Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Another month has appeared and then departed, leaving behind only pleasing memories of days gone by. With it, toil, cares, trouble, and concern have all withered away, and time has brought us even closer to the blest day of the soon appearing of our Great God and Saviour in the clouds with Glory. How wonderful it will be to finally shuffle off this mortal coil of sin, shame, and woe, and take on the likeness of Him who knew no sin!
But until the Morning Star arise, I’ve determined the more to press on to the mark of the high calling of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, enjoying, admist a sea of problems, the few small blessings that God sends my way.
March has been both a month to remember, and a month to forget. Inspite of pain, horrible sicknesss, continual car trouble, and more, God’s blessed with the joy of seeing some fruit in the lives of some converts. And rather than dwell upon the ill that’s befallen me, I’d rather you rejoice with me in the good.
On the 18th, I had the most wonderful opportunity to perform my first wedding ceremony between Jose Martir Martinez, and Blanca Gladis Sanchez. They have been attending services with me in Quebrada de Lajas, for some time. I lead Blanca to the Lord back in January, and then stressed to her and Martir their need to get married to preserve their testimony. They agreed, and I had the priviledge of taking them to La Esperanza to the “Alcalde” (Mayor’s office) on Friday March 12th, for their “civil” vows. I then presided over the Marriage ceremony in Quebrada de Lajas the following Thursday.
Many people were in attendance, including many of their lost family members and friends. I used the opportunity to preach about “Marriage in the Bible.” I not only showed them the first Marriage in Genesis between Adam and Eve, and taught them God’s commands for married couples from a Biblical standpoint, but I was careful to show how marriage relates to salvation in the type of Christ and the Church and stressed their need to trust Jesus Christ as their Saviour. I closed by speaking of that most glorious and last of all Marriages, “The Marriage of the Lamb” in heaven, and pleaded with them to come to Christ so they won’t miss out in being there.
During the service, the Honduran people have a custom which seemed a little “Catholic” to me. After they say their vows, they have the two kneel before the preacher, and he is to lay his hands on their head and pray for them. This made me feel rather uncomfortable, and to me seemed quite “Popish,” so I just kneeled with them, and prayed that God would bless them and use them.
After the wedding, we ate our fill of “Nacatamales” at Martir’s house. About eighty people in total came, and it was a great time of fellowship, food, and fun.
Thanks again for all your prayers and support.
“To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and for ever. Amen!” (Jude 25).
Robert Ray Breaker III
Missionary in Honduras
1 Sam. 12:24!
Mr. and Mrs. Martinez
Me with the Bride and Groom
