.W. Church and also of a Catholic Church. Beside that, when we first arrived in the city it was lunch time. We went to: of course McDonalds! While there we saw four Mormons having their lunch as well. We talked to a lady named Judy at McDonalds for about 15 minutes and during our conversation we asked her about Baptist Churches in the area. She said that she did not know of any and the whole time we drove around we did not see any either.

Christmas With Missionary Friends

We enjoyed a good Christmas here in Chile. We were able to spend Christmas day with several other missionary families. Everyone had a good time together. The kids played outside and the adults stayed inside trying to stay a little cooler: Yes it is hot here! The families included were the Holts, Kenneys, McBryars, and the Rogers. It's good to have other Americans to fellowship with. Here are a couple of group pictures of the day.

Los Dominicos

The family had a good time Christmas shopping for presents for family back home. We went to a unique shopping area called Los Dominicos. We picked up typical items for here in Chile, but are not common in other places. I took several pictures while there and you will notice the little boy that I got a picture of. I'm not sure who he is exactly, but he was interested in getting his picture taken. I can't include pictures of the presents obviously since they are surprises for family back home.

God bless,

The McBryar Family

THANKSGIVING IN CHILE

Our family enjoyed a great time around the table this morning. We decided to do a THANKSGIVING breakfast and go around the table expressing what everyone was grateful for. It's amazing how many things you can think of that the Lord blesses us with each and every day; but the number one response would have to be the LORD HIMSELF! Where would we be, if it was not for Him and what He did for us! Amen!

We are especially thankful to our family, friends, and those that support us through their prayers and finances: Allowing us to be in Chile to share Jesus Christ!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and we love you all!

Chris, Stephanie, Delaney, Bailey, and Morgan McBryar