Hearts in Action Mexico

The first days of the month were filled with preparations for the youngsters from San Luis. Missionary Daniel Huegel formed the EqT (initials for: Students that Transform) organization as a missions training “scout”-type program for 13-18 year-olds.  The group has activities every Saturday including training, trips, competitions, Bible-study and Bible story-telling strategies. At 18 they’ll get to go on a six-month mission trip to another country and there after decide how they want to be involved: going, giving or praying…   The 9-17th was a go-go-go week. From early morning breakfasts to trips around the city to evenings of sharing and dinner and bed! I got to stay home with the kiddos a couple of days but it was definitely a whirlwind.   It was a mix trip of missions and tourism, tourism being the main part - kind of like what we’d think of as a D.C. trip since many of the students have never traveled to the capital.  The 9-17th was a go-go-go week. From early mor...

Big trip this month: Xau traveled to the blistering state of Tabasco.  The main event was a two-day seminar for children's workers. It was the first time we've ever done any ministry there! The people were very receptive and appreciative.  Now several Twist Manuals and other materials are in the hands of "Tabascans " :)  Before the travel plans began, we celebrated Liam's SIXTH birthday! He is an amazing boy.  Every day we ask God's wisdom and strength to love on him and encourage him towards his calling.  Other happenings include... Initial training sessions for a church mission that's looking to open a Twist Club in their neighborhood. Visiting Twist Ixtapaluca's re-opening after they'd been on pause off and on for several months due to the pandemic. It was SO good to see the kids and watch the volunteers in action!  Please pray for little Valesca, one of the volunteer's daughters. She seems to have some developmental difficulties, but we...