DREAMS REALIZED AT SOUTH ORLANDO SPANISH CHURCH
by Abraham Guerrero
More than a decade ago, a few mission-minded church members joined their pastor in a journey of faith as they decided to go forward with plans for planting South Orlando Spanish, Fla., Church. Because of an unknown field, a huge debt, and other tough obstacles, it seemed more an impossible dream than anything else.
By God’s grace, 130 members packed the small building on October 4 to witness the celebration of a most significant milestone—the mortgage burning. Several grateful church members responded with a loud “Amen!” when church Treasurer Seth Medina announced the accomplishment while holding the framed “Mortgage Paid in Full” document.
“We are grateful for this accomplishment,” said Pastor Abraham Guerrero, “but we can’t afford to think we’re done. Lots of people out there need to hear the Gospel, and we have the responsibility to reach out to them.”
The mortgage burning milestone is part of the church’s 2014-2018 strategic plan which includes reaching the 200-member mark and having a stronger impact in the surrounding community.