With some kind of fear or another gripping the hearts of most everyone, everywhere, in one form or another this last week was week free from the grip of fear that would hinder us. 16 people came from 3 states to "do" the work of the ministry, namely allowing Jesus Christ to live His life through them and be a blessing to the poor in Mexico. Hulls Grove Baptist Church in Vale, N.C. sent Bobby, Ernie, Sara, Karen, Lori, Nick, Jess, Wayne,Sue and Victor to represent Jesus to the Colonia. Curtis and Brandy brought their two kids Nevaeh and Abby, joined by Horrace and Margaret in their donated van all the way from KY. Jeremiah flew in from MO to join us as well. They all wanted to stay in Mexico, so we made every effort to make everyone comfy in the Community Center and at Gator Carters Orphanage in Reynosa. A truly new and delightful experience, staying over there and a whole lot more time together rather than sitting at the border bridge.So thanks team for a great week and a great experience.
Two families had their prayers for a new home answered last week, and 16 Americanos, well actually 14 Americanos, 1 Costa Rican, and 1 Guatemalen, had their prayers answered that God would use them to be a blessing to the "least of these, our brothers and sisters" in Christ. The homes were just a small part of the ministry this week, the team was more about the people than previous trips, and that was due to the fact that we stayed over there.
As usual, Paulas cooking was so much more than we deserved, but we all had the Grace to receive those delicious meals with humility. Ruthy and Paula had it all under control and we never missed a meal. Having electricity and air conditioning sure helped ease the suffering we had to do for Jesus.LOL. I'm having problems loading pictures on the blog again, but you can see a bunch by befriending Paula or me on Facebook, and that would connect you to everyone from the trip that posted pictures as soon as they crossed the border, and got access to wifi.
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