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Don't Draw Back

But we are not those who draw back and are destroyed, but those who have faith and obtain life. 
Hebrews 10:39 



God's faithfulness gives us the promise we need to endure. It's not always easy, but it is always worth it. 



You may have seen some pictures on Facebook of our travels, but don't be fooled.  We weren't just sight seeing :).  In Leon, Guanajuato we taught for the week on Youth Ministry.  

This church, Arbol de Vida (Tree of Life) is raising up a Rhema Bible Institute, which is critical in this region where a strong religious spirit and few evangelical churches make solid biblical training particularly essential.  


Sharing the Good News with others isn't always easy.  But it is a privilege. We had the opportunity to facilitate an evangelism training with the leaders at this church in the Federal District.  





Thanks to our friend Paulina Sanchez, we were able to travel to San Luis Potosi (a state five hours north of Mexico City).  She is a graduate of Hearts in Action's "To the Great Commission" conference and works as the leader of children's ministry in her church--Agape Christian Center.



We got to teach the kids at this public school about the importance of respecting others: treating them how we would want to be treated. 




Xaume taught these potential missionaries and pastors about the importance of children's ministry- emphasizing Jesus' words in the gospels concerning them (see Matthew 18 & 19).




Paulina's church has sent a missionary couple to work in this dusty farming community about an hour away from the city.
Here we are sharing the message of Jesus with the kids!    


Praise God for the many parents and leaders who are serving or are interested in working with children!  On Saturday we walked them through a three-hour training, encouraging them in this calling.  




And then, on Sunday we shared with the kids at all four services!  The lesson focuses on Mark 16:15-- Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation!






Praise you, God for your faithfulness and your heart for the children and youth!  We want to see your Kingdom break through more and more. 

Thank you readers for your faithfulness to pray for us and sow into this ministry.  We seek His continual guidance and revelation as we long to spread His message more effectively every day.  He is our provider!

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