As of today, I have been in
Juquila, Mexico for over a week! Overall, I am so thankful that God has brought
me here and surrounded me with such amazing people! Before I came, I was
worried about being alone since I'm in an apartment by myself, but since being here,
I have been eating "comida" (big meal around 4pm) with a family here
and hanging out with them as well as the family that lives in the apartment
below mine. I've gotten to play fútbol, volleyball, basketball and rummikub, go
shopping in the local "tiendas" for cookware, plates, food, and
various things, go to a local church, and visit the homes of local families,
all while speaking Spanish. I've gotten to eat Mexican food-- including a cactus
and a salsa made with ants and try some Peruvian food as well!
Thank you everyone for your
support of this ministry. It's been amazing to witness how God is using the
teachers here to reach the local community. They are sharing the Gospel with
their neighbors and relying on God for everything. In the midst of poverty and
idolatry, the light of Christ is shining and people are coming to know Jesus!
School starts on Wednesday, and students come to class on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays for half of the days.
Please pray:
-that God would anoint us for
this ministry and the Holy Spirit would speak and love through us
-that God would speak to our
students and that they would respond to His call
-that God would provide for the
needs of our school, our families, and our community, especially for the
families who are struggling financially
-for a couple people to experience a
breakthrough of light, hope, and peace and to find solid friends who can
encourage them in the Lord
-for the families that have decided
to study the Bible with the staff but have not yet accepted Jesus as their Lord
and Savior
-for the 5 kids that will be
living with the family downstairs during the week to attend our school and for
God's guidance as to how I can best serve them
-for my physical and mental
health as I navigate my new life here
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