We loaded up the van with beans and rice and headed to Puebla Mexico to join Phil and Marianne Chain and the doctors, dentists and young adults from Chiapas Mexico. We spent 3 nights in Puebla and held open air outreaches in two different colonia. Hundreds of families came and scores got saved, adults, children.
Wednesday we drove 5 hours to a town up in the mountains next to the state of Mecheocan. Paula and I left the team to drive south 3 hours to visit Paula's family. They were all grieving the loss of Paula's half sister Leona. If even for a 36 hour visit, it was well worth the drive. We bought several hundreds of pounds of beans and rice to take back to remaining outreaches.
We returned to meet the team as they were just giving out the backpacks to the kids. We were happy to be able to get back in time to witness all the joy on the kids faces. Paula had been helping Marrianne with fitting people with glasses, and led over 50 people to faith in Christ.
After Saturday's outreach, the local church family made us lunch, and in ano emotional goodbye full of hugs, tears, and pictures we headed to Queretaro to spend the night and put 6 team members on flights back home. Phil, Marrianne,Paula and I made the 12 hour drive back to Texas. Some Friday night violence in Reynosa had us a little concerned, but all was clear when we came through. Thanks for the prayers and support that allowed us to go where God wants us to go, and do what God wants us to do. Your part of every Blessing, and salvation that God orchestrated. GRACIAS.
We're already planning on going back, maybe during Christmas this year. Lord willing, except the next trip is way down to Chiapas.
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