Mexico Missions with Bruce and Paula: NEW FRIENDS, NEW HOUSES

As the Ruiz and Shong families arrived Sunday, we planned on building one house in Reynosa while they were here. Well we headed for Progresso Mx Monday and framed the little house for a family of four that have been waiting for their house for a few weeks. The Carpenters Crew from La Harpe Il and Me planned on building it a few weeks ago and time just got away from us, so we took advantage of two willing families that drove from Chicago and Indiana to getter done. While we framed that one, Carmelo, Beto and Raul started on the one in Reynosa. Tuesday we framed the one for Victor and his family in Reynosa. Wednesday we split up again to install both roofs and as we started, the wind shifted and the frigid north winds dropped the temps 20 degrees. We finally finished as we froze. Ron had only shorts on and none of us were very prepared for the temp change. Rick stayed behind to put the finishing touches on the house and the propane heater He bought was a real blessing for Mom and the two little girls. Enrique and his boys helped Carmelo and Beto get the roof on in Reynosa. Now I don't know if temperature changes can make you sick, but I sure got sick for the last few days with a fever and congestion. Thursday we finished the house in Reynosa and Friday was much warmer as we decorated the house and then dedicated it. Ruthy and Lucy prepared a fine chicken dinner and we brought the family with to celebrate Gods goodness. In spite of the cold, we had an awsome time with the Shong and Ruiz families. Thanks to all of you that supported their trip here and the blessings they bestowed upon us from you as well. GREAT IS YOUR REWARD IN HEAVEN FOR BEING PART OF GODS PLANS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED. GRACIAS

HIS STORY IN OUR LIVES

We moved to the TX/MX border in the Fall of '07 from Chicago, IL. We had been coming to Reynosa on short-term missions trips for over 10 years. Each time we left a little bit more of our hearts behind. Thru the circumstances of life Paula and I both agreed that now is the time to do that which gave us meaning and purpose in life. So we sold our home and came to the Rio Grand Valley at the southern most point of Texas. We have since joined with Mexico Missions Inc. to assist them with their childrens backpack programs in Mexico. Our mission is to reach the poorest of the poor in Mexico. We build homes, offer food and clothing to those in need, but most importantly we share the love and hope that is found in our Lord Jesus Christ. Living radical lives has expanded our vision and ministry from feeding hundreds of families to thousands.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP US REACH OUT TO THOSE IN NEED

Our ministry is totally supported by people like you.Since we did not raise our needed support before entering the mission field we continue to walk by faith that God will speak to the hearts of those of you reading our blog and joining us on short term trips to Mexico to help us help our brothers and sisters in Reynosa. If you would like to contribute to us personally, sponsor a child to attend school, give to the building of a home for a needy family, or even have us facilitate a food outreach, contact us via E-mail or send checks made out to MEXICO MISSIONS INC. and mail to our new address, P.O. Box 68 San Juan, Tx. 78589. If you would like to support us personally, put B&P in the memo column. If you would like to sponsor a specific outreach, list that as well in the memo column. All gifts are tax deductable. Child school sponsorship $400.00 per year per child, a newly designed home can be built with some help from the people in Mx. for a gift of $3800.00 or any portion thereof until enough money is raised to build one. Many houses could just use new roofing and some other fixes to make them more habitable. God Bless You as you give.

Mexico Missions with Bruce and Paula

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