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Whirlwind months

He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
Romans 8:32
Cutting the cake in celebration of ONE YEAR of Kids' Club Twist, Tulpetlac (Ecatepec)
(Four other Twist clubs continue to meet weekly)

What a wild couple of months it's been: baptisms, a trip to Ohio, a new school year... I'll try to summarize. In all the ups and downs, we praise God that He is our source, our life, our salvation!

July: 

In addition to celebrating our one-year anniversary of Kids' Club Twist (Tulpetlac), we were also thrilled to host our second baptisms at Crece! Each one has a story. But for space I'll just share this: Ian, the young man in the back, said that since being baptized he feels life has meaning.

 The eight "baptizees" took classes about what it means to be baptized. We asked each one a series of questions when in the water - the first being: Why do you want to be baptized? It was so encouraging to hear their sincere professions of faith.

Record attendance that day - family and friends of some of those being baptized.   

Other July news - kids finishing their school year, planning for our absence (coordinating with the Crece and Twist), nights of kids' ministry in a neighboring city, speaking at a marriage seminar, a small birthday party for Kai...

...and then traveling to Ohio!

What sweet cousin and grandparent time (sibling time for me, too) packed full of fun activities. It was an amazing gift and miracle- a joy to have time with so many friends and family. Thank you to those of you we got to see at Heritage  :) It's very dear to also have a church family. 

Evening of sharing at Heritage Christian Church

August brought wonders of Ohio and Michigan summer and the transition back to Mexico (the kids all cried when we got back 😭). School supplies galore and registration were more than enough to keep us on our toes, plus I started teaching English conversation two days a week at their school.

Xau's been diligently planning Sundays, Thursday nights and Saturday Twist as well as other trainings/teachings... yes, a lot, but we're persevering - expectant to see God work as we try to get out of the way. 

Love and thanks to all of you. 

If you'd like to partner with us in any way, we'd be honored. We are continually support raising. Here is our online giving link: 

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

Please be in touch! 

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