Dear Pastor and Congregation,

 Since I wrote last, we have begun a new year!  It is always exciting to begin fresh and new, to set goals for the year and try out best to keep them.  I was looking on the Internet to see what were the most common goals, and I found what I basically expected.  To lose weight, to spend more time with family, and to get out of debt.  But as a Christian I challenge you to set goals that will not only matter for 2010, but also to set goals that will make a difference for eternity.  I encourage you to draw closer to God and do more for Him in 2010 in regards to soul-winning and missions.

 The end of 2009 was truly a blessing.  We were able to visit some churches in December, which is always a very busy time for everyone.  We were also able to spend some time with our families.  One of the greatest blessings for me was to spend  time at my home church and take part in the ministries.  One of the Saturdays, while I was home knocking on doors, I met a young family.  The young man was telling me of his desire to change.  I gave him the Gospel and invited him to church.  He said he would come and on the very next day there he was at church!  He saw me from a distance and waved at me with a huge smile.  He was excited to be there and he did not come alone, he brought his family.  After preaching that Sunday, I got to lead Edgar to Christ.  How exciting it is to see people come to Christ knowing that it is the best decision someone could ever make!

 The year has started off great. We started off on January the 10th with our first meeting and basically have a full schedule until the month of July.  Please pray that God will help us fill all of 2010 with meetings.  Pray that God will give me wisdom and His blessing as I call to schedule the second half of the year.  I believe God leads me to churches to raise support but also to be a blessing and a challenge to the churches I visit in regards to missions.  This is exactly what we want to do. 

The picture at the bottom says "God does not exist, stop worrying and enjoy life."  I wanted to share this with you as I have with some churches I have visited. This is an ad that the atheists have put  on their public buses. I believe this describes what Spain is becoming more and more throughout the years.  We want Spain to hear the truth that there is a God, and that one day they will have to meet Him face to face.  There is truly a work to do.  Please pray that God will supply our support as we desire to be in Spain as soon as possible.

Your Missionaries to Spain,

Francisco and Rebekah Puente

Nehemiah 2:18