Towards the end of 2004 and into 2005, Alex met some of our WELS missionaries through a mutual friend named Javier Guzman. Even though Javier did not agree with Biblical, Lutheran doctrine, he introduced Alex to the missionaries, and they started studying together. At first, Alex had a hard time accepting certain doctrines--he himself especially mentions infant Baptism--but he was impressed that the missionary's response was always to say: "Let's see what the Bible says about that..."
Alex credits "God's great, great mercy" for leading him finally to put his own human reason aside and submit to God and his revealed Word. He joined the Lutheran church in October 2005 and immediately started studying in our Bible Institute and Seminary.
He brings with him a wide range of work experiences including: credit assessor, auditor, sales manager and collection agent. He is also quite an entrepreneur, having started his own factory of disinfectant cleaners, a washing machine rental agency, car rental agency, and a handcraft shop. His knowledge of the business world serves him well as he interacts with his community and serves Cordero de Dios (Lamb of God) Lutheran Church in Moca.
Alex is married to Sandra, and they have three children: Joseph, Alexandra and Alejandra. (It is common in the DR for parents to simply combine their names when naming their children.) Sandra and both daughters suffer severe asthma, so we pray the Lord keep them in good health.
"Lord of the Harvest, thank you for providing Alex and his family as gifts to your church. Bless his service to your people."
The Lord bless you with his peace,
NW
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