DAY SIXTEEN

Luke 18:22 "When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."

“Under-reached” People

The Assemblies of God in Argentina has done well in addressing the need for reaching unreached people groups; however, there are many other people groups in need of the Gospel. One socio-economic group in need of Christ is the professional class and the upper class in Argentina. Reaching this group is challenging and many consider the "evangelicals" as a church for the poor and needy.  This creates a gap between those in the upper class and their prejudice towards the gospel. The need is great.  In the Municipality of San Isidro, Buenos Aires, there are over 300,000 people, many of whom are members of the "official church of Argentina." These people remain "under-reached," and many have never received an introduction to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  

We believe the most effective way to reach this "under-reached" group is through church planting.  We have seen new congregations planted throughout the length and breadth of this great land of 45 million residents. However, there are still some 40 million individuals who are not "born again" and many of them are part of this under-reached group.  

In 2013, we planted a church in the heart of San Isidro. It has been exciting to see lives transformed. One particular member who grew up much of her life in the United States testified at her water baptism saying, "My sister has been praying for this day for 30 years!" It is thrilling to see lives changed by the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

There is still so much to do to reach this “under-reached” people group not only in Argentina but also throughout Latin America. In Latin America, there are over 550 million unreached by the Gospel of Jesus Christ- THEY ARE THE OTHER FIVE! And though some of them may be well off economically they are still searching for answers to the emptiness in their souls. Please continue to pray that God would open the hearts and minds of these people in need. 

Rocco DiTrolio - Argentina

Prayer: Lord, there are so many who know of You, but as of yet do not know You.  They are the under-reached. They are part of THE OTHER FIVE.  You have called us to reach them as well.  Though they may be affluent and educated, they still live in spiritual poverty.  Raise up workers and send them forth to reach those who still lack "one thing".  In Your powerful name, we ask this. Amen.