April Stories

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.

- Lamentations 3:22-23

Where would we be without His mercy?

He never ceases to amaze us.

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Stories:

Priscila and her husband Jesus.

Pris

Not only has Pris been the best baby sitter ever, she truly has a servant’s heart and is always eager to learn and take initiative. She has great experience with kids’ ministry and…is coming aboard as a member of the Hearts in Action team!

We are taking the step of faith to support her work because we see such potential and want her to continue developing her gifts and fulfill her calling!

Mazda 5

Over a year ago we decided not to pay the bribe for our 2006 Escape to “pass” the verification test. Hence, every Friday and two Saturdays a month our car "rested" from circulating in the city. It was often frustrating trying to cross the city in public transportation, not being able to transport materials, or planning trips on Thursdays to take what we would need for that Saturday.

When Xau saw that a friend from church posted the Mazda sale, he immediately thought it might be for us! It was just what we were looking for. When we went to see it, we were totally surprised at his offer – he would sell us the Mazda for the price he bought it for AND he would take our Escape as credit. He wouldn´t charge us interest, and we´d pay off the rest in one year.

Well, once again God astounded us. Thanks to a few generous donors, we have paid it off in full! We are so thankful!

Viento Nuevo (New Wind)

Lalo and Ale have been praying for many months for a place for Twist Kids´ Club Ecatepec (see last month´s entry for map). After several trips of looking and asking, they specifically prayed thanking God for a facility someone was going to let them use (where they wouldn´t have to pay rent).

A couple months ago a friend of theirs mentioned that they had a property they

weren´t using, but that she needed to check with her husband about it. Without her prompting, her husband brought up the topic and suggested they lend the property as a mission for Lalo and Ale! God´s confirmation and timing is the best.

The unfinished two-story house will need a lot of work, but it´s a great start. Now it´s just a matter of preparing the space little by little – windows, doors, electric/lighting, painting, bathrooms, flooring, etc.

Diego

I met Diego´s mom, Yazmín back in September when Malakai was in the hospital. Twelve-year-old Diego is battling cancer. He´s been in and out of the hospital since we met. Mostly he´s been in the hospital.

At hospital visits these past few months Yazmín and I have prayed together many times, talked about scripture, and I´ve given her a couple books to lift her spirits and challenge her faith.

We´re believing together for Diego´s full recovery by the power and blood of Jesus. Please join with us in this cry to our Heavenly Father for Diego´s life and purpose. He has an amazing way of hearing God´s voice.

Pray he´ll continue to hear God´s voice every day and to hunger after Him all the days of his life.

What we´ve been up to this month:

An all day training at a church in Puebla, Puebla (two-hours from Mexico City).

The children´s pastor came to a training here in the city in January and wanted her team and other missions to be renewed in their ministry. Praise God they were very receptive and encouraged.