Posts by McKinstrysInSpain

“But you … whom I have chosen… I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.…

Celebrating One Year in Malaga! “Truly I tell you, if you have faithas small as a mustard seed,you can say to this mountain,‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.Nothing will be impossible for you.”(Matthew 17:20, NIV) Semana Santa (Holy Week) has begun here in Malaga … for us, that means loving on kids and families…

Merry Christmas from Spain! Joy to the World! But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2:10) We celebrate what God is doing atthe International Church of Malaga! When we landed in March, we knew only one person in the city. We have…

We Give Thanks … For You! T H A N K F U LWe have so much to be grateful for in this season. We are grateful for family and friends, for partners in our call, for the team and the members of the International Church of Malaga, for health and well-being, for God’s grace and…

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“I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Corinthians 1:4, NIV) Thank you for standing with us!    The Apostle Paul declares that missionaries cannot go unless they are sent. THANK YOU for sending us. We could not do this without you. Together, God is using our combined faith sacrifices to make a difference in…

“In his name the nations will put their hope.” (Matthew 12:21, NIV) What is an international church?    When we share God’s call on our lives to plant an International Church in Malaga, Spain, so many follow up by asking this question. Historically, an international church meets four basic criteria: 1) primarily English-speaking, 2) ethnically diverse, 3) evangelical/,multi-denominational, and 4) strong…

“See, I am doing a new thing!    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness    and streams in the wasteland.”(Isaiah 43:19, NIV) Change is a Part of Life    Change is never easy; that’s the understatement of the year! Sometimes we chose change and sometimes change choses us. Change has…