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October 2020

 The one who has the Son has life. The one who doesn't have the Son does not have life.  -1 John 5:12

Growing girl! 

After many months, October brought several "in-person" events.  AsThe Day of the Dead continues to gain force and popularity, Xau started off the month working hard on writing, recording video sections, and preparing materials for the "Choose Life" lesson.  It's a special lesson we develop each year (around Halloween/Day of the Dead) to emphasize and celebrate the life we find in Christ.  We want kids to enjoy the season and have fun - celebrating the wonder of life with Jesus!  



As Twist clubs start back up, we printed special face masks and t-shirts - for both kids and teachers.  Grace, Love & Communion church (below) invited Xaume to preach at their semi-annual youth gathering.  


Then the Choose Life lessons began! This year I didn't try to tag along with the three kids, but Yazna (Xau's sister) stepped in to teach along with Xau.  The two of them did the lesson in several churches, Xau and Pris directed it at Liam's school, and each of the Twist Kids' Clubs coordinated with their leaders to do it as an outreach lesson.   
Choose Life lesson at Liam's school

Choose Life lessons "Word of Faith" church services
Twist in Valle de Chalco is doing seven kids' cell group meetings. Here are some shots from their Choose Life lessons:




Twist Ixtapaluca kicked off their re-opening with the Choose Life lesson - having groups by age group enter at a time.  They said the kids were so happy and ready to start coming again! Pray for more of that :)

Twist Nextlalpan had a great turn out, too.  Leader Sharon is expecting her second baby any day now, so let's keep her in prayer. 

Pris took her two nieces all the way to Oaxaca to do the lesson with the Twist club there.  Being a small mountain town, they have been meeting intermittently over the pandemic. Please pray for the leader Angelica to have more teachers and volunteers step up.

Nearly 300 kids heard God's Word through the lesson this year. Thank you so much for your faithful prayers, love and support. We are amazed at God's power and grace manifest through you. May He fortify your spirits now and always. 



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