tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15695279609008511232012-03-15T11:57:27.406-07:00Rod and Cheryl have been missionaries in Mexico since 2004 in the Tijuana/Rosarito area. They went on their first Evangelistic Outreach with YUGO Ministries to Mexicali in 1999. In 2004 they joined the YUGO staff as the first full time Canadian missionaries. Their passion is to recruit individuals and teams for ministry in Mexico. Their goal is to create positive ministry experiences for teams, families and individuals that join them and other YUGO missionaries in ministry in Mexico.Cheryl for the Hoopleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399799622738553114noreply@blogger.comBlogger921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569527960900851123.post-16592692450834285252012-02-18T09:42:00.000-08:002012-02-18T09:57:56.258-08:00

“Therefore my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are the joy and the crown I receive for my work.” Philippians 4:1 What an amazing start to another awesome year! We brought the New Year in with family and grand children. It was a memory that will live deep within our hearts for many years to come! Since our return to Canada,

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Look! The virgin will conceive a child! And she will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel which means ‘God is with us’. Merry Christmas, Imagine what it must have been like for Jesus to be at his Father’s side one moment and wrapped in rags in a manger the next! The King of the universe placed His son in the care of a peasant girl and a carpenter. No frills, no ornate decor,

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“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who gave me strength, because He trusted me and gave me this work of serving Him.” I Timothy 2:12 Laughter consumed us as we revisited the past! You see, Pat and I had worked together over 30 years ago. She recounted how I came to work one day and shared with her I had found a new man in my life. Her curiosity got the best of her as she anxiously asked, “Who is

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“God can give you more blessing than you need. Then you will always have plenty of everything-enough to give to every good work.” II Corinthians 9:8 My heart was bursting with pride as we handed out diplomas to the 19 women that graduated from our second year of the Celebrate Recovery program. It was a beautiful day filled with a time of worship, cake, ice-cream, a drama, special guest speakers

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“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us.” And I said, “Here I am, send me.” Isaiah 6:8 Rod and I made a quick trip back to Canada. in August to celebrate a very special day. On August 20, 2011 our youngest daughter Rebekah married Eric Le Clair. It was a beautiful wedding ceremony. As I write the newly weds are off on their honey moon!!! Thanks

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“Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.” Matthew 13:13 After passing through our final set of locked doors, Comandante Alicia (head prison official) escorted us to a cell where Eva was lying on her side. Despair and anguish were written all over Eva’s face. Weeks earlier Eva’s family came to visit. Separation and loss from family drew Eva into a deep

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“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45Dear Family and Friends,Nayeli looked into Silvia’s eyes and tears began to trickle down her face as she asked Silvia to forgive her. Both women embraced! You see, outside the prison walls these two women detested each other. Each bore children from the same man. This day Silvia

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“But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ.” Galatians 3:22 Men and women could be seen searching every face, anxiously awaiting the arrival of loved ones. Children, grandchildren, moms, dads, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles were overjoyed to be able to see family members. “Dia de los Niño’s” (Day

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“Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He has risen from the dead!” Matthew 28:5,6It is hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner! It seems like only yesterday Rod was directing the 2010 outreaches in Mexicali when the 7.2 earthquake destroyed the homes of many. Rod and a team of staff and volunteers are in Mexicali this

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“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” I Corinthians 13:4,7Tick tock tick

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“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 Today, as we maneuver across the snow covered highways and study God’s magnificent handiwork, we are in awe with the beauty of the mountains around us. We are headed to Burns Lake, B.C. to spend a few days with our grand babies. It has been 15 months since Rod

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“I (we) thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me (us) strength to do his work. He considered me (us) trustworthy and appointed me (us) to serve Him.” I Timothy 1:12 2010 was a great year! Come join us as we look back at a few of the ministry highlights from last year. -Some of our Canadian board members stayed with us before and after the 2010 annual YUGO retreat. We are enjoying their

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“Don’t be afraid. I am here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everyone, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.” Luke 2: 10, 11 (The Message)The Christmas story of the birth of Jesus never ceases to amaze me. Mary, a young woman of good reputation finds herself with child. Joseph, engaged to Mary finds out his wife to be

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“I was without clothes and you gave me something to wear. I was sick and you cared for me. I was in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25:26Um, just relaxing, sipping on a cup of Chai tea while snuggled under a blanket (no central heating), nursing a cold and listening to the pitter patter of the rain. The heavy rain fall is a sign of an early wet winter. It is a great day to be inside writing

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“We are not saying that we can do this work ourselves. It is God who makes us able to do all that we do.” II Corinthians 3:5Nagging thoughts, sprinkled with prayers raced through my mind as we inched our way to the front of the Otay border crossing into Mexico. “Would we be able to bring the trailer full of Prison Ministry donations across the Mexican border?” The US border guards had pretty

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“May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long and high, and how deep His love really is.” Ephesians 3:18 (NLT)Just a couple more hours to go! At the end of three heavy days of driving from Mexico to Canada we had an opportunity to spend a few days with Rebekah before she had to head back to Three Hills to prepare for another year of studying to be an LPN.

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“If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.” II Timothy 2:21 (NLT)July 5- Peering around the corner of the dirt floored courtyard, smiling faces were awaiting our arrival. “What you do today will affect generations to come” was the message delivered by Silvia Campillo (

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Prison Ministry Wish List“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring Good News to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.” Isaiah 61:1 (NAS)Thank you to the many that have joined us in ministry through prayer for those that are incarcerated. Your prayers for the women within the

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“Remember those who are in prison as if you were in prison with them. Remember those who are suffering as if you were suffering with them” Hebrews 13:3Tears gathered in the brim of Luisa’s eyes as she shared with me that when she prayed she felt Jesus only saw her as being bad and needing a good whopping. I had just shared (through a translator) with the women in the prison the importance of step

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“Whenever we are faced with any calamity such as war, plague, or famine, we can come to stand in your presence before this Temple where your name is honored. We can cry out to you to save us, and you will hear us and rescue us.” II Chronicles 20:9aWe barely pulled into the Ensenada Prison parking lot when a female guard approached us. She beamed as she gave each of us a big hug, a peck on the

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“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16Easter is always a great reminder that God loved us so much that He sent his Son, knowing He would die a brutal death on a cross so our sins could be forgiven, so we could live eternally with Him. Every year YUGO staff, Canadian and American

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“But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ.” Galatians 3:22Click-jingle-clang, click-jingle-clang… The doors creak open after keys rattle and the guards confirm our proof of admission as our prison ministry team goes through eight sets of locked doors manned by armed guards. This is a weekly ritual as we

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“How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” Ps 133:1Batten down the hatches! (Get ready!) Many of us have heard the term while others have experienced it first hand. Loree and her son Jaxon bunked in with us at El Faro while serving at Grace Children’s Home (YUGO’s Orphanage). The winds were howling and the heavy rain could be seen pelting against the window pains.

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December 13, 5:00 am at 40 below zero Rod, Rebekah and I began our long trip from Canada back to Mexico. We arrived in Mexico and hit the ground running. Our first Prison Ministry event took place days after our arrival. Preparing jello, cake and ice cream for 300 was our Prison Ministry team’s part in preparing a Christmas fiesta, complete with a turkey dinner for the prisoners of the Ensenada

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11Today I am sitting in the Mazankowski Heart Institute anxiously awaiting news on the the outcome of the surgery Rod is in the midst of. Early this morning he had an angiogram (a tube running into his heart that injects dye to search for blockages).

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“No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Sheer determination could be seen on Maddy’s face as she teetered and tottered, striving to keep her balance in this new endeavor to walk. Daily Rod and I would urge our granddaughter with words of encouragement followed by bountiful praise. Sometimes she falls! She then

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Fiesta at the Hooples!!! El Faro was buzzing with activity as many came to say FAREWELL to Rebekah. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of traditional Mexican delicacies, complete with a chamoy fountain. OK, what’s a chamoy fountain you ask? Take a chocolate fountain and substitute chocolate for salsa and veggies. YUMMMM! Rebekah had developed a great support team of incredible, caring

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The air was filled with anticipation as my self and four other ladies prepared to travel to the Ensenada Prison. We went over our checklist that would allow us entrance, made a few changes and forged on. Worship and prayer filled the van as we headed down the toll road admiring the breathtaking ocean side view on our way to Ensenada.When we got to the prison and our groups name was not on the

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“I am the Lord your God who holds your right hand, and I tell you, “Don’t be afraid. I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13Waiting, anticipating, dreaming, and planning! This is what a Father does when awaiting the birth of an unborn child. The time draws nearer, excitement fills the air. And then, the time comes, the newborn arrives. The Father has a heart bursting with pride at his creation. He

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”You will leave me alone, but I am never really alone, because the Father is with me.” John 16:32 bYou have probably heard about the swine flu epidemic! Thank you to the many that have contacted us, concerned about our welfare. We are fine! The Mexican schools are closed, and many are concerned about the already weak economy in Mexico, but God is on the throne. What this swine flu situation did,

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“Enjoy serving the Lord and He will give you what you want.” Psalm 37:4After many e-mails going back and forth, the day finally arrived. The Hafermehl and Hutlet families joined us in ministry. We began our Visions Trip (a taste of missions) with a Cultural Day in downtown Ensenada. The day was given a new name “The Amazing Race” as both families took part in a scavenger hunt with the goal of

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“Our only goal is to please God whether we live here or there” II Corinthians 5:9A day I will never forget! With the prices soaring, tourism down, way down, I heard a Mexican friend use the term “desperate”.A while back, I baked a chicken. I always save the bones, fat and skin for starving dogs. After dropping Rebekah off for school, I went searching for the prize winning dog that would receive

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Make a Smilebox slideshow

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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9Home Sweet Home! Rebekah and I landed in San Diego and sighed with relief. Routine and schedules were calling our names. We are back in the land of sun and palm trees. It is hard to fathom that just hours before we were wearing

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“As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset.” Exodus 17:11,12Each of you is likened to Aaron and Hur as you have

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"If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord-and He will repay you!”After an exhilarating day of shopping and searching for the perfect items to fill Christmas gift bags, we were now about to see a miracle.Boxes upon boxes and bags upon bags had to be removed from the van to repack it so all would fit for our return to Mexico. Sharlene (YUGO missionary) and I know the man from the toy

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The Best Birthday Ever!In the early mornings I am drawn to my favorite spot in our quaint upper living room. The lighting is just right, the couch is soft, my lap blanket is near by and my bible is within arms reach. Enticed by the Book of Daniel, this particular day I forgot it was my 52nd birthday.When Rebekah awoke, she snuggled up next to me and wished me Happy Birthday then gave me the

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“Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good stewards of God’s various gifts of grace.” I Peter 4:10Rod is enjoying school. He comes home on the weekends sharing biblical truths with me of God’s grace and mercy. In the book of Genesis, God choose Abraham to accomplish his purposes. God does not need us to accomplish His purposes, He chooses us to share his love, mercy and

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"You are the world's light a city on a hill glowing in the night for all to see. "Matthew 5:14A lighthouse identifies a safe place. Its light shines brightly to alert others of direction or danger. El Faro (lighthouse in Spanish) is the name of the YUGO facility we live in.Rod and I felt the Lord nudging us in the area of Member Care (nurturing and supporting) our YUGO missionaries. We presented

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“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me.” Jeremiah 32:27“Mom, stop!” exclaimed Rebekah as we both had the same urge to roll down the car windows as we breathed in the fresh scent of the yellow canola fields while snapping photos. Both of us were on memory lane. Canada is so green and so beautiful.Jessica, Aly, Papa (Rod), Madyson and CalebThis trip to Canada was our

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“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”Proverbs 19:21Make plans and watch God change them! This has been our motto since coming to Mexico. This summer as Rod continues to direct the Evangelistic Outreaches it had been our desire for me to back out of a key position with evangelistic outreaches to have more time to care for the things at home and other

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“Men, what must I do to be saved? Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved…”Acts 16:30, 31THE YOUTH ARE HERE!!!It is amazing how time goes so quickly. Summer is no longer “just around the corner”. Youth from Canada and the United States come from different provinces and states to an unfamiliar land, a different culture with an unknown language to share what they know to be true.

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“This is why I remind you to keep using the gift that God gave you when I laid my hands on you. Now let it grow as a small flame grows into a fire.” II Timothy 1:6The salty air of the ocean filled our nostrils and the cool breeze brushed our cheeks as we prayed together while walking along the beach. Today was a special day for Rod and I. All along the path were sand dollars. I began to gather

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The cool night air could be felt in the innermost parts of my bones. The call had come and I was on my way to find and lead Pastor David to the place where the Emmanual C.R.C. youth from Langley, B.C were housed. As I led the pastor down the dark back roads an excitement could be felt deep within for the ministry this group would take part in. This is the third year in a row this group have

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“It is written that Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that a change of hearts and lives and forgiveness of sins would be preached in His name to all nations.” Luke 24: 46,47Rebekah and I are celebrating the return of Rod. We had a “Welcome Home” pot luck with other YUGO staff so he could reconnect and share about his journey to Canada. He shared with us his

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“God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So always do these things: Show mercy to others, be kind, humble, gentle, and patient. Get along with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3: 12&13 NCVLaughter and constant chatter could be heard by all as women gathered for a sleepover at El

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“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31,32Peering through the bus windows, snow covered trees could be seen in every direction due to the snow storms that had passed through recently. The snow chains on the bus

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Traveling down the bumpy roads, scarcely moving forward due to the crowds of people in the market could have brought frustration. But we were on a mission, a mission to deliver 250 Christmas gifts to be handed out by ten individuals from St. Simons church in Georgia to a Mexican church called Casa de Oracion (House of Prayer). This building did not look like any other that people normally gather

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“Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all people. Today your Savior was born in the town of David. He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10,11As we celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas season and share gifts with one another. Let me share how others have recently shared gifts with those in need in Mexico.Medical clinics are held in the colonias. You can

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“Pray to the Lord, who owns the harvest, that He will send more workers to gather his harvest.” Matthew 9:38 The freshness of the air due to the first winter rain fall felt great. We live in a dusty, dry country and look forward to a bit of rain to green things up. As we drove down the road, people could be seen in the back of pickups going to work. This is a very common site in Mexico.

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“God, you are my God. I search for you, I thirst for you like someone in a dry, empty land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1Reclining in the comfortable chair in the airplane, while heading back to Canada, brought back many memories of a busy summer. Eyes closed and mind on shut down created an atmosphere to rest and relax before a new busyness would begin when landing in Canada. There were

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“So let us run the race that is before us and never give up.” Heb 12:1Prayers penetrated the doors of heaven as we prayed, “Lord, help us finish strong!” And finish strong, we did!!! This summer, many youth and adults joined us in Tijuana and other YUGO ministry sites in Mexico sharing the love of Jesus. Over 1,000 Mexican people recognized their need to know Jesus in a personal way.There are no

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“The Good News about God’s kingdom will be preached in all the world, to every nation. Then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14 (NCV)With the Evangelistic Outreaches in full swing, a variety of tasks need to be accomplished to prepare those that will go into the nearby villages. Each village is like a battlefield where hearts will be captured and will surrender to a Master that will bring hope and

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“And who knows, you may have been chosen for such a time as this.” Esther 4:14The day was warm and I was excited to leave behind my office tasks and head out to the colonias (villages). Cindy (YUGO missionary) Kelli (missionary on route to Africa) and I were on our way to deliver medicine and donations to some needy families. After visiting and praying for the needs of the young moms we

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“Now, why wait any longer? Get up and be baptized, and wash your sins away, trusting in Him to save you.” Acts 23:16 NCVToday was the day my sister Peggy, brother Jack and nephew Luke would arrive for a visit in Mexico. We had two short days to cram in glimpses of ministry, shopping and taking in some of the local tourist attractions. It seemed like the blink of an eye and we were saying our

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“Jesus is the only One who can save people. His name is the only power in the world that has been given to save people. We must be saved through him.” Acts 4:12“Oh my gosh!” Were the words that poured out of my mouth as my eyes adjusted to the darkness of the dawn. An outdoor infirmary had been set up by concerned leaders and parents to facilitate the youth that had been stricken with the flu

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“If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord-and he will repay you!” Proverbs 19:17The time on the clock seemed to move very slowly as Rebekah and I awaited Rod’s arrival. Ten weeks of battling the snow and blizzards had come to an end. Rod returned to Mexico safe and sound. He carried behind his truck a 16 foot cargo trailer filled to the gunnels with donations for our Mexican

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“I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NCV)I am sitting in my father’s old recliner. A sense of peace surrounds me. Out a nearby window can be seen the bare trees and the swirling, drifting snow. The early morning quietness brings the familiarity of a

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“I know that you can do all things and that no plan of yours can be ruined.” Job 42:2 (NCV)Anticipation filled the air as family members gathered together to celebrate the birth of Our Savior. This was our first Christmas in many that we would all be together in Canada. There was a sound at the door. Could it be what we had been waiting for? Yes, there before us was such a wonderful sight.

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“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who gave me strength, because he trusted me and gave me this work of serving him. I Timothy 1:12(NCV)Today was the day! As we pulled up to the prison, my heart started to race. I remembered well the week before, the shock of walking up to the prison for the first time and seeing guards with machine guns everywhere. Today, there were only a handful of guards. We

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Imagine how it felt! I entered the common area of La Tribu de Jesus, an orphanage with great needs. I glanced around, could it be?Looking beyond the tattered couches, tables, chairs and many children was a cattle barn. The cleaning trough ran down the middle of the floor. Where cattle dung used to run, now the bath water of 55 children drained into the streets.Through the slatted walls covered

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“He comforts us in all our troubles so we can comfort others. When others are troubled we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” II Corinthians 1:4 NLTGod uses all circumstances to fulfill his plan for our lives. Lionel had been sick for several days now. The fear that dehydration would take its toll on him left us no choice but to get him to the Cruz Roja (Red

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"I know, Lord, that a person’s life is not his own. No one isable to plan his own course.” Jeremiah 10:23Sleep beckoned me as a result of catching a Red Eye flight ($130.00 return) to Guanajuato, Mexico. Sarah and I were greeted with open arms by Isabel and Jose Luis. Our first stop: breakfast at a local taco stand.Pray, bite, swallow quickly and drink was my way of keeping down the tacos made

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”You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce fruit that will last.” John 15:16The sun was shining and being able to sit and watch the boats on the harbor made for a beautiful spot on the shore to have a picnic. Mixed emotions filled the air. Today was the day our summer staff and volunteers would be returning home to their families. Each were delivered to the airport or

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“Look around you! Vast fields are ripening all around us and are ready now for the harvest.” John 4:35bHola,The day had finally arrived. I looked around and admired the design of the church. I had to be at least a couple hundred years old. The glass windows were intriguing and captured your attention. The regal columns and tall ceilings gave the church a sense of awe. This was a perfect church

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“I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.” Acts 2: 24 NLTAnticipation filled every part of me as Rod and I drove to visit a friend I had not seen for quite some time. You see, my friend Marilyn lives in Canada, I live in Mexico and we met for coffee in the United States.You may ask, “What is so special about this

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“Your love for one another will prove that you are my disciples.” John 13:35 NLTTwelve hours on the road, exhausted by the drive, the trip from Stony Plain, Alberta (where my parents live) to Burns Lake, British Columbia (where my daughter Jessica lives) was coming to an end. All the feelings of tiredness disappeared as I looked up and saw my four year old grandson Caleb standing at the window

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"The Lord lives!Blessed be my rock! May God, the rock of my salvation beexalted!" II Sam 22 4:7Day by day changes were taking place. What began as a room that collected donations and junk was transformed into a warm inviting place to meet together, laugh together and enjoy the warm decor. Al & Evelyn have been busy renovating, painting and gardening. They came with servant hearts and well be

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“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance” I Corinthians 13:7The phone rang! My neighbor, in her broken English shared this prayer request. Pray for Margarita. She just received a call. Either she hand over a large sum of money or her two daughters will be kidnapped. Margarita is a Mexican woman with great wealth.You can only imagine

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“But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus-the work of telling others the Good News about God’s wonderful kindness and love.” Acts 2: 24 NLTA little face looked up at me beaming from ear to ear as he clutched his Project Joy shoe box. The days were full handing out over 1,000 gifts at different events. Many groups and individuals from all over

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“I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior-yes, the Messiah, the Lord-has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David!” Luke 2:10,11The sun seemed to be smiling as I drove down the highway. Glancing at the waves on the beach always brings a feeling of peace and a yearning for more time to enjoy this marvelous creation.As I entered the store, the sight of Christmas trees

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If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord-and He will repay you!” Proverbs 19:7Today is Sunday. We had not been to church for a couple weeks due to other commitments. As we arrived we were warmly greeted by our Mexican friends. Soon the sound of worship music filled the air. We were embraced with the feelings of being at home. Yes, Rod, Rebekah and I had just recently shared with

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“Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know whatHe has done.” Psalm 105:1October is a time to give thanks to the Lord for the harvest. In the last year we at YUGO Ministries have had 2084 participants come to Mexico (Tijuana, Mexicali and Acuna) to evangelize. As a result 1632 Mexican people made decisions to become Christians. Wow, what a year!This summer

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Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink-even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk-it’s all free! Why spend your money on for that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good. Listen, and I will tell you where to get food for the soul! Isaiah 55:1, 2 (NLT) Rod & Brian planning their trip across the border.Rod and Brian (YUGO

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We all piled into the van to cross over to the other side. After many weeks in Mexico a trip to the United States feels like you are embarking on a real adventure. In tow was our new family: four interns and other YUGO staff that have joined us for the summer.The date was July 3, 2005 and the stop of the day would be a church service at Shadow Mountian where Dr. David Jeremiah would share great

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“We must take the first step by faith and then another, not knowing exactly where it will lead us, but trusting that our omniscient, loving God has our best interests in mind.” Charles Stanley.I guess most of us may think that these words are for people that are brave or for those that are heroes. No, these words are the words we need to follow to fulfill the purpose we have been called to.The

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I had heard the stories of a woman named Mary. Stories of how she tormented one of our YUGO missionaries. Sharon had shared with me how day and night Mary would throw rocks at her home. She also shared that Mary had come into her home and robbed her.The day had finally come when I would meet Mary. I was excited to have a chance to get to know this woman. There she was, this woman I had heard

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“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." I Corinthians 15:58 The Easter/Spring outreaches with YUGO Ministries were drawing near as a number of us caravanned together to Mexicali. The skies were gray and the chance of rain loomed in the air. Memories of strong

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"God blesses the people that patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:1,2 (TLTWow, what a year! Let me recap some of the events that have taken place in our lives and the growth in the ministry of YUGO Canada. January 2004, YUGO Canada was birthed. Charitable status came into being eight days after paperwork

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"But thanks be to God who made us his captives and leads us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now where ever we go He uses us to tell others about the Lord and to spread the Good News like perfume." 2 Cor 2:14 NLTThe day finally arrived when we would join Pastor Martin and others giving out Project Joy Christmas shoe boxes near the Tijuana dump. It was not that many years ago I saw video

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“That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lords glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid.” He said, “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been

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“Therefore since we are surrounded by a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us.” Heb 12:1How could I recognize the face of this person I had never met? Was the picture I had of her up to date? Did the plane come in

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“These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold - and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold. So if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” 1 Peter 1:7 The summer

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"So two good things will happen-the needs of the Christians in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanksgiving to God. You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts. For your generosity to them will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.” II Corinthians 9:12,13Many thanks to our valued partners in ministry. Our financial support is almost in

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“I assure you that everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and the Good News, will receive now in return, a hundred times over, houses, sisters, mothers, children, and property-with persecutions. And in the world to come they will have eternal life.” Mark 10:29,30 Let me share with you our dream and how God brought it

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“Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who turn many to righteousness will shine like stars forever.” Daniel 12:3 (NLT)Stars stand out at night against the black sky. We observe them because they shine so brilliantly in contrast with everything else in the heavens. Like the stars, God’s people stand out in a dark world. Their words, actions, and lives drastically

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Acts 1:8 NLT “ But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”Let me share with you our latest miracle. We listed our home and the first couple who looked at it purchased it. It is very evident that God’s hand is in this.Have you ever stepped into a room and felt

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The prisons in Mexico are full of people who need to be set free. The chains of bondage come in many different forms. We have witnessed prisoners with chains around their ankles and wrists. The greatest bondage of all are those that do not know or place their hope in Jesus Christ as their Savior. It has been a privlege to join other missionaries in the La Mesa (Tijuana) and Ensenada prisons. A

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You can only imagine how excited we were to have family members join us in ministry in Mexico. John & Gerry Szott (Cheryl's parents) winter in Arizona in a RV park called the Lost Canadian. The residents of the park adopted La Tribu de Jesus (a Mexican orphanage) as a service project. They began to make blankets to keep the children warm, purchase food products to fill their empty stomachs while

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January 2007 was the first time in 20 years that snow could be seen falling in the northern border towns of Baja, California, Mexico. Rod, Rebekah and I were spending Christmas in Canada with family, friends and our grandbabies. We heard reports of the snow and cold in Mexico. I called one of our close friends in Tijuana and found out that the temperature had dropped below freezing. Our friends

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Can you concentrate when your stomach is growling?Half of Mexico's 107 million people continue to live at or below poverty. Malnutrition now afflicts 40-65% of the population, with the worst cases found in the impoverished Indigenous communities, where it approaches 85%.Studies done in local school districts of Mexico have uncovered a malnutrition problem that manifests itself with restless,

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