Jared Zapata Family: Memories That Last

Dear Reader,

Each day that we have on earth can and will impact those around us in some way. We see the importance of family and the warmth, love, and care that comes from their hearts. We experience the connection to those closest to us that seem to bring them into our lives as family, brothers and sisters. Church family that gathers to your side for support and guidance, and all these combined allowing our lives to have meaning and a chance to influence others. In one moment, we look back and find how important those people in our lives have meant to us, their families, their laughter, their tears; and we come to realize how blessed we are to have them in our lives. When they are gone before us into Heaven their memories carry on in our heart and in our minds that we could carry on for what they had lived for and look forward to seeing them once again in Heaven.

Sunday, June 24^th, we were able to be in Faith Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Frank Fason. We began with a great lesson in Sunday school by Pastor Fason, and for church I was able to have the children for a time of children’s church! What a great time we had as we returned that night for yet another great sermon from Pastor Fason. It was a blessing to be there with the members of Faith Baptist and Gabriella grew attached to Pastor Fason quickly!

We rushed back home right after church to be able to be home throughout that week as we received the news of a very dear friend passing into Heaven early Saturday morning. Bro Johnny Bryant was a very dear person in my life and their family being closely tied to mine for many years. We attended his funeral as many great things were said to comfort the family and memories stated to recognize his life while on earth. He will be missed but take joy in his pain free life in Heaven.

Wednesday I had the privilege to fill the pulpit at my father-in-law’s church, Iglesia Bautista Fundamental, and a great service it was! I was excited to have family there as well as families from my church who had come to visit. I preached a sermon on my heart called “Who Hath Sent You?” as God worked in the hearts of many with many decisions made. The Lord truly can work through those who simply surrender their lives over to Him.

Saturday we head to New Mexico and are looking forward to our visit there! Together, let us remember that memories made are what will be left behind when we are gone.