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September Flowers

The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.  Isaiah 40:8

Jilotzingo, Estado de Mexico

His Word is the best thing we can sow into the lives of those we encounter.  This month we had several opportunities to plant.  Please pray with us that the seeds planted in spirit soil will grow strong.  

Team-building with "Bethel" youth group.


God likes us to have fun :) 


Xaume challenging them in commitment: working to multiply what He's given us (Matthew 25:14-30)


Kids outreach in Ixtapaluca, Estado de Mexico. 

We had a special visit from the administrators of Hearts in Action Guatemala: Fredy Melendez an his wife Mabel (and their son Joshua).   Paulina Sanchez, who has also worked with HIA, joined us for the week as we traveled around the Mexico City area.




Teaching the kids at this Christian school about the power of Jesus' words...


And the power of our own words to bring death or life. (Proverbs 18:21)


This was an exciting training we did with over 50 children's teachers at a church in Santa Tomas, DF.


We've got to become like children! 


At this Christian school we taught The Great Commission: to share His Good News wherever we go.  


Conducting a training for teachers before an outreach at the park!


Getting the verse ready! 







Kids and parents came and heard the message!


Go team!

We were so excited to have this opportunity to share with the youngsters at this public middle school in Jilotzingo, Estado de Mexico.  The lesson emphasized speaking only words of encouragement: an especially critical point at this age.  When we asked what the principal thought, he asked us to come back and share with those who attend in the morning.  Due to high population here in Mexico, there's usually a morning session and an afternoon session. 


And to close out the week we visited this church out in the corn fields of Toluca.  The kids were so receptive as we prayed over them and prayed for their parents.














Thank you for reading and thank you for your role in making this possible.  May we continue to spread His Word in every place.  Please pray for us as we walk into the next steps He has for us.  We love you!  

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