Hearts in Action Mexico

Lord my God, You have done many things - Your wonderful works and Your plans for us; none can compare with You.   Psalm 40:5 Isla de Cortes Beach,  Sinaloa To kick August off, we shared at a kids' conference where the theme was 1 Timothy 4:12.  Our slot focused on being an example in speech and conduct. After presenting a sketch (depicting how easy it is to follow someone else's example: bad or good) we took a moment to ask God's forgiveness for when we haven't been a good example, and asked for His help to do so! Conquistando Fronteras, the name of the church where the conference was, is a growing congregation in a tough area of the city.  It wasn't easy to calm 500 kids down, but with patience and the help of the Holy Spirit, we had a window of powerful reflection time. In Ecatepec - a densely populated section of the State of Mexico - we held two training sessions for children's leaders.  Folks came from sever...

Isaiah 66:2 I look favorably on this kind of person: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and trembles at My word.  July is the month for kids' camps and VBS - at least here in Mexico since summer break is just one month long.  We've had the privilege of ministering at a few... This church had an all day event for kids - with stations set up for each group to rotate through.  The children's leaders came to the "Passing the Torch" training we held and were so excited to implement the new ideas and strategies. We were invited to close the day out.  We wanted to be intentional about ministering to the kids and having them pray as well.  It's often a challenge to get to the place where they can calm down and connect with the Spirit, but we believe that they'll learn by practicing!  Xaume was invited to preach at the church here below, as the pastor was out of town.  Notice how the kids are the ones up front!  They are...