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Please pray with us as we embark on a new endeavor! For years we've prayed about initiating a work in Ecatepec - one of the most crime-ridden and infamous areas of the city.  Due to the poverty and difficulties, it is RIPE for harvest.  

After several scouting visits to Tulpetlac (a very old area which still maintains a towny air where Jaime, Xau's dad is from) , we've landed on a property right by a public park. It doesn't look like much, but with Xaume's eyes of faith it has excellent potential. 


Tulpetlac is deeply rooted in the Catholic religion, much like most of Mexico. (To clarify- much more syncretist and idol-based than American Catholicism) Just a few blocks away a looming statue of Juan Diego with the Virgin of Guadalupe imprinted on his cloak is a reminder that we're up against some long-lasting strongholds. 

The plan: Begin a Twist Kids' Club outreach onsite which will create a bridge to the community. From there, plant a church.  Our goal is to raise up a pastor team from the community to shepherd this region.

Of course our first step this month will be to clear out and adequate the rental space pictured below:


Prayer points:

1. Wisdom and direction from the Holy Spirit in presenting the Gospel and establishing rapport in the community.

2. Covering by the blood of Jesus against all opposition and spiritual attack.

3. Financial provision for rental, renovation and a larger vehicle for transportation (to get the start-up team there each Saturday and Sunday)

Thank you for breaking up soil with us! 

Here are some shots from the month: Ohio to Mexico 

Down at the river with Uncle Paul :) 
Precious cousin time!

While we were in Ohio Xau had some down time but stayed busy with a new Twist Inauguration, Kids’ Day outreach events, YWAMers and some home maintenance projects…

Twist “Aragon” celebrates Kids’ Day!

Out of town outreach event

 Kids’ Day outreach event at a nearby church

Inauguration of new Twist Kids’ Club: Iztapalapa 

Creative Impact Training seminar

Another training seminar :) The books are getting out and being used by several churches for their Sunday school since many don’t have a structured curriculum.


Thank you for reading, praying, supporting, giving and loving on us!


We are continually raising support as the family and ministry grow.  As of now, we are about 1,500 dollars away from reaching our monthly personal support goal. Anything additional to that goes to ministry work (specifically: volunteer team support, Twist clubs, publishing, webpage development, outreach, etc.)


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CHECKS TO: HEARTS IN ACTION INTL, INC.
Memo: Mexico Mission
Send to: 7104 Africa Road Galena, OH 43021

Online giving link: Hearts in Action Mexico





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