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Good and Perfect Gifts

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  James 1:17


What a joy. Our Ohio trip to me felt like this over and over: a gift. It was simply a gift from the Father. Getting to see and spend time with my family, as Xau says "in my habitat," was so refreshing. Visiting dear friends and being in the community of believers was just needed. 

Celebrating our 12th Anniversary

When people here ask me if I miss "my country," really I don't feel like I miss the culture or country itself so much, (although we did get to enjoy some beautiful scenery!) but it's the people. I do miss them. 

Thanks to EVERYONE who made this possible and for encouraging us all along the way. If we didn't get to see you, please know we're still thinking of you and thankful for you - time just flies! 

Grace going to get "food" from the garden with Grandpa

Making Great-Grandma's pie crust recipe with Grandma

Rimelspach Olympic-theme reunion

Please pray for us as we're back getting into the swing here in this busy city. I just keep constantly asking God, "What do I need to do?" There is a lot on our hearts, but we don't want to just live busy. We want to be led by the Spirit - letting Him do the work only He can do. Please pray for wisdom to delegate and hands to take up the work.

Twist Kids' Club visit Ecatepec was encouraging - so proud to see some of these teachers and volunteers take leadership. Several of the leaders of clubs are going through tough situations. Please pray for each of them and that more kids can come and experience the love and truth of Jesus. 

Brave mama, Valeria dedicating Matilde.  Although dad is struggling at the moment with drug and alcohol addiction, we know God's purpose for Matilde and her family is strong! It was so exciting to hear "grandma" Maria say that she didn't use to know Jesus, but now she does, and it changes everything.

Join us in coving this work, this church plant of Crece, in prayer - that God would give the growth. That we can keep stepping back in a sense, and let Him touch people's hearts with His presence. 


Thank you for loving on us. All the kindness, words of wisdom, hugs, laughs, gifts and prayers minister to us! Thank you, and thanks again, for reading. Stay in touch :) 


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