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April Adventures


Therefore, you should pray like this: 
Our Father in heaven, 
Your name be honored as holy.
Your kingdom come. 
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven. 
--Matthew 6:9-10

This is one of the lovely landscapes from our trip to Michoacan (see farther below). 

 As I finish my studies at Rhema Bible Institute, one of the joys for me has been singing in worship.  Here we are at a special conference week called "Meet Rhema." It's one week of classes in which those who are not enrolled as students can attend and get a taste of what it's all about.
 


 This inner city church "Life in Fullness" is eager to build it's children's ministry.  They invited Xaume to give a training.  The power of planting God's Word in a little one's life is often underestimated.  We strive to equip others with methods that will make their teaching more effective. 



In steamy Cuautla, Morelos, a state south of the D.F., Xaume preached on prayer.  How essential it is that we take time to be with our Father- not only pouring our hearts out to Him, but listening to His voice. 
In Ixtapaluca, a zone of much poverty and drug use, the pastors of this church are dedicated to reach the community every week.  They welcomed Xaume to preach at this Wednesday evening service, encouraging the faithful believers to stand firm.



 Our last trip of the month-- destination: Michoacan.  This state, directly west of the Federal District (crossing the State of Mexico) is known for it's mafia "The Family."  But we know that where we go, God goes with us and his angels camp around us. 

We were excited to receive this invitation of coordinating a youth camp.  Although we were in an agricultural area with seemingly few houses, there are many youth who need to know God. 


While there are several small churches in the surrounding towns, not one of the youth had ever attended a camp before.  Those who were timid at first were begging not to leave.  


Over the weekend, these teens made new friends, faced obstacle courses, took time in personal devotion with God, and received a series of preachings about their purpose in Him. 





It was quite a rustic campout, but we were happy to sow into these lives.  Pray with us for each young person to continue to grow in his walk with the Lord- setting an example in speech, life, love, faith and purity. (1 Timothy 4:12) 

This challenge not only left the kids filthy- it made them identify their life goal and believe in achieving it!



Besides preaching and planning, Xaume's really good at making sure there's time for silly games!



Here's me preaching on 1 Timothy 4:12 :) 



What's camp without a campfire? Even if it's under the shelter.



Time for personal reading: Psalms chapter 1












Reading 2 Timothy 1:6-8!



The "string of life" teaches kids that even when they can't see, God has a purpose ahead. 


We finished out the camp dancing in worship!  

Thank you once again!  We so value your prayers and support.  If you like maps, try visiting this link to our journey's throughout Mexico:
Mexico Map  

 We send our love to each of you!

 Anna and Xau

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