Jumagua (Twins)  is the indigenous name of this village that is also a wild life reserve for endangered species in Cuba.  They tells us it is the only place in the world where the blind fish can be found.

 What makes Jumagua special for us is that it is the training site for 25 lay people who go to several villages in the North circuit bringing the good news of God’s love.  We interrupt the class to meet them and hear what moves them to do this work.

Lazaro is a good example. He recently committed is life to God and finds great joy in sharing his new-found faith with others.  You can hear the certainty of his calling in his voice. “I think my gift is to be a missionary pastor”, he tells us.  He’s been attending classes for only one semester where he learns how to share who God really is with others, how to address their concerns and help them live the abundant life that Christ promises.  His message is one of faith, hope and light.

Our team came to encourage (give aliento) the believers in their ministry. And they encouraged us by the passion people in Cuba have for spreading the Gospel. We want to take their model back home into our daily lives and the life of our community.