The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact expression of His nature, sustaining all things BY HIS POWERFUL WORD.
-Hebrews 1:3
May we share in that same reflective quality - radiating His glory as we rest in the sustaining power of His powerful Word!
Through the years we’ve learned so much along the way. To sum up, here are our three focus areas:
- Generational outreach: Twist Kids’ Clubs
- Equipping: children’s ministry seminars, public speaking / preaching and teaching, written and video resources, one-on-one discipleship
- Church planting: Crece church
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| An invitation to teach an assembly at this school :) |
Where is Twist at the moment?
Twist Kids’ Clubs have fluxed over time. This depends greatly on the host-churches’ commitment and consistency. During the past nine years, there have been 20 start-ups nationwide. Some churches have initiated clubs based around the Twist model but are independent (now running virtually without contact), others are in connection (our team visits periodically), and others are start-ups directly through our team. Ten clubs are currently active, serving about 140 children weekly or bi-weekly, plus parents and volunteers.
This month, as Xau shared with parents at La Palma site (below), one mom expressed her gratitude to hear the Bible in a way she could understand - something new and surprising for her! This is a delight. When we get to see spiritual ground being tilled up, especially for the first time, it reminds us why He's sent us.
Crece Church (Meaning, "Grow;" pronounced Kreh-seh)
How it all began: in 2022 we knew it was time to start a church. God had put it in our heart years prior. And we knew the area of the city to work in was Ecatepec - a zone stigmatized by crime, heavily influenced by Saint Death practices and chock-full of young people.
So, we began the hunt for a space. We landed in Tulpetlac, where Xau's father grew up. After two months of starting kids’ club (Xaume, Brayan, Pris and I), a few adults took interest in the Word of God, so we opened Sundays for an around-the-table Bible study.
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| Twist La Palma Independence Day celebration (Yellow: Judith - dear friend who's been collaborating) |
Despite the many challenges and needs, we've witnessed breakthrough, confession, restorations, first-time decisions to follow Christ, lives recommitted to Him and continual discipleship and fellowship.
September marked Crece's four-year anniversary! Since the beginning, more than 200 people in the community have been impacted by the gospel through Crece/Twist.
Weekly, about 60 are being discipled through Sunday services, kids’ clubs, Bible studies and one-on-ones. We're in the process of raising leadership: delegating responsibilities and asking God to provide for and confirm a pastoral team.
Equipping:
This year we've provided training to 270 children's workers, ministered discipleship follow-up to over a thousand, and shared with more than two-hundred through outreach. And, though it's taken longer than we wanted, we're working on the second Twist manual - with 60 percent of the lessons written.
All this to say, we're thankful. Anything good has been simply a testament to His glory, His mercy, His work.
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| Good friend Pastor Junny sharing on anniversary Sunday. |
Thanks for reading, partnering and loving on us. We are blessed. Bless you!
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