On April 11 the Iglesia del Nazareno of the North Verapaz District celebrated the organization of the Iglesia del Nazareno “Resurrección” (Resurrection Church of the Nazarene) in the Cakcualtzul community, in the municipality of San Pedro Carchá, Guatemala.
The name “Resurrección” is due to the fact that the mission emerged after the storms Eta and Iota strongly affected the Campur community, where the “mother church” is found, “Segunda Iglesia del Nazareno de Campur” (Campur Second Church of the Nazarene). Many of the members had damages and the sanctuary became a supply center and a place for emergency meetings.
“This long-suffering church with a servant’s heart and the Spirit’s power has given birth to a new congregation,” said Francisco Cho, North Verapaz District Superintendent.
Reverend Hermelindo Pop, pastor of the mother church, in a special ceremony, handed over the Cakcualtzul Mission to Reverend Cho for its organization. That same day the council was installed along with the presidents of the following ministries: Nazarene Youth International, Nazarene Missions International, Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries, and Evangelism. Each received useful materials to carry out their ministry.
“It is a blessing God has given us to continue fulfilling the Mission He gave us. How wonderful it is to do God’s work! God is working on the growth of the North Verapaz District,” said Pastor Pop.
“After the floods this seems to be a resurrection of God’s work through His church. This blessing is considered a confirmation of Jesus saying, ‘the gates of Hell will not prevail against it’. To God be all the glory!” said Reverendo Cho.
Source: Reverend Francisco Cho, superintendent of the Guatemala North Verapaz District.
