A Message from Carlos Peralta

Carlos Peralta made an impressive presentation at ECBC concerning his mission experience with Sue Hegarty in Cuba. Here is a bit of what he has to say and an offer he is making to other churches.

In March I had the privilege of spending time again with Sue Hegarty; but this time was different! During 15 days I had the opportunity to travel to Cuba and visit her in her very own mission field. I wish each one of you had the experience that I had! There are pictures of us at the end of this article.


In the past, I had heard that visiting Cuba and its churches is the closest a person can come to experiencing the first century Christian church … especially for those of us who are fluent in Spanish! After twenty two years of listening to Cubans’ stories (remember that Miriam, my beloved wife, is Cuban!), I agree 100%! The Cuban church is thriving with love for Christ and passion for spreading the Gospel. During my trip, I had the opportunity to see Sue in her own mission field, teaching her very own students at the seminary and to see her passion for the Lord and her love for Cuba’s people. She is very grateful to each one of you [all who support her mission work through ABC USA's International Ministries: www.internationalministries.org] that allow her to continue serving God in this land.

Let me share with you just one personal testimony about Cuba as an incredible mission field. On Wednesday March 24, more than 45 churches were united with one purpose: sharing the good news of Jesus! Hundreds made a decision to follow Christ! At the church that I was designated to, even without a regular service, that night over 250 people filled the room! An amazing worship, a powerful ministry to the deaf, and a relevant message were shared. There was not enough room for all the people coming to the altar! And Sue is ministering to this kind of congregation and to people who are ready to know the Lord and be disciples!

As a result of this life changing trip, I prepared a presentation about Cuba, Sue, and her mission and also, a sermon titled: Twenty One Centuries, Two Churches and One Mission: Antioch and Cuba: Lessons for the Church in America Today. Some churches are planning to have us during their pastor's vacation as a pulpit supply preacher and others on a regular Sunday.

I have a mission presentation about Sue and the thriving church in Cuba that can be used as a workshop during a Missions Conference, camp, retreat, etc. If you would like us to visit your congregation, please make contact with us at the address that you find below. We just did a presentation at Exton Community Baptist Church in Exton, PA, and we received wonderful testimonies like the following:


“Dear Carlos,

Thanks for sharing with us your own testimony about what the Lord is doing in Cuba through Susan Hegarty and our partnership with her. After your presentation, there were very few people without tears in their eyes…. It made a difference in our own perspective about Cuba, missions and our role as God’s partners. Please continue with the good fight!”

As you consider inviting us to come and make a presentation to your group or congregation, please pray with me for Sue and for Cuba until all of this nation has an opportunity to know the Lord!