The 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 the fear that is penetrating the heart of this distraught women and her family members. Margarita is a fairly new Christian. She has just recently exchanged a life style of idol worship for a relationship with Christ Jesus. This situation will stretch her faith as she sees the hand of God move on her behalf.
This is only one of the many prayer requests that the women of our Tuesday night bible study bring to the table. In faith each week, we come together and grow together as we study God’s word and pray.
It was February 14, Valentines day, when I shared openly with the ladies that I received so much more from them than I could ever give. They have opened their hearts to a stranger from a foreign land. Language is not a barrier for love.
Week after week I watch these women diligently come to learn more about this Jesus that has set them free from the bondages of idolatry, incest, physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse and the list goes on.
They come from a small village steeped in poverty. Poverty according to your standards and mine, but not theirs. They may live in tiny houses, but they have a bed to sleep in. They have barely enough money to put tortillas on the table, but never go hungry.
Does this rob them from their joy? No, as long as they are fed, have a roof over their heads and have one another they are satisfied. I can learn much from these precious women.
Their infectious smiles and contagious laughter would cause anyone to question where their joy comes from. They would be the first to tell you that their joy comes from knowing and serving the King of Kings, Jesus Christ.
Rod will soon return to us and the work God has called us to in Mexico. We were separated 4 ½ weeks. While in Canada attending Missions Fests, visiting churches and groups Rod shared with many God’s heart for the lost. Many have responded to the call.
My days were filled with contacting groups, tweeking plans and preparing for those that are coming to share the love of Christ with the Mexican people. Gospel Chapel from Sylvan Lake Alberta, Center Street Church from Calgary Alberta, Emmanuel CRC from Langley British Columbia and Cross Roads Church from Red Deer Alberta are just a few that will be the hands and feet of Christ to the Mexican people in the month of March.
It is you, our partners in ministry that give us the strength to continue to do what God has called us to do. Your prayers, words encouragement and faithful giving are the backbone of this ministry.
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