Blog 29 19 Jan 2016

Back on Schedule! 

Those of you who know me well, know how truly glad I am to be back on schedule!
However, I must admit that my tried and true mantra of "Every day we do the same thing," has not ever been applicable here in Mexico; instead, every day is a new adventure!

I was waiting for a day when we were all present to get a picture for the new semester, but alas, no such day has occurred, so no school pics.  Next week, I will take at least one of whomever is present.

Church News

Much excitement is in the air here as we prepare for our annual conference for Pastors and Christian workers.  Many graduates of the Bible Institute, as well as other Pastors, from all over Mexico and some other parts of Latin America will be in attendance.  It is our goal as a church to be an encouragement and blessing to all who attend.  This will be not only spiritually refreshing through prayer and preaching, but also tangibly through free or inexpensive materials.  Mrs. Carrie Suhl will distribute many Bibles and other literature made available through BEAMS ministries to these national pastors and missionarries.

Soulwinning

This Friday, Jenny and I were partners again.  We passed out 20 tracts and invited several people to church. The six ladies in our van led two to Christ; six other ladies were in Mrs. Carrie Suhl's van. 

We were in a neighborhood very close to my favorite frozen yogurt shop; I had to twist a few arms, but we stopped.  An apparent tourist came up and asked me in Spanish what flavor mine was; she kept talking to me in Spanish, so I had to admit that I could not not understand her.  She immediately switched to speaking English and asked me about the prices and flavors.  I answered her and told her how much my friends and I enjoyed coming here. I told her we were all here from our church, then gave her a tract and invited her and her friends to our services.  This was the second time I was able to carry the conversation while out soulwinning. Remember that Jessica and I are working toward my being able to lead someone to the Lord (in spanish) in 2016!

My Friend Comes for a Visit!!

My good friend from Chicago, who has been like family to me since my college days, came to visit for a few days. Gloria and some of her friends from Hidalgo (12 hours futher South) went to Cola de Caballo with Jenny, the boys and me. (Bro. Jon was conducting a neighborhood Bible Club with some of the young people that Saturday). It was so good to see her and have her and her friends in our Sunday services. Gloria and her children were a great help on my Bus Route in Chicago while I was attending Hyles-Anderson.  We visited and picked up people together; and she often fed me.

A few Pics:

 

     

Cuisine

Mexican Style Cookout with Authentic Chef at Cola de Caballo:

One of Mrs. Gloria's friends grilled for us.  We enjoyed tortillas with all the fixings (including homemade guacamole!) after our walk up to the falls.

Language

While still progressing through Rosetta Stone, I am also memorizing the verses in the Romans Road and getting much help from my neighbor Jessica.  We have made it a mutual goal for me to win someone to the Lord in Spanish in the year 2016.

Prayer Corner

1. Pray for Mt Hebron Baptist Church
      ~ Pastor's Conference Feb 15-20 ~
2. Pray for Mt Hebron Christian Academy
3. Pray for me to learn Spanish
      ~ Pray for me to be able to lead
         someone to the Lord this year
It means so much to me to know that you are praying for me!