December

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

1 John 3:1

Acapulco!  Some kind friends of ours let us use their beautiful home here on the coast! 

I'm a bit late for Christmas, but it's Kings Day here (a day the three kings are supposed to bring kids their toys).  So we're still celebrating!
As we do, we rejoice in the purpose He had for us since the beginning- to reunite us to Him as His children!  

In Xochimilco- these are the boats they row you around on as you eat your tacos.

We are having a lovely time with my parents.  They are getting to see a good part of the city and some other parts of Mexico.  So you can ask them about it when they get back :) We are so thankful to have them here- praise God for His power and provision!

Earlier in the month of December, Xaume and I held two trainings for youth who serve in the youth group- covering the importance of service and expectations for them as leaders.

Before Christmas we collaborated with a church to present an outreach event in a poor area outside the city.  Children and adults came to hear the Good News of why Jesus came.  Several people received the Lord for the first time. Amen! 

And to finish the year, we were honored to preach at our church for the last Sunday of 2013.  Xaume gave the message and I sang a song in response of worship.

Praise God for this year. He is our Sustainer, our Fortress, our Hope.  May He be exalted in all that we do.  Please pray that we will be sensitive to His voice in each step this year.  We are expectant for His Glory to continue to break through in Mexico and around the world. 

Thank you for your support all throughout the year. We can't thank you enough.  As the Body of Christ you are an essential part.  

We pray that "the eyes of your heart may be enlightened to know what is the hope of His calling, what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength." (Ephesians 4:18-19)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  We love you!