Mexico Missions with Bruce and Paula

When a group of people from far away choose to lay down their lives for a week and give of themselves, there is truly fullness of joy. Joy to those that serve and Joy to those that recieve. We started out the week in the rain and temperatures that were down right bone chilling, even for those from Chicago. We divided the group to get a start on both houses and in three days, the families that had been living under a tarp for three weeeks had new homes, complete with food, water, new beds, a propane heater and stoves to cook their meals on, blankets and clothes for everyone and a renewed sense of hope that God cares for them and Loves them. They endured much hardship for many years in the colonia and now the blessings of God have filled their hearts and lives thanks to the people from Moraine Valley Church in Palos Heights, Il where Paula and I are proud to be part of their vision to reach out and help those in need. For years Paula and I brought hundreds of people from Moraine here to Mexico to build houses and we are so glad to see the work continue with the help of some very faithful servants that have the same passion as we do to DO THE WORD OF GOD. So thanks to Dave and Karen Bosi for their leadership and to all those that joined us here. Two houses, hundreds of presents delivered to the kids in the colonia and the orphanages we visit each year.

We spent our Christmas in the U.S. as we made final preparations for the team coming on the 28th. Paula and I forgo presents for each other but we did visit the Kincaid Family for a while and got to enjoy their company before Paulas' turkey was ready. We built our very first house in Mexico for Ramon, Esparanza and their three kids about 13 years ago, wow how time flys!! Well, little Ruthy turned 15 and they invited us to the two day celebration. How beatiful is that girl? The first night was at a rented facility and it was all decked out with balloons and the cake caroulsel was something to behold. She's all grown up and we were honored to attend. The second night she wore one of our daughters gowns from a family wedding years ago. She calls Paula and me Grandma and Grandpa and we are glad to call them family.

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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