The 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 picked up by family members with lasting memories and lives that will be forever changed.
Jessica, Kiely, Elizabeth, Angela, Alex, Mat
We thank God for blessing us so richly with the many fellow comrades that faithfully served at the Tijuana Outreach Center this summer. Their hard work, many prayers and devotion to serving were a part in ushering 561 Mexican people into the gates of eternity. Great job fellow missionaries!
Many of the youth from the groups that joined us had life changing experiences. Let me share some of them with you.
Amy writes:
When Brad (speaker) spoke about giving everything up to God, it really convicted me. I heard God clearly speaking to my heart. In our quiet time, I just broke down crying, and I still don’t know exactly why. I think I was just overwhelmed with God’s love for me. I’ve been a Christian my whole life, but I never understood that until now. I rededicated my life to Christ, and this time I made sure He knew He got all of me. And now my life will never be the same because it’s not mine, but it’s God’s.
Urryn writes:
God works in AMAZING ways! I was able to share the gospel with over 60 kids through my lesson. My heart was completely turned around. A girl named Cari touched my heart this week. I was blessed to share the simple Gospel message with her and she accepted Christ! I have always wanted to be a missionary to China and this week it was confirmed. I gave all my hopes and dreams to God and am heading to China when I am prepared.
It is exciting to see what God is doing in the lives of our youth as they are the leaders of tomorrow.
Soon other ministries that have been set aside for the summer will resume.
Part of this will be facilitating other Canadian missionaries coming on the field. One of our summer interns, Trevor from Red Deer is filling in his application. He is gifted in many areas including computers. August 31 the Mc Donald family from Loon Lake Saskatchewan will arrive as church planters. September 6 the Liebrecths from Calgary Alberta arrive at the Tijuana Outreach Center with servant hearts willing to help wherever needed.
Rebekah will enter into an all Spanish high school soon. Rod and I are excited about her opportunity to be in a setting where she can master Spanish as a second language. Who knows what the future holds.
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