Saying good bye

It is time to wrap up my stay here in Morelia, pastor Eli is back in the saddle and is ready to go at it again. There is a cell meeting that went to every Friday in a colonia on the opposite side of the city. It has been wonderful to see the group grow to about 20 each friday. Sometimes a missionary shares and prays for people without knowing what if anything is going on until it is time to say "goodbye" and people begin to say what your life means to them. I heard stories of lives being touched, bodies healed and circumstances changed since my weekly visit with them. It brought tears to my eyes knowing that this is the reason for living, bringing God's kingdom and love to needy people. Last night was time to say "goodbye" to my new friends in Mariano Escobedo. Pure joy to see the smiles on their faces, joy in their hearts and the presence of God on their lives. Jesus said, "I am with you always even unto the end of the earth." Sometimes we don't know the difference we make in someones life until it is time to say "Goodbye."

Men's Encounter in Morelia

What a joy to serve these men and see God work in their lives! Wounds and hurt developed over a lifetime were healed and removed by God's wonderful love. These mens hearts were touched and they will never be the same.

Ministry at Mariano Escobedo

Missionary work involves lots of seed sowing. Kids are the best soil to sow into.






Putting a smile on a childs face makes my day! Sometimes I wonder what goes on in their little brain. For the most part they are shy and its lots of work to get them to participate









The sower sows the seed of Gods Word. Its the seed sown that brings the harvest. The seed contains life, healing, prosperity and salvation.




The seed is sown into the hearts of man. It is the power of God and it changes lives.

Day at the Zoo!

AS you can see by these faces that these boys aren't very excited to visit their cousins. On the way to the zoo, I told them that we were going to visit cousins, Caleb the youngest said, "my cousins don't live here." Just wait, I responded, you will see. Spending time with pastors kids is a great investment of time and energy. The next generation of great men of God are in the formation period. Missionary work is divirse and seeds are sown in many different types of soil. Lord, let the seed grow!!

God is good!

I have been here in Morelia for a few weeks now filling in for pastor Eli while he recovers from surgery. He is doing well and should be back in the saddle soon. In the mean time it has been good to minister here in the church and to be involved sharing in Cell meetings and Missions. I have been back on the field for four months now and I am amazed at God's goodness and faithfulness. He is an awesome God and what a joy to be used by him. He is a God of second chances. Thanks for your prayers and support!

Family Store

In Mariano Escobedo at the entrance to our meeting place you will walk by this candy store. Profits are minimal and brings in enough to buy beans and rice. The Lord though is blessing this ederly lady for allowing us to come and share the Word with the community. There are so many ways to SERVE!

Friday's meeting place

You can see the red chairs in the background where the people sit. Recently we have been meeting with light rain falling. This is Mariano Escobedo a fishing village about 30 minutes outside of Morelia. Most of the folks here do not know how to read. The method of teaching has to be modified. Every week though folks are memorizing verses and getting aquainted with the Lord. When you answer the call to "Go", you might find yourself serving in a place like this with some of the best people on earth. What a joy it is to serve!