He was given authority to rule, and glory, and a kingdom; so that those of every people, nation, and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed. - Daniel 7:14
1. Ohio trip!:
For our 14th anniversary, Xau and I were gifted a getaway to Hocking Hills! It was a sweet time to be together, rest, vision-cast and listen.
Now back in the big city, we are basking in gratitude for the Ohio visit. We had precious family meals, celebrations, meetings, new friends, catching up with loved ones, rest, good conversations, paper work, wood-splitting, song-recording, cousin time and lots of park trips and fun with the kids!
After some “kicking and fighting” on my end facing the transition back, God took my outcry, the dread, and gave me in exchange assurance: in a word, that I am His image-bearer. He brought me back to simplicity, giving me strategies to focus on.
At the moment the visa interview is being rescheduled (due to the recent pause). So, we wait and watch in the Spirit - trusting His purpose as we get to seek and serve Him wherever we are in the world. We have released all the time-lines to His care.
This recent initiative is specifically geared toward Twist kiddos’ moms but really for any women in the neighborhood. This past month, two dear Crece women, Karina and Rocio, hosted one at church, and Twist coordinator, Pris, another at “La Palma” site.
It’s designed to come together, share a meal and hear/discuss God’s Word together. For many of the ladies it’s their first real exposure to the gospel and hearing God's true heart.
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| Pris (white sweater) having a conversation with these three mamas who have questions and curiosity. |
3. Team-work:
We're so thankful for these ones who've done a great job ministering even in our absence. We’re currently sponsoring four of them in attending a local Bible institute - one in-person and three online.
Please pray strengthening over the Crece and Twist Kids’ Club teams - that He continue to pour out His Spirit and power over them and give us all insight, wisdom, revelation and unity as we follow-up these months and equip for the future.
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| Jocelyn (Twist leader Ecatepec) leading Twist this summer |
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| Sunday prayer time at Crece: guest, Pastor Lalo (background); in addition to preaching, Pastor Yonathan (foreground) has been leading weekly online zooms |
4. Support-raising:
Thank you for being with us in this journey! We recognize and honor each part in the Body - as you have given, prayed, loved us, and simply taken the time to read these updates!
Again, apologies on the confusion of the previous bar graph. I’ve tried again 😅. This is our annual goal budget for operations in Mexico.
Raising this additional funding will allow us to finance the continued work in Mexico, as our current support would enable us to begin State-side.
*One other petition we have is for a ministry van (15-passenger) to use for Twist, Crece church, mission groups, etc. [$23,000]
If you’d like to commit to a certain amount or category, please let me know so I can update the graph! And, of course, if you know of anyone who may be interested in partnership, we’d be honored to connect.
Thank thank, thank you, thank you! We are expectant on Him, rejoicing in His Kingdom - which is everlasting, true, pure and perfect.
Love and hugs,
The Buenos
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