New Church

Two of the ladies, sisters, in the area where we’re starting a new church got up during the service to teach the congregation its verse for the month.  It was wonderful to see their confidence and ownership of the new work and of their membership in 1More4Christ.  God is faithful!

Church

While I didn’t expect many to show up for the Christmas Day Sunday service, we had a good turnout with several families showing their support.  God is good!

All Together

It was wonderful this Christmas to have the entire family together again.  At one point we were all in different countries, but now we’re back.  Thanks Lord!

Christmas Meal

On Christmas Eve, everyone was running around to get stuff into the over for our Christmas eve meal.  It was both tasty and enjoyable to spend time together preparing and laughing.  Does it get any better than this?

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christ…

The presence of piñatas at parties and on the streets is a sign of Christmas or “Reyes” in this culture.  It seems like every night a piñata is being broken somewhere in the neighborhood.  It’s a time of talking, eating and, yes, playing together.

...Fiesta there

The daughter of the pastor in the first church we helped to organized had her 15^th birthday this weekend.  I remember when his girls and ours were only a few years old playing together.  My how time passes…

Fiesta here... and...

Our Sunday morning service ended with piñatas for kids, youth, women and men.  We’ll I decided to be one of the first volunteers for the men.  You’d think that after so many years in Mexico, I’d know how to do this…

I stand at the door…

This seems to be the season where people are much more open to talking about changes, so I trust that I can be faithful to the opportunities that I’m given.

Come to see us!

I looked at a recent picture of where Tracey and Kiana are at and then took a picture this morning where Keila and I are.  You decide where you’d rather be…

1More Music

The worship team from 1More kicked off the outdoor activity and did a great job staying focused and involving those who attended.  Great job, youth!

1More N Concert

Our youth put together a program and invited other youth groups to join us in worshipping God through music.  Nallely (right) represented our church by leading the program.  She did a great job energizing the youth on Saturday on the covered basketball court.

Remembering

In September we baptized 7 people who are now members of the congregation.  On this Sunday half of the group showed up to get their certificates.  We applaud their commitment and their love for God.

IN Concert

The church on the Hill put together the program with their youth musicians.  It was inspiring, fun and met the needs of the youth.  May there be more of these.

Up the Hill

We took our youth on an outing to attend a youth concert put on by our sister church on the hill.  We walked there and enjoyed the program and renewing friendships.

Family Time Away

Spent the week with the family and it was good.  I’ve missed our time together, so it was great to have the time away to just enjoy the company and the place.  Thanks for your prayers.