(20/30) Feliz día de las Madres!

It is mothers day here in Mexico!

Here is ONE of the ladies in my life here in Mexico- Marta!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

(19/30) Señor de los Milagros

I found out what all the crazy fireworks going off today was...... they ARE celebrating the Señor de los milagros (Lord of miracles).

From everything I read and was told about today (i dont think i really understand it) but señor de los milagros is Jesus.

But, as we saw.... they are parading Jesus around Ixtapaluca for the next three days. But Jesus is still on the cross.... He is not alive but very bloody. very dead.

I am glad I serve the Jesus that is ALIVE and ascended into heaven!

With that said, they do put on a show for this day. Covering the streets that they march the señor de los milagros down in colorful decorations etc.

Phase ONE complete!

First of all, I can not help but wonder what the Catholic Church in Ixtapaluca is celebrating today--- of you know please enlighten me. How do i know they are celebrating? THE FIREWORKS THAT HAVE BEEN GOING OFF SINCE LAST NIGHT.

Anyways, not why I wanted to update my little blog today!
The reason....
WE ARE 100%  funded for the first phase of our church building fund!
That means we have enough to purchase the land, the taxes and the transfer of the title. Praise GOD! this does not include construction of the building- that is phase two!

It has been incredible to see everyone here come together and do whatever they can to raise money for this land. Selling food, selling clothes, selling anything really!

Thank you's also go out to all of the individuals and churches in the US and Canada.

This has truly been a team effort!

Please continue to give and continue to pray!... we still need to do the construction!


Check out our financial updates!

(18/30) Beans

In an effort to save money and eat healthier we are attempting to MAKE our own beans. In a culture that makes them all the time.... that doesn't sound impressive. But remember, we enjoy simplicity... like buying them in a can! This crockpot of beans cost $2. It is the equivalent to 9 cans at about a dollar each. I would say we saved some money! (make a lot and freeze em!)

Missed a few days, but back on track!

I had the amazing privilege to go to Michigan this weekend.  Spending some time with friends and speaking at a church that supports me.

Here are a few highlights.

I stayed with this amazing family. I have known them for 5 or so years. They are headed to live in Turkey soon! I am glad i got to see them before they left, and hope to visit them while they are there! If you think of it, pray for them!

I was also fortunate enough to be visited by these crazy people. We had a great time, ate alot and laughed even more!

Thank you Bethany Assembly for allowing me to share with your kiddos AND your adults on Sunday!

 

All in all... a great trip! Now time to catch up on things here!

(17/30) Support

Interested in how close (or far) I am from getting the support I need to go long term with Camino Global?
These numbers are MONTHLY pledges (does not take into account how much 1x gifts i need) and the amount that is pledged means just that, what people are or plan on starting to give.
Want to give to this mission in Mexico? go here

(16/30) Health seminars

Today's picture(s) of the day comes from the first day of our health seminars in the community center. Its a three part series.