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Encouragement

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal.


This month we've been able to get a glimpse of what God is doing - despite the fact that we often turn to each other and wonder, "Is this really worth it?"
Baptisms were a celebration - seeing four people testify to the fact that they've said "Yes" to following Jesus.  Twist Kids' Club Ecatepec celebrated its' second year anniversary, and our preparations for traveling to the States created space for others to step in and practice leadership (pray for their unity :)) 

Above: Valeria told us God had already put it on her heart to be baptized, so when she heard we were doing them on Sunday, she knew it was time! 

Below: Left to right: Valeria, Maria, Uriel, Carlos. Maria and her son Uriel had started coming to Twist in November with Maria's grandchildren Reychel and Neymar. Then, a Crece believer, José invited them to come to church as well, they began attending in February on Sundays!  

After talking to Maria the Sunday after her baptism, she shared more of her story.  Fourteen years ago her brother was killed, and she was ANGRY with God. Many people over the years invited her to all kinds of churches. When José extended the invite to Twist she said the first time was a definitive "No" for her. The second time she reluctantly accepted, and said that as she started coming, she realized she'd been wrong about God.  He did a great work in healing her heart. 
As we talked, she expressed just how happy she felt, a huge weight off her shoulders and truly identifying as "new" after coming to Christ - so much so, she confessed, that she left church after her baptism in tears of joy. 




Two years. Two years ago on the first Saturday of July we announced at an outreach in the park (in front of the space) that we'd be holding a free kids' club for the community.  Kids have come and gone, grown a ton!, gone through much, had different teachers and volunteers...but through it all, our goal and prayer is that they KNOW Jesus - that each Saturday, they have an opportunity to hear God's Word, draw closer to Him, be loved on, build healthy friendships, have fun! and ultimately know that they will always have a Father in heaven who longs to have a relationship with them. 
Kids and many of the teachers/volunteers: Karina, Luz, Monse, Maria, Karla, Joce, José, Brayan

Youth leader Brayan (far left) and the group on an outing to a trampoline park :) Pray for them to continually encounter Jesus every day, experience the joy of following Him, to be equipped with God's Word and able to stand against the lies of the enemy - and for wisdom for Brayan as he walks with them.

Sunday morning at Crece - getting into the Word together. Pray for us as we listen to God's leading in discipleship, raising leaders and delegating ministry work. We are praying for a family (and in the future, many families) to take the step of hosting meeting times in their homes - reaching out to their relatives, friends and acquaintances.

A Zoom call we were invited to share with these couples on married life. An honor just to give some practical, Bible-based counsel and be transparent about the joys and challenges of matrimony!

Our babies! finishing their school year at Grace Point. School year in Mexico ends mid July and starts the first week of September. Keep them in your prayers, too :)

Praising God for getting to see some of you! Thank you for those who were able to come to our evening of sharing at Heritage.  My favorite part was getting to hear from the teams. Thank you for your hearts for Jesus and for how that includes Mexico. 

God bless you and keep you! Thank you for being part of His Body.  We're honored to journey together.  Thanks for loving on us.  All the glory to God.


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