The Matas in Bethlehem



Stepping Into the Call: The Matas' Journey to Bethlehem

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Complacent Faith: The Crisis of Spiritual Ineffectiveness in the Church.

Moving Beyond Comfort and Complacency into Genuine Faith Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing perfect health, while your doctor sees a fatal diagnosis. That was the Laodicean church. Surrounded by wealth, they claimed to need nothing—yet Jesus found their spiritual condition sickening. Jesus delivers a Stern but Loving



Music Education. A change in perspective.

What is Music Education? Is it forming a Choir? Is it establishing an Instrumental Program? Band? Orchestra? What do you think of when you hear that we are pioneering a Music Program in Bethlehem? As a Music Educator for over 32 years, focusing much of my energy on teaching children



Update: Matas in Bethlehem

Dear Family and Friends, As we continue on the journey of itineration, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the way God is moving. We are incredibly thankful for your support as we continue to share the vision and recruit vital prayer and financial partners. Itineration is a season of



Eagerly Waiting for the Bridegroom: The Extra Oil for Your Lamp.

The biblical meaning of the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids (Matthew 25:1-13) is a stern warning to stay spiritually prepared and vigilant for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He is coming for those who are eagerly waiting for him (Hebrews 9:28). Jesus used first-century Jewish



The Importance of Music, Spiritually.

In a previous post I shared how through the years music has in many ways facilitated my connection with God. Music has been a beautiful gift. So, why music? Why is it such a beautiful gift? Why is this something I want to share with the world? Music not only



📍 Destination Locked: Bethlehem!

God opened the doors and our next mission location is official! Watch the video to see exactly where we are heading to serve and the amazing community we are partnering with. 👇 0:00 /3:09 1× Jerusalem School Bethlehem, Palestine - 100 Fold Studio100 Fold provided a design for an addition



The Great Commission: Cultivating Global Workers

"Therefore go and make Disciples." Matthew 28:19 Cross Assembly is a missions-sending base where we build up and send out Spirit-filled agents of local and global transformation! For five years John & I have been part of this family; Watching this mission statement play out



Understanding your Calling versus your Assignment

From a biblical perspective, your calling is your permanent, overarching purpose to love God, serve Him, and make disciples. Whereas an assignment is the temporary season, location, or role where you carry that purpose out. Your calling remains constant throughout your life, but your assignments will change as God moves



John's Journey

My journey toward Christ began in childhood, sparked by curiosity during Sunday Mass. While I spent many Sunday mornings comparing the statues of saints lining the church walls, my eyes always returned to the man on the cross at the sanctuary's center.  I knew intuitively He was special