"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord, God "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." - Revelation 1:8
As we near the year's end, we're expectant on HIM! Prayerful - asking that He continue to do what only HE can do.
Praise God, the Choose Life lessons went well 🙌. The base for the skit this year was Luke 23:32-43 - Jesus between the two criminals. The kids took it to heart and even some of the actors (below, right) were very touched as they portrayed the scene. "Today you will be with me in paradise..."
AND...XAU IS OFFICIALLY 40!
We got to celebrate him in some special ways this month :)
Another highlight! Brayan (below) had the God-given idea to have a basketball contest out on the courts in front of Crece church space. He was super nervous about how it would go, but it was a GREAT turn out. It was really a very hands-on way to connect with the neighborhood and serve them - providing an outlet for fun and way to be together. Plus, we got to play for all the participants at the end.
Afterward, a rapper friend of his did a presentation. Even though the crowds had gone, it was a time of encouragement for the church (and a couple kids from the block who stuck around).
We got away to the hills for a day with Xau's mom and sister :) Good to get some fresh air.
Twist Kids' Club Chalco invited us to share at their teacher training. They may be few in number, but were very eager to learn and were excited to put these strategies into practice. Please keep praying for God's covering over them, and specifically for leader Judith. We're asking for God's intervention for unity among believers. There has been some tough opposition towards her with conflict and rumors.
At Crece church, we're continually working on delegating. This month, José (below) taught one Sunday. He is a testimony of one who started coming because he brought his daughter to Twist. Coming from a Catholic alcohol-bound background, he had a hunger for the Word but, at the time was muddled with Jehovah's Witness teachings. Now, he testifies to how he learned to ask God to speak to him every time he reads scripture. Please pray for him and his family. His wife who has wanted nothing to do with the gospel, his son Lalo and daughter Natalia.
Karina (below) is another testimony. She's been an essential part of the work. Even though she's never worked with kids before, it's the area in which we felt to encourage her (last Sunday there were more kids at church than on Saturday at Twist!). God's really confronting her on loving on her family - despite the spiritual battle in the home. We pray covering over her and a special anointing to move in His supernatural grace.
Thank you so much for staying posted. And for using this blog as a prayer guide. It's a constant battle in the Spirit, but we are THANKFUL that He is the One True God - able to break through all the darkness and oppression. Thank you for being a key part of this. We are a BODY. We praise God for your support and love.
And...Happy belated Thanksgiving!
---
Online giving link:
CHECKS TO: HEARTS IN ACTION INTL, INC.
Memo: Mexico Mission
Send to: 7104 Africa Road Galena, OH 43021
Comentarios
Publicar un comentario