Team Cueva is on a new adventure!

from Carlos ...

I wanted to send an update to those of you who have been faithful in prayer and support of Team Cueva. Also to those who have only heard of us. As you may or may not know, a little over two years ago we came out to California from Liverpool NY, in faith, responding to God’s call. Two years ago we started a bilingual church called Norte in Long beach CA. We had a great time of growth both in our church and in our personal lives. That time has now come to a close, for us. Norte continues to meet.



Today we are beginning a new journey by joining Living Spring Christian Fellowship as they love and serve the community of Garden Grove, California. Every decision that we make and have made in regards to life and ministry have been a matter of serious prayer. Please know that any money or prayers that you sent our way have been a blessing and not in vain. You may have some questions and I trust that the following may answer some of those. If not, please feel free to send me an email or call me so we can have further dialogue.



What is Norte?

With God’s leading and your support and the support of Light and Life Christian Fellowship, we began a church service to help reach the Spanish speakers in the community of long Beach. During the last two years we have seen God move. We saw conversions, baptisms and met weekly in bible study and a Sunday service. As part of our ministry we also began a relationship with Ramona Park, a local park.



Was Norte a success?

Yes! Initially we came out to help reach Hispanics period, but we ended up having a service in their language complete with music and preaching. What I am most excited about is that Norte continues even as Team Cueva moves on. I believe that God used us initially for that purpose and now He is leading us into a new adventure.



What happens to Norte?

Norte will continue. Right now Norte is under the leadership of Sam Romero and Paul Vargas. Some of you may remember them as they were serving along side me when the mission team was here. I am still a resource if needed and very much a part of the outreach that we will continue at Ramona Park.



What is Ramona Park?

A year ago God impressed upon me the idea of adopting this park. The park was in our neighborhood and was in rough shape both physically and spiritually. This area is a low income area where gangs and prostitutes frequent. I felt like God wanted it to be used for His purposes. So…in partnership with Light and Life and especially their Children’s Pastor Sandy Bond, we decided to do several events to love this community. We have done at least three events and they have been a delight to the children, staff, and community. One of the events was a community festival that was put on by the missions team from Liverpool Community Church.



What will you guys do at Living Spring?

As I sensed that our work at Norte was coming to an end God was already putting the pieces to our new plan together. One of the Pastors in our conference was looking for an associate for His church. I met with Pastor John and quickly realized that God was in this. Pastor John is passionate about the people of this church and community and I know with the experience I gained in Liverpool and over the last two years at Norte, I will be able to help this church reach the community.