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November - December

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good;  His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 106:1

With all that's been going on I totally forgot to post! 

Here's a November - December quick read:

Highlights:  

  • Day of the Dead outreach
  • Mom and Dad visit Mexico!
  • Xau and Kai ministry trip to Guatemala
  • Christmas dinner party at Crece
Other news:
  • Suffered a miscarriage (9 weeks)
  • Ended English teaching  (too much of a time commitment)
  • School switch for kids  (due to distance)
  • Kitchen remodeling 
Day of the Dead outreach at Crece! The youth did a great job with the black-light theater (two choreographies and a story). Three groups of trick-or-treating kids and families came through and got to hear the gospel message. 

Mom and Dad at Twist Kids' Club! The kids were intrigued by their English. Dad told the Thanksgiving story and they brought a parachute which was a big hit.

Sweet time with Grandma and Grandpa

Don't worry, Kai did get to spend a few days with Grandma and Grandpa before they left - including a lovely Thanksgiving meal with Xau's parents Tere & Jaime

Dad sharing at church on Sunday - he did great! Mom shared a Word as well as she led us through a Psalm all together and they prayed a beautiful and powerful blessing over Crece. 

Meanwhile, Xau and Kai were in Guatemala City and the Hearts in Action Ranch in the Peten jungle.  Here, ministering at the To the Great Commission training seminar for children and youth ministry workers. And yes, he got to spend some time with Mario and Suzanne and many of the other HIA team members. 

Before Xau got back, I had the privilege of sharing with these precious ones from a league of churches that united for a Christmas celebration.  Could really sense God's presence in the worship time and we had fun learning through a series of experiment object lessons.  

Twist Christmas festivities! We'll start back up the 6th of January. Today, Xau and Liam picked up the Operation Christmas Child boxes which we'll give out then.  

Christmas dinner and music at Crece. It was so encouraging to see people bring their families and celebrate together.  Praying for each of them to truly commit to walking with Christ and the joy that it is to follow Him. 

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Thank you for sowing into this work. Every day is a struggle to stay focused and listening to the Holy Spirit. Pray that we can ever press in!! 

Love to you always, and may His grace keep astounding you this Christmas and New Year! 🎉



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