Construction at Seminario Wesleyano de Venezuela

Work is moving forward on the renovation of the buildings on the Seminario Wesleyano de Venezuela in La Piedad, a suburb of Barquisimeto, Venezuela. The photos attached here show the work on the Men's Dormitory, including new electrical, plumbing, ceiling, paint and other improvements. Much of this work is being done by members of the United Methodist Churches in the area as well as other denominational churches whose pastors attend the seminary.

This work is in preparation of the first classes being held on the property in January, 2009. Academic Dean David is directing this work from here in the US as he is recovering from knee replacement surgery and shoulder surgery. He and his wife hope to return to Venezuela in January.

The rest of us are doing our best to raise the $250,000US needed to pay the remaining 2/3 of the purchase price of the property. This is due at the end of February, 2009. Please join us in praying for God to provide these resources and for us to use them in a way that will greatly advance the cause of the Kingdom in Venzuela and all of Latin America.

You can send your gift for this project to Venezuela Now, Inc., PO Box 1655, Duluth, GA 30096. God will bless your generosity and sacrificial giving for this worthy and strategic effort.

Venezuelans Vote

As Americans finish a political race, Venezuela enters one. This Sunday Venezuelans will go to the polls to elect governors and mayors all across Venezuela. As you prayed for the elections in the US, I would simply invite you to pray for Venezuelans as they make significant decisions for the future of their country. I would also encourage you to do some research in secular news sources to better understand the issues voters face in Venezuela.

It is the policy of Venezuela Now, Inc. to completely abstain from political comment or take a position on the political issues in Venezuela. We believe the work we are doing is too important to be compromised by political opinion or activism by non-Venezuelans. While we each have our own personal opinions, we will not use this vehicle to advance those opinions.

Again, please pray for a peaceful electoral process in Venezuela and for God's will to be done through the will of the people of Venezuela.