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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

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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

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📍 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

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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

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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

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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

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Our Purpose

We are thrilled to share that we have been invited to serve as global workers at the Jerusalem School of Bethlehem. After much prayer, it has become abundantly clear: this is the time, this is the place, and this is our assignment. John will be stepping into a key role

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John & Victoria

We are John and Victoria Mata, and this summer, we’re celebrating 30 years of marriage—a journey that began in Georgia and has taken us to the mountains of Colorado and back to the East Coast in North Carolina. Along the way, we’ve been blessed with three children,

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