Seven Twelfths: July

Therefore, a sabbath rest remains for God´s people. For the person who has entered His rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from His.  
Hebrews 4:9-10

It´s been a month of TWIST! 
And it´s been a. lot. of. work.  
But rewarding all the same.  

(Xaume and our team- Jesus and Gustavo have been hard at work on other projects as well - preparing for vacation Bible schools with other churches, etc. but this month I´ll focus on our work with Twist.)

Registration and IDs

Twist Kids´ Club is a project we hope and pray can grow and eventually reach thousands of kids throughout the country.   It´s a place for kids to come every Saturday to have fun, learn truth from God´s Word and be ministered to - all with the goal of reaching and discipling kids in the community.

"EverybodyTime" - Teaching with all ages together (4-13+)

"MyTime" - Reflection time where kids write down the central verse and respond to a question related to the lesson 

Mobilizing the local church and organizing three hours of club every Saturday takes time and effort.  But we praise God for His faithfulness and supernatural provision.  More than 150 kids have come through the doors this month - most of whom do not have access to a Biblical witness at home.

 Singing and worship time

This month our theme was identity.  The four lessons focused on four truths: God made me wonderfully, He has a great plan for my life, He wants me to know Him, and I can become a child of God. 

"CrewTime" - smaller group breakout time by age

This little girl, Janet, is deaf.  She has been so brave to come several times to club.  She can read and write.   Pray that the power of God´s Word reach her spirit and that we can find someone to translate for her.

This is the teen group! We honestly hadn't planned on having teens, but they came! So we now have a breakout group for them and hope to eventually incorporate some of them into the team.  Most of them are encountering God´s Word at a personal level for the first time.

The young man on the far right, Oscar, has taken particular interest in Twist and often comes early to help out.  His dad´s not around. He´s been involved with drugs.  He was deeply touched a couple weeks ago when a visiting church came to teach on God´s father-ship.  Pray for him to grow into a strong man after God´s heart.

 Pray for dedicated leaders who can relate and minister to this specific group! 

Welcome activities -  something fun or creative for kids to do during the first half hour  

The last day Saturday of the month we have Fiesta Twist - a day of fun with a time for cashing in their "hearts" that they´ve collected by attending, memorizing verses, doing homework, participating, etc. 

Sharing the Word and ministering to parents.  

Pray with us that these individuals will be hungry for the gospel and that as their children shine God´s light, His power will bring transformation in each home. 

Ixtapaluca (the county where this club is located) is a low-income area.  We want to bless the community in physical ways as well.  That´s why each Saturday kids get a snack, and after doing a clothing drive, we were able to give. 

  
We believe Twist has great potential, and therefore there has been great opposition.  Please pray...

• That we can rest from our own efforts, do what HE asks, and rest in His goodness. 
• For teachers and volunteers from the local church to protect their time with God in order to minister in love to the kids and act in love towards each other 
• For a giving and generous spirit, more partners for Twist, and creative ways to gain sustainability 

Tax deductible giving 

Checks to: Hearts in Action

Memo: Mexico Mission

Send to: 7104 Africa Road
Galena, OH 43021