MARCH-APRIL 2009 NEWSLETTER
PSALM 34:8 "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"
In the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico, the Chamula Indians were among some of first converts in the late 1900's. In spite of that fact, the non-Christian Chamulas have remained true to their resistant and aggressive behavior. They continue to make it extremely difficult for their own people who "dare to be different" and have given their hearts and lives to Christ. After 2 other failed attempts by other groups to establish a church in Ollas, Chamula, we are so delighted to report that because of your support, a block building now has been built and still stands to the Glory of God is this area. Please keep Pastor Diego in your prayers as he preaches and disciples new believers who are making a stand for Christ against all odds. These block churches are not built until a body of believers have been established, but with the completion of each new church comes many new believers that are added to the Kingdom of God.
Things have been going well in the state of Chiapas and several other new churches have been built this year. We enjoyed hosting a team from Branch, LA last month who experienced a tent camp out in Maravillas. This church is in a great location right next to the school's soccer field surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. It was challenging but a moving endeavor. And our hearts were filled with gratitude for all the shoes, blankets and Tzotzil Bibles that were given out in various villages to those who so desperately needed them.
Also, the recent workshops in Tuxtla and Chenalho for leaders of Children's Ministry was a great success. We are trying to expand this vision of ministry to all the churches in the area. There is great interest, and we will also be able to continue utilizing children's ministry in different villages when US groups come to Chiapas. A very special thank you goes out to Nell Lamury and her team from Patterson, LA for making this possible! Last year Olga was set apart to work in this arena of ministry in the mountains. She now has 20 churches under her leadership.
Praise report from Chenalho! Growth brings new challenges, so we are expanding the facility! We are adding a new dining room which will better accommodate large groups from the US and other gatherings hosted here throughout the year. Also, we are taking the existing standard kitchen and dining room area and turning it into a large commercial kitchen. The funds have begun to come in, and we thank you for your generous help.
Spring will be very busy, and you have probably heard a lot about the US warnings for travel into Mexico. We thank God that at this time the state of Chiapas is peaceful, and we have not had any problems in Tuxtla or the mountain areas. We do ask that you continue to pray for our safety and the safety of all of our teams traveling in and out of the country. Also, Russell and Pastor Carlos will be journeying this month into the jungles of Lacondonia to explore the reception to the Gospel and need for building churches in this unreached area of Chiapas. Pray for our protection and the mind of the Lord concerning reaching these people. We will keep you posted!
MARCH TEAMS
*Fort Bend Baptist Academy-
Sugar Land, TX
*North Texas Men's Group
Medical - Drs. Nichols & Morgan
*A/G Team-Morrisville, MO
APRIL TEAMS
*Life Church - Lafayette, LA
*Detroit, MI Men's Group
PSALM 34: 9,10 "Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him...those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing."
In the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico, the Chamula Indians were among some of first converts in the late 1900's. In spite of that fact, the non-Christian Chamulas have remained true to their resistant and aggressive behavior. They continue to make it extremely difficult for their own people who "dare to be different" and have given their hearts and lives to Christ. After 2 other failed attempts by other groups to establish a church in Ollas, Chamula, we are so delighted to report that because of your support, a block building now has been built and still stands to the Glory of God is this area. Please keep Pastor Diego in your prayers as he preaches and disciples new believers who are making a stand for Christ against all odds. These block churches are not built until a body of believers have been established, but with the completion of each new church comes many new believers that are added to the Kingdom of God.
Things have been going well in the state of Chiapas and several other new churches have been built this year. We enjoyed hosting a team from Branch, LA last month who experienced a tent camp out in Maravillas. This church is in a great location right next to the school's soccer field surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. It was challenging but a moving endeavor. And our hearts were filled with gratitude for all the shoes, blankets and Tzotzil Bibles that were given out in various villages to those who so desperately needed them.
Also, the recent workshops in Tuxtla and Chenalho for leaders of Children's Ministry was a great success. We are trying to expand this vision of ministry to all the churches in the area. There is great interest, and we will also be able to continue utilizing children's ministry in different villages when US groups come to Chiapas. A very special thank you goes out to Nell Lamury and her team from Patterson, LA for making this possible! Last year Olga was set apart to work in this arena of ministry in the mountains. She now has 20 churches under her leadership.
Praise report from Chenalho! Growth brings new challenges, so we are expanding the facility! We are adding a new dining room which will better accommodate large groups from the US and other gatherings hosted here throughout the year. Also, we are taking the existing standard kitchen and dining room area and turning it into a large commercial kitchen. The funds have begun to come in, and we thank you for your generous help.
Spring will be very busy, and you have probably heard a lot about the US warnings for travel into Mexico. We thank God that at this time the state of Chiapas is peaceful, and we have not had any problems in Tuxtla or the mountain areas. We do ask that you continue to pray for our safety and the safety of all of our teams traveling in and out of the country. Also, Russell and Pastor Carlos will be journeying this month into the jungles of Lacondonia to explore the reception to the Gospel and need for building churches in this unreached area of Chiapas. Pray for our protection and the mind of the Lord concerning reaching these people. We will keep you posted!
MARCH TEAMS
*Fort Bend Baptist Academy-
Sugar Land, TX
*North Texas Men's Group
Medical - Drs. Nichols & Morgan
*A/G Team-Morrisville, MO
APRIL TEAMS
*Life Church - Lafayette, LA
*Detroit, MI Men's Group
PSALM 34: 9,10 "Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him...those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing."
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