School News
La Noticia de la Escuela
As a result of "Vision Night" (see below) we have already enrolled one new Kindergartener for the fall, with other interested families praying and considering enrolling their children.
Here is a pic of the "face-timing" from our side, complete with something each of my students thought might be interesting to their American counterparts. In an attempt to embarrass Angel, on whom rumor has it one of the GL girls has a crush, Francisco intended to ask "Who likes Angel?" at the end of his presentation. Apparantly he needs to practice his pronouns, because instead he proudly announced: "I LIKE ANGEL!" Both classes were roaring with laughter at this blunder. When he realized what he had said, it was too late.
La Noticia de la Escuela
As a result of "Vision Night" (see below) we have already enrolled one new Kindergartener for the fall, with other interested families praying and considering enrolling their children.
Here is a pic of the "face-timing" from our side, complete with something each of my students thought might be interesting to their American counterparts. In an attempt to embarrass Angel, on whom rumor has it one of the GL girls has a crush, Francisco intended to ask "Who likes Angel?" at the end of his presentation. Apparantly he needs to practice his pronouns, because instead he proudly announced: "I LIKE ANGEL!" Both classes were roaring with laughter at this blunder. When he realized what he had said, it was too late.
Update on Caleb
Noticia de Caleb
Caleb, the one-year-old brother of Karla and Esdras, is doing better. He did have the skin graft surgery and will remain in the hospital while he recovers. I appreciate your prayers for their family.
Church News
Caleb, the one-year-old brother of Karla and Esdras, is doing better. He did have the skin graft surgery and will remain in the hospital while he recovers. I appreciate your prayers for their family.
Church News
Church News
La Noticia de la Iglesia
Sunday, March 6, was "Vision Night" here at Mount Hebron. You may have seen this announced on FB and wondered what "Night Vision" had to do with church, as that is how it translated through Bing and Google. The leaders of different ministries said a little bit about each one and we had sign up tables across the back of the auditorium. It was very interesting to see and hear about all that is going on. Various soulwinning and youth ministries were featured, as well as the Christian School and the Bible Institute.
Of course, I couldn't understand all of what was being said, but I did get a program, a church calendar, and Jenny told me about some of the new ministries. She is heading up a "Martha Ministry" of delivering food to families who are experiencing hospitalization or similar needs; we will also begin having Ladies' Meetings. Jessica's family is starting a "Mission for Missionarries" ministry, similar to that which we utilize at the Texas border, only larger, and also to help those missionarries who come here for language school.
La Noticia de la Iglesia
Sunday, March 6, was "Vision Night" here at Mount Hebron. You may have seen this announced on FB and wondered what "Night Vision" had to do with church, as that is how it translated through Bing and Google. The leaders of different ministries said a little bit about each one and we had sign up tables across the back of the auditorium. It was very interesting to see and hear about all that is going on. Various soulwinning and youth ministries were featured, as well as the Christian School and the Bible Institute.
Of course, I couldn't understand all of what was being said, but I did get a program, a church calendar, and Jenny told me about some of the new ministries. She is heading up a "Martha Ministry" of delivering food to families who are experiencing hospitalization or similar needs; we will also begin having Ladies' Meetings. Jessica's family is starting a "Mission for Missionarries" ministry, similar to that which we utilize at the Texas border, only larger, and also to help those missionarries who come here for language school.
Soulwinning
Sembradoras
Sembradoras
This Friday, we finished up in the same area we started last week. One house was smaller than mine and built completely of logs. The man who lived there accepted a tract and was polite, but did not wish to listen to the plan of salvation. Another house was quite large, with several steps leading up to it. Here, the little girl was learning English in her school and practiced with us a little bit. The Mom said that one of the couples in our church had invited them before and talked with them about salvation. I hope this family will come and visit soon. The 12 ladies who went "seed-sowing" today saw ten souls saved.
Another of the new ministries announced during Vision Night is the start of Sunday School classes just for visitors and new converts. The teacher of the visitors' class will teach on salvation and baptism. The new converts class will be a twelve-week course, rotating through the things like church-membership, communion, soulwinning, etc. This will be a great help in discipling those who come and get saved, or who are saved through our soulwinning ministries.
This Friday, we finished up in the same area we started last week. One house was smaller than mine and built completely of logs. The man who lived there accepted a tract and was polite, but did not wish to listen to the plan of salvation. Another house was quite large, with several steps leading up to it. Here, the little girl was learning English in her school and practiced with us a little bit. The Mom said that one of the couples in our church had invited them before and talked with them about salvation. I hope this family will come and visit soon. The 12 ladies who went "seed-sowing" today saw ten souls saved.
Another of the new ministries announced during Vision Night is the start of Sunday School classes just for visitors and new converts. The teacher of the visitors' class will teach on salvation and baptism. The new converts class will be a twelve-week course, rotating through the things like church-membership, communion, soulwinning, etc. This will be a great help in discipling those who come and get saved, or who are saved through our soulwinning ministries.
Another of the new ministries announced during Vision Night is the start of Sunday School classes just for visitors and new converts. The teacher of the visitors' class will teach on salvation and baptism. The new converts class will be a twelve-week course, rotating through the things like church-membership, communion, soulwinning, etc. This will be a great help in discipling those who come and get saved, or who are saved through our soulwinning ministries.
Cuisine:
Jenny and I stopped for some pineapple water (agua de pina) after soulwinning last Friday. They were out of pineapple and Jamaica, so I tried the red fruit (fruta de roja) flavor. It was delicious! NOTHING AT ALL LIKE RED PUNCH! It had many different kinds of red fruit, including apples, strawberries, and cherries(manzanas, fresas, y cerezas).
Jenny and I stopped for some pineapple water (agua de pina) after soulwinning last Friday. They were out of pineapple and Jamaica, so I tried the red fruit (fruta de roja) flavor. It was delicious! NOTHING AT ALL LIKE RED PUNCH! It had many different kinds of red fruit, including apples, strawberries, and cherries(manzanas, fresas, y cerezas).
**REMINDER: Mexico observes Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, April 3. As the US will turn their clocks forward on March 13, our time will be one more hour behind yours for three weeks.**
Other Interesting News:
The Phone Saga
Otra Noticia Interesante:
La Saga de Telefono
Mrs. Carrie Suhl (my neighbor on the other side), drove me to the TelCel office and interpreted for me that I had paid for service that I was not receiving. We encountered a very nice customer service representative who kindly explained that under this plan (an international one: sin frontera) I had to dial the country code before the area code. That was it: problem solved! She even waited while we dialed a number in the states to make sure that was the only problem. Praise the Lord! I now can call anyone on the North-American mainland for one low price! I just have to remember to pay the right amount, on the right day, and answer SI to my receipt.
Note: It was only slightly more than just being able to call other numbers in Mexico; I have always been able to call the states using the MagicJack my Dad bought for me when I first moved here.
Otra Noticia Interesante:
La Saga de Telefono
Note: It was only slightly more than just being able to call other numbers in Mexico; I have always been able to call the states using the MagicJack my Dad bought for me when I first moved here.
Weather Update:
Noticia de Clima:
The end of winter came with the end of February! The temperature here has been mostly in the 80's for the month of March and even a few days in February. I LOVE IT!! Even though I know this means some of the summer it will stay in the 100's, I do not mind. I am thankful that I have not had to shovel my driveway once since moving to Arkansas in 1999!
Mexico is just farther away from the snow!
Pics of the boys just because they are so handsome!
Prayer Corner
1. Pray for Mt Hebron Baptist Church
~ Bro. Jon and Mrs. Jenny
~ Caleb, baby with severe burns
2. Pray for Mt Hebron Christian Academy
~ Students and Teachers
3. Pray for me to learn Spanish
~ for me to be able to lead
someone to the Lord this year
It is an encouragement to me to know that you are praying for me!
Weather Update:
Noticia de Clima:
The end of winter came with the end of February! The temperature here has been mostly in the 80's for the month of March and even a few days in February. I LOVE IT!! Even though I know this means some of the summer it will stay in the 100's, I do not mind. I am thankful that I have not had to shovel my driveway once since moving to Arkansas in 1999!Mexico is just farther away from the snow!
Pics of the boys just because they are so handsome!
Prayer Corner
1. Pray for Mt Hebron Baptist Church
~ Bro. Jon and Mrs. Jenny
~ Caleb, baby with severe burns
~ Caleb, baby with severe burns
2. Pray for Mt Hebron Christian Academy
~ Students and Teachers
~ Students and Teachers
3. Pray for me to learn Spanish
~ for me to be able to lead
someone to the Lord this year
It is an encouragement to me to know that you are praying for me!
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