A 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 Canada and the US joined together in a common purpose of finding just the right toys that brought about great joy for the needy children of Mexico. For some this may be the only gift they will receive.
Christmas came early for the Hoople family! A group of 25 from Santa Anna, California came to Mexico with hearts set on serving. They tackled many projects that needed attending to here at the ranch. One of them was to build a shed to house Rod’s tools. Thank you Calvary Church, you did a great job.
The building of the shed is the first step in cleaning out the common room just outside our apartment to prepare to transform the room into a staff lounge and meeting room. Do you know of a group wanting to be involved in a project? Let us know! The needs here in Mexico are always plentiful.
As Rod, Rebekah and I reflect back to 2005, we can see God’s hand in our lives. We have much to be thankful for in the time we have been here in Mexico serving with YUGO Ministries. We continue to have a passion to share what God is doing in Mexico through ordinary folks such as yourself. Many have come and left challenged to go deeper in their faith and service for Christ.
“We have an awesome privilege to be part of the devine labor taking place on earth. God doesn’t need our help, but He wants to incorporate our small contribution into His Master plan.” Author Unknown
Rebekah is doing very well in school. She is an honor student surrounded by lots of good friends. Due to her schooling Rod will return to Canada for the month of February on his own. He will represent YUGO Ministries in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton Missions Fests as well as share in churches and small groups. I will remain in Mexico to man the fort and be sure Rebekah is able to get to and from school daily.
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