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Radiance

The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact expression of His nature, sustaining all things BY HIS POWERFUL WORD.  -Hebrews 1:3 May we share in that same reflective quality - radiating His glory as we rest in the sustaining power of His powerful Word! Through the years we’ve learned so much along the way. To sum up, here are our three focus areas:  Generational outreach: Twist Kids’ Clubs Equipping: children’s ministry seminars, public speaking / preaching and teaching, written and video resources, one-on-one discipleship Church planting: Crece church An invitation to teach an assembly at this school :)  Where is  Twist  at the moment?  Twist Kids’ Clubs have fluxed over time. This depends greatly on the host-churches’ commitment and consistency. During the past nine years, there have been 20 start-ups nationwide. Some churches have initiated clubs based around the Twist model but are independent (now running virtually without contact), others...
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Everlasting

He was given authority to rule, and glory, and a kingdom; so that those of every people, nation, and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed.   - Daniel 7:14  1. Ohio trip!: For our 14th anniversary, Xau and I were gifted a getaway to Hocking Hills! It was a sweet time to be together, rest, vision-cast and listen.  Now back in the big city, we are basking in gratitude for the Ohio visit. We had precious family meals, celebrations, meetings, new friends, catching up with loved ones, rest, good conversations, paper work, wood-splitting, song-recording, cousin time and lots of park trips and fun with the kids! After some “kicking and fighting” on my end facing the transition back, God took my outcry, the dread, and gave me in exchange assurance: in a word, that I am His image-bearer. He brought me back to simplicity, giving me strategies to focus on.   At the momen...

To Him

For from Him and through Him and to HIM are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.  -Romans 11:36 July highlights: Women's breakfast at  La Palma : At this Twist start-up site, we are seeing many moms hungry for the gospel. Once-a-month, volunteers from Crece church will be coordinating a breakfast-Bible time for them to join their kiddos in drawing near (currently, Twist is happening here two Saturdays per month). This is the beginning of a church plant...  Interview date! We finally heard back: Xau's Visa-Greencard interview is on September 17th in Ciudad Juarez (border town). Praise God! Praying and planning for next steps - asking for HIS direction and provision in all things. Xau had great trips to Monterrey, Chiapas and San Luis Potosi to teach at youth camps, preach and teach children's ministry seminars. Liam went with him to San Luis :) In one town where they ministered, the couple has been pastoring for 27 years. They'd been praying for God to ...

Perseverance

But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. - James‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬   It’s that time of year! We are support raising specifically for staff and collaborators (of course also year-round 😅), as these funds are now running very low.  Here’s a brief breakdown of our current team: Pris (PrEEs): Heart-for-the-lost outreach and discipleship emissary  By God’s grace, Pris joined full-time in June 2025 - though she’s collaborated with us for a decade. As Twist Kids’ Club coordinator for the metropolitan area, she heads start up clubs and support for existing clubs. Additionally, Pris serves at our home several days a week and is taking Bible institute classes online.  (40+ years old; main household income-earner; full-time)   Héctor:  Steadfast prayer-warrior and on-site go-to Haling from Honduras, Héctor started volunteering in February 2025. Now living at the Crece church facility, he helps maintain the space, builds...

In Search of JOY

"I have spoken these things to you so that My JOY may be in you and your joy may be complete."  -John 15:11 His. Complete. Joy. That is our calling :)  Xau in the Amazon! It's been quite the journey: they've hiked for hours to visit a community with no electricity (Matsés people), spent time training church volunteers in Nauta to open a kids' club, made many home visits to pray and deliver groceries in San Lorenzo as well as  teach evening Bible classes and collaborate with Samaritan's Purse in planning future translation and Christmas box donations.  Praise God for their protection and continued renewal in these last days of the trip. Thank you for praying. May His glory come to the ends of the earth!  Here in CDMX (Mexico City), we've had the great gift of some very special visitors :) Grandma and Grandpa have come to the rescue to support while Xau's been gone. They have been such a blessing. Please pray for their strength and health.  Check-in by ...

Spirit and Truth

God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. - John 4:24  Easter egg hunt in the courtyard :)  Praises from the month:  1. Twist Kids’ Club Tulpetlac took a trip to the zoo! Sixteen kiddos and almost as many adults made the trek on a bus rental. It was a great outing!  2. Despite two kids’ clubs discontinuing, one group that’s been meeting for years asked if they could become a Twist!  At another site, the family was no longer interested in hosting. But, praise God, another believer, just down the block, was thrilled to open her patio to continue on!  A friend of ours, Norma, has had on her heart to start a Twist club out of her home. So, Twist coordinator Pris, has been working on the jump-start there as well. They had their first three kids come this month! These pastors, Luis and Abigaíl have been serving kids out of their home for eight years! Kids' Day outreach there (San Pedro Cholula, Estado de México) 3. We’ve been pray...