Hearts in Action Mexico

"The gift that God gives is eternal life through Jesus Christ." Romans 6:23b It's always hard to believe the year's come to a close.   Thank you God for the lives and places you've sent us to this year!  May they continue to produce fruit for Your Kingdom! Our last week in Guatemala was full:  from sharing with the To the Great Commission students and facilitating aspects of the training to leading local outreaches. Xau organized and supervised the camp.  Here's one of the team-building activities.  Xaume led a group of the students in an outreach here in Flores, and I had the opportunity to lead a day trip with a group of missionary ladies to an orphanage, hospital, and the dump. There's a whole community that lives off the dump - not an easy life.   The kids had a hard time participating in the songs and games.  I think many of them don't know how to be kids. But, after giving out gifts,we took time to play o...

I will praise the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.  I will boast in the Lord; the humble will hear and be glad.  Proclaim Yahweh's greatness with me; let us exalt His name together.  Psalm 34:1-3   We praise You, God, for your greatness - for the power of Your Name!   Choose Life Outreaches #1:  It was perfect timing to have an outreach the first of the month.  Typically it's the kids' equivalent of trick-or-treat - sort of.  We could not believe how many people were out in the street that night!   The fact that this church had closed off their street made it possible to reach those passing by.  Seeing the youth from this church take action is so exciting for us!   From dancing, to helping with the lesson and presenting a drama, they did a great job.   That's the idea - that they can be empowered to facilitate the outreach themselves.   Neighbors, passers-by and kids eage...

Love the Lord your God... for He is your life. Deuteronomy 30:20 What a month.  I was so blessed to be able to visit lovely Ohio fall!  Thank you, God. It was a much needed time with family, friends, mentors, & prayer warriors.   A special shout out to Mom & Dad - thank you for making this trip possible!! While I was away, Xaume kept busy as always :)  He taught a two-week class on missions and did a children's leader training with the church here below.   Here we did a second and third training this month once I was back.   But that's not all, he also got ready for our outreaches at the end of the month and worked on moving us over to this apartment next door! We've been praying for a bit more space, and here we have it (from 45 m2 to 65 m2).    Of course, we've been settling in still and are finalizing some upkeep on our old apartment so we can rent it out.  Please keep this process in p...