Wheelchairs

Thanks to all who continue to give in order for us to continue giving wheelchairs to the people who need them the most.

(thanks for the pics Rod!)

New Neighborhood, New Opportunities

Part of moving into a new neighborhood to start a new work, is getting to know the needs, the wants and the desires of the new place.

Las Palmas has a very different feel than Jesus Maria. It has different needs.

We are planning on trying anything we can to reach the people of this new neighborhood. We have started community center classes, we are starting a bible club this Friday, soon we will give out our first wheelchairs here, a soccer tournament, and trying the oh so popular easter egg hunt!

Would you like to be a part of what God is doing here in Las Palmas and in Ixtapaluca?
We are open to (almost) anything. Some ideas?

- Skate boarding ministry. Come, demonstrate, teach, share the Gospel
- Some sort of dance ministry.
- kids ministries
- Fairs
- Youth outreaches

Does your church, your small group, your youth group, your group of friends want to come down for a week or so? No matter what your talent or passion is....We would LOVE to have you!
E-mail me for more information!

Just a small update!

I have been at a loss to what to write on here because I do the same thing a lot... teach classes, hang out with people, a couple bible studies a week etc.  Lately nothing super exciting, except for classes and stuff has happened around here... So i didn't want to bore you with the weekly photos of the classes. I know there is only so many english class pics you can stand to look at!

Anyways, classes are going well. Between Jesus Maria, Las Palmas, Ixtapaluca and Acozac I am teaching 17 hours of english, crafts, etc etc. In Las Palmas there are several families we are getting to know, its a great start.

In a few weeks we are starting a Kids Bible club on friday nights.

I am getting braver with driving a stick, just took some practice. I have loved having my own car. It has already given me more flexibility and time! Maggie loves it too.... she missed car rides. =)

thoughts while walking the dog.

So much to say and so little time to write blogs these days!

Anyways...

The other day I was walking around my new neighborhood. Some thoughts crossed my mind...
----- The first, is that this neighborhood is not use to seeing white people... yet. They definetly do not cover up the fact that they are doing a 180 degree turn to watch the white girl walk by. Soon they will be use to seeing missionaries, teams and interns!
----- The second..... why is my dog so popular. People stop me... just to know about her. It has happened since I got here, and still amazes me.
----  I really miss all my friends in Jesus Maria... seeing them everyday while walking my dog, getting invited to have coffee or share a meal, etc. But, I am impressed at how fast I can get to know some people here. It is encouraging.
---- This is really home. Of course, I have called Mexico home for over three years. But, I feel comfortable here. There are always going to be situations which will be new for me here. But, that is part of the adventure called life.  This is life. This is where I want to be, in Mexico. Maybe getting a car made everything seem so permanent, maybe I am more comfortable with the language, maybe it is just a God given feeling.. or all of them!
---- I am thankful and blessed to be living the life that I am living.

Life right now is busy! The community centers are going well. Jesus Maria Church is packed. Sunday schools are going well. Can't wait to see what the future holds.

Madam Dori Blueberry Lambluueghini

I would like to THANK YOU ALL for all your support (both prayerfully and financially) to get a car here in Mexico. 

Meet Madam Dori Blueberry Lambluueghini she is a 2015 Chevrolet Matiz. (You can call her Dori for short)

Now on to learning how to drive a stick shift. The first lesson was today. I don't think I did toooooo bad and only stalled a few times. 

Classes, Classes and More Classes

Classes are going strong and we are just about to finish the second week of our block of classes!

Of course, the Jesus Maria classes are going strong. And we had a steady increase of people coming to our Las Palmas (new community center) classes. 

Please keep praying for these classes, the teachers, people coming, connections to be made, etc!

On another note,

Here is some windows and door on the second phase of the church building project!

Tiempo de Vivir- Las Palmas

Well, last Sunday I moved into my new house in Las Palmas. I know this update is overdue, but i haven't had internet OR time!

Anyways, I will post pictures of the house after this weekend, when I get a little more settled in.

But, the more important part is we started our new community center in the bottom floor of this house. This house was made three levels... the top two for living space and the bottom as a market space for selling stuff, a restaurant OR a community center!

We have a few families who are already coming (I was hoping for a hundred by now, i am a dreamer). I plan on handing out several hundred MORE flyers on Monday. I have decided everything good starts slow?!

The community center is how we, as a team, start church plants.... gain connections and friendships in the targeted community. Rod wrote about it in his blog a few days ago.  Jim also commented on community center stuff.

I can't say living here will be too difficult... unless you are on a diet... there is great food joints every where you look. It is a more secure area then I was in before. Although I will miss seeing all the ladies (and their families) everyday in Jesus Maria.

Speaking of Jesus Maria,... we still have the community center there too. We continue to teach classes and reach out to that community!

Anyways, we are definetly stepping out in faith here! Will you pray with us? You can pray for more and more people to come to the center... for us to be made aware and take action to the needs in this community. For us to be a light.