Bonilla's Ministry Video Blog

Enjoyed both of our opportunities we had to share with First Presbyterian Church Lake Wales. Thank you so much for your partnership in the gospel.
"I PRAY THAT YOUR PARTNERSHIP WITH US IN THE FAITH MAY BE EFFECTIVE IN DEEPENING YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF EVERY GOOD THING WE SHARE FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST." PHILEMON 1:6

Thank you so much First Presbyterian Church Lake Placid for you partnership in the gospel. I made this short aerial video during our recent visit to this wonderful and growing ARP Church.
"And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8

Thankful with our Eastbridge Presbyterian Chrurch (PCA) family in Mt Pleasant, SC for the invitation to share during their missions fest 2020 “CAN I GO TOO.”
• Friday we shared an introduction of our family and ministry soon after the covered dish dinner.
• Saturday, we shared during a breakfast with the missions committee.
• Saturday afternoon we shared with the youth about the challenge and reward of missions and what being on a short term missions with us would be like.
• Sunday, we shared during the Sunday School time. We were invited to share our ministry and challenge our brothers and sisters from Eastbridge Presbyterian Church to step out and share their faith as missionaries too.

Juan Carlos & Ruth Bonilla began missionary service with World Witness in 2003, with Ruth serving in children and youth ministry in San Luis Potosí and Rio Verde, Mexico. In 2005, Ruth became World Witness Short-Term Missions Coordinator. Juan Carlos, a native of Ecuador, received his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Erskine Theological Seminary and was ordained in the ARP Church under Catawba Presbytery. From 2001-2004, he pastored in Mexico and in 2008 was commissioned as World Witness Short-Term Missions Coordinator. In February 2011, the Bonillas moved to Guadalajara, Mexico, where they established a Church. In 2014, the Lord re-directed them to Spain and to the work of planting a missional and multicultural led congregation among young professional families in Madrid. The Bonillas have two daughters, Esther Catherine and Sarah Pressly.

Day 5...
Today was such a good last day! The kids decorated their picture frames and put our group picture in the frame so that they will always remember English Camp. Then we played 4 corners, but only with 3 corners because in Italy they celebrate the 3 wise men. We even had our very own La Befana (Italian Santa Claus) fly across the room. For snack we decorated cookies to look like Italy's flag. To close out the week we all watched the videos from each day showing what we had all done. The kids loved seeing all the games and activities they did throughout the week and the parents loved seeing the joy their kids had each day. It was so sad to say goodbye, but it was extremely heartwarming to see the how much the kids, parents, and teachers enjoyed this week. The kids came to the camp to learn more about English, but I ended up learning even more from them. - Anne Kiser
Christmas around the world - Italy
Sharing Christ's love while teaching English.

Day 4 of English Camp took us to Germany where we learned about St. Nicholas Day, Christmas Markets, the season of Advent with the advent wreath and how the tradition of decorating Christmas trees began. The most popular part of the day was snack time when we decorated and then ate our gingerbread houses! After a few rounds of 4 Square, hopscotch and jumping rope we returned to find a German Christmas Market in our meeting room. The children were thrilled to be given some money and allowed to shop for candies and toys! - Greg and Michele Harbin
Christmas around the world - Germany.
Sharing Christ's love while teaching English.