Jared Zapata Family: Generation to Generation

Dear Reader,

Psalms 78:6 states : “ That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children.”

What great importance does each generation hold in the world we live in today! With each passing year another group of young people enter into the world ready to make a difference and influence the small portion in which they will live. As every school year comes to a close another group of students enter into an adult life embracing challenges and dreams that they have looked forward to with great excitement. Each year a generation passes away having completed their lives here on earth, some hoping that those they have left behind will carry on with what they had worked so hard to begin. No matter what a person may think of themselves, each and every one of us make some sort of impact on the world and in people’s lives; however, it is up to us as to what sort of influence that is. This is one of the main purposes of our ministry of Reaching the Next Generation, that the generations to come might be able to have a positive and Spiritual influence on those around them reaching many with the Gospel.

These thoughts came as I pondered on all the events that took place in the month of May. We had the opportunity to be able attend many graduations encouraging young people to keep going in their next step in life and in the will of God. Elyssa’s younger brother, Andres, graduated from high school, and we are very proud of his accomplishments. As he continues on, going to Bible college and serving God, our prayers for him is that he too will pursue great things for God and allow Him to use him in the generation coming up. Danny, the oldest of Elyssa’s brothers, graduated from Commonwealth Baptist College in Lexington, KY and what an exciting night that was. As he even now has gone to assist a pastor in Maryland we see how God has used him to carry on what he had been taught to help others come to know Christ. These graduations along with many others in connection to our home church, Parkside Baptist Church, really allowed me to see what great potential was coming up, surrendered and ready to serve God.

The month ended with a mission’s conference in Denham Springs, LA, and what a great encouragement that was to us. The kind people under the leadership of Pastor Robinson prepared a week of inspiring messages along with great fellowship. Our hearts were touched and I can personally say that with all the preaching, slides, music, and testimonies I was encouraged even more about missions! It was very clear that those who attended made some life changing decisions, and many committed sacrificially new amounts towards their faith promise giving.
We are looking forward to the month of June as we will be spending most of the time in the state of Arkansas! Continue to pray God opens many doors!