CUBA COMMITMENT

CUBA COMMITMENT

I am sorry this took so long getting out. Apparently I had a virus invade my computer. Does Satan really think that a virus will stop updates about Cuba? He may try a number of things but I know that the LORD is great! We attended a conference last week in Fort Worth. There I met men that I had not met before, those have been praying for Cuba for some time now. Isn’t it strange that the LORD will use many mouths to carry HIS message? Are you praying? Do you have others praying with you? Do you make it a matter of time in your schedule at Church to have people pray for the miraculous opening of Cuba? If so, please tell me. It would be such a blessing for our people to know that. This week Brother Bruce Martin returned from a trip into Central America. After his return he informed me of a conversation he had with an old friend. This man is a strong Baptist and has made trips into Cuba recently. After discussing the facts with Brother Bruce I wanted to let you know what we discovered from this mans report.

It takes an $85.00 US to attain a religious visa. This is separate from the Permit we discussed in a few e-mails ago. This visa is obtained by having a sponsoring Church in Cuba sponsor you into the country. This enables you to preach and teach as needed – otherwise it is illegal. When he arrived into the country he was stuck at the counter until the sponsoring Church came there. Of course he was trapped for some time (Cuban timing). After some time they eventually showed up and they began their journey to Santa Clara from Havana. This was done in a 48 Dodge that broke down on the way. This Brother was there at the Church for two weeks teaching and preaching. The first question would be – were they receptive to the messages? This schedule could help us see the impact – Devotionals 8-9a.m. every morning. Then they had classes from 9 a.m.-12p.m. every day. Then after lunch they returned from 1-4p.m.in more classes. A little break occurred and then started evening worship from 6 - ? The messages and lessons given were all in Spanish of course but dealt with subjects such as; marriage, divorce, remarriage, the head of the home, and Church. These subjects were much needed – the home in Cuba is a mess! All of these subjects prick right to the heart of every Church we saw while there also. They had many decisions – 29 saved, 10 rededications, 6 Baptisms. There was other teaching in the institute this Brother is trying to establish there. They included Intro into the Old Testament, Systematic Theology, and Bible study methods. This is the main reason this man investigated Cuba was to start these institutes – this may be a very good contact for some of the men wanting to go in and work in Cuba. At least we know they will be receiving good doctrine that we can trust. He had also mentioned they were able to take books, and Bibles. Their attendance was from all over the province. This is noteworthy to see that the message wants to be heard – even if it is controversial such as the home. Please pray for the Pastor of that Church – I cannot tell you his same because of security of that man and his family, but I can tell you that we can pray for “Brother C”. The Lord will know – this is about as specific as I can be for now.

In HIS Service,

Travis A. Jones

travis@metrobc.org

cuba@metrobc.org

Metropolitan Baptist Church

6051 Azle Ave.

Ft Worth, TX 76135