Thursday, July 29, 2010

Thursday July 29th

It's been a great and blessed week we are are approaching our last day and I think everyone here is torn between the emotion of going home and leaving new friends and family. I know that I have said I would post some pictures and I am sorry I havn't but I will tonight. Look below to see the photos from the VBS and Celebrate. Pray for the parents of the children that are attending the vbs. Pastor David and Pastor Mario will be sharing the salvation message with them at the closing. We want God to move in their lives. Pray for a safe trip home and that everything is on schedule. We shared with Roca de Vida at San Lorenzo, Celebrate Recovery and Perry, Jeri, Adam and Wayne hit one right out of the ball park. The outreach ministry of Roca de Vida is moving in that direction. They are very passionate about starting and may already have someone to lead it. He is a recovered alcoholic and told a little of his testimony. You could feel the presence of God while he spoke and you could see the passion that he has for people with additions. Debbie also shared how God, through celebrate recovery, has moved and healed and restored her family. It's getting late and I need to sleep so that I can be ready for tomorrow. Thanks for your prayers.


















































Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Tuesday

Well here it is 12:09 AM Mexico time (1:09am Indiana). The team is doing great Debbie is making friends and loving all the children and I can see God working in her life. Adam gave his testimony at the recovery house. Some of the people there did not want to here about God but had to be at the meeting as part of their recovery. Wayne was in his element at the recovery house. I thought that we would never get him to leave. VBS is growing. On the second day at Ocogtal we had over 130 children and Contreras had 50+. We all have had to be very flexible. The whole team has worked very well together and I have been very amazed at how well they have become a family. Sorry about not having posted any pictures but I left my camera in David's van and can not post any tonight. I need to go to sleep but in my final thought please continue to pray that the rain stays away during the VBS.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

1st full day in Mexico

Well as usual it very late (midnight) and we are just going to bed. We have had a great day. We attended 3 church services and saw how God is growing the churches here in Mexico City. We also went to a small market and had tacos for lunch. Tomorrow will start the VBS in Ocotal and Contreras. Please pray that the rain stops and that we can serve the people of those areas God's love. Everyone here says hello and they are all doing well. I will try to take some time to download a few pictures for you to see. Have a great week.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

It is 11:19pm Mexico time 12:19 Indiana time, just wanted to let everyone know that we are off to a great start with our mission trip. The flight here was great and we all made it through customs without getting the red light. If you have every gone through customs you'll know what I am talking about. We will attend 3 church services and get ready for VBS tomorrow so be praying for us as we prepare. I will add pictures and blog some more tomorrow night.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

PROJETC WITH THE CHURCH IN HUITCHILA, MORELOS (JANAURY 30TH, 2010)

CHILDRENS' FAIR IN HUITCHILA, MORELOS
(JANUARY 30TH, 2010)

TWO YEARS AGO, SISTER FAUSTINA FROM THE CHURCH IN XOCHIMILCO ASK US TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO HER FAMILY IN A SMALL TOWN 2.5 HOURS FROM MEXICO CITY. WE DID SEVERAL TRIPS TO SHARE THE GOSPEL AND ABOUT 18 PEOPLE CAME TO THE LORD!! PRAISE GOD!


WE DID A CONECTION WITH PASTOR SAUL RAYON, WHO IS THE PASTOR OF A CHURCH IN THIS LITTLE TOWN (5 THOUSAND PEOPLE APROX.) AND WE DECIDE TO DO SOMETHING NEW IN THE TOWN TO PREACH THE GOSPEL... A CHILDRENS' FAIR!!

SOME BROTHERS FROM THE CHURCH OF SAN LORENZO AND "DEL VALLE" GOT INVOLVED TOO, EVEN A GROUP OF 7 PEOPLE FROM A CHURCH IN TEXAS CAME AND WE WORK AS A TEAM.

THE FAIR WAS A SUCCESS, PROBABLY WE HAD LIKE 400 KIDS OR MORE!
SOME OF THEM GOT A PARTY FOR JESUS BAG (WE HAD SOME LEFT OVER) AND THIS CHURCH FROM TEXAS GAVE 400 PAIRS OF SHOES TOO (THIS IS VERY POOR AREA).

WE HAVE A SPECIAL TIME TO PRESENT TO GOSPEL TO EVERYBODY

WE MADE PLANS TO DEVELOP SOME TRAINING FOR LOCAL PASTORS AND TO START A COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM IN THE NEAR FUTURE!!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FUTURE PLANS!!


PASTOR RAMIRO MARTINEZ











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PASTOR SAUL RAYON AND HIS WIFE
RAMIRO TEACHING IN THE CHURCH

BEATIFUL AND PRECIOUS CHILDRENS!

PARTY FOR JESUS (JANUARY 6TH, 2010)

PARTY FOR JESUS (JANUARY 6TH, 2010)
AROUND 100 KIDS AND SOME PARENTS CAME TO CELEBRATE JESUS AND TO HAVE A PRESENT TO SAN LORENZO CHURCH.
THANK YOU FOR THIS PRESENTS, KIDS ENJOYED THE PARTY TIME AND ALSO HAD A PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL!!



MEXICAN "ROSCA" (ROUND BREAD) IS A TRADITION HERE, EVERYBODY GOT A LITTLE PIECE BUT WATCH IT! IF YOUR PIECE HAS A LITTLE PLASTIC BABY INSIDE YOU SHOULD BRING TAMALES IN FEBRUARY 2ND!!



PIÑATA IS ALWAYS PART OF THE CELEBRATION!



A PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL IS ALWAYS IMPORTANT. A LOT OF NEW FAMILIES AND KIDS HEAR IT FOR THE FIRST TIME


GETTING A PRESENT IS THE BEST PART!
EVEN LITTLE BABIES ENJOYED THE PARTY!

BAPTISM FROM THE REHAB HOUSE

BAPTISM BROTHER FROM THE REHAB HOUSE " FUENTE DE VIDA"
(DECEMBER 2009)

WE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO SEE 6 BROTHER OBEYING THE LORD IN THE BAPTISM, ALL OF THEM ARE PART OF THE MINISTRY THAT THE CHURCH OF SAN LORENZO HAS THE REHAB HOUSE "FUENTE DE VIDA"

PLASE PRAY FOR:
  • THE GROWING IN THE LORD OF THIS BROTHERS
  • THE REHAB HOUSE CONTINUE OPENING THE DOORS FOR THE MINISTRY
  • PROVISION FOR BIBLES AND OTHER GOOD TO SUPPORT THE MINISTRY
  • POWER OF GOD TO CHANGE LIVES FROM ALCOHOL, DRUGS TO REAL FREEDOM IN CHRIST!

THIS BROTHER IS HANDICAPPED BUT HE WAS BAPTIZED

SANTIAGO IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE REHAB HOUSE






PRAYING FOR THE CANDIDATES BEFORE BAPTISM

NEW CHURCH / NUEVA IGLESIA

A CHURCH IS BORN! (NOVEMBER 2009)
ONLY BECAUSE OF THE GRACE OF GOD IN NOVEMBER 2009 WE STARTED MEETING FOR THE NEW CHURCH CALLED: ROCA DE VIDA DEL VALLE, OUR FIRST MEETING WE HAVE 25 PEOPLE ATTENDANCE.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:


  • THAT GOD BLESS THIS NEW CHURCH
  • NEW PEOPLE COULD COME AND BE SAVED
  • GOD PROVIDE THE MONEY TO PAY THE RENT
  • GOD GUIDE THE DECITIONS FOR THE CHURCH
  • NEW PEOPLE COULD GROWTH IN THE LORD
  • THE ADMINISTRATOR ALLOW US TO USE THIS FACILITY FOR THE CHURCH


THE FIRST MEETING!!









SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS!