Long time no blog : (
Hi Folks,
Sorry it has been so long, but my hard drive died : ( It took a while, but PTL I have a new one and, since my computer was under warranty, I didn’t cost me anything but time.
So much has happened since my last blog, but I will just tell you about the most recent (or this would be a book).
It was such a blessing to go back to the US the end of August through Sept 14. What a joy to see many of you and to be with my family. For the first time in 4 years, all my kids and grandkids were together. I was so happy to be able to spend time with all of them together and we even got a family picture taken! I was so excited to be able to hug and kiss my daughter Tami (in red) and granddaughter Kai (bottom right). For 3 years I could just see and talk with them on skype (they live in Alaska). I am very grateful for skype, but it sure was good to get hugs and kisses from them and the whole family. I am so grateful to the Lord from taking care of them. I thank God for his travel mercies–for me and for my daughter and granddaughter. I also was able to go to Springfield, MO and visit my sister, her husband and my nephew. What a blessing! Please pray for my family to stay close to the Lord and especially for my daughter in Alaska, who is far away from family.
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While I was visiting in the US, I was privileged to share about the work here with an adult Sunday School class at my home church, First Christian Church of Florissant and also in two of the church services. I also met people interested in coming on a mission trip to Pachuca. We discussed possibilities of how they could contribute physically to the ministry. I am very excited about people from my church doing hands on ministry here. I thank God every day for the faithfulness of my brothers and sisters in financial and prayer support. They are as important to this ministry as I am. Please pray for God to bring people from my church and others to become involved in this ministry. The fields are white for harvest, but the workers are few.
I was pretty busy while I was in the US. I also went to Indianapolis to get some help from Mike and Miranda at CMF for this blog and some problems with my laptop (little did I know that the hard drive was on its way out). On the way back to St. Louis, I stopped at Bloomington, IN to visit and consult with Judy Fish, who is a CMF expert on CHE. I had a great time with Judy, had dinner, spent the night, and got some wonderful advice on training our trainers in Pachuca.
After I got back to Pachuca on Wednesday, Sept 14, we (Pam deLeon and I) had another training session with our 4 trainers, on Saturday. I was so surprised that they gave me a birthday cake. (My birthday was Sept 12) I am so proud of these 4 very strong, dedicated and compassionate women. I know God will use them in a mighty way to shine light in the darkness of La Raza and other areas in Pachuca. Please pray for Adriana, Norma, Lola and Vicenta to remain faithful to God’s call and for favor in the eyes of the government people and others they have to deal with
The next Friday we had to go to Mexico City for our semi-annual Mexico Field Team meeting. It started of Friday night with a get-together and games. On Saturday, we had the team meeting and PTL, we accomplished a lot of business.
On Sunday we attended church at the newest church plant in north Mexico City, a place called Huehuetoca (pronounced Way Way Toka). Rey de Reyes (King of Kings) Church is held in a park in the middle of a new housing project. Our teammates, Casey and Teri Hancock, are facilitating this ministry. I was so delighted that one of the men in the new church preached. They average about 30 in attendance every week and have small groups during the week. God is really working in this area. Please pray for Casey and Teri and the beautiful people in Rey de Reyes Christian Church.
The next week a young man (Brad Chapman) came from the US to visit the work of CMF in Mexico. He is seeking God’s will in ministry. He has a heart for Mexico and also for CHE. He spent 4 days in Pachuca and we had a great time sharing the ministry here with him.
Saturday, Oct 15 was our last TOT (training of trainers) I. There are 2 more TOTs, but this one involves the most time. It was about 45 hours of training for our trainers. Between now and the next TOT (II) they have a lot of homework to accomplish. They are planning a Christian youth concert mid December in LaRaza. They have to contact many groups and churches there; make a map of LaRaza including all businesses, organizations, government installations, and schools; do a school health screening; and make a calendar of major events and important times in the area. Whew! Please pray for their strength, wisdom and time to get these things accomplished. The next TOT will start in February.
Sunday, Oct 16, our trainers were recognized in the church service, they were presented with certificates and each gave an overview of their vision and what they have learned. It was a wonderful time for them.
Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. Please know that you are also in my prayers and I know God is answering all our prayers because He is faithful.
Until next time, God bless you all.
P.S. How ‘bout those Cardinals???? I am so happy I get to watch the games here. I know you all aren’t Cardinal fans, but I forgive you.