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 winds and heavy rains on our first missions trip with YUGO were in the forefront of our minds. The memory of slipping, sliding and then falling in the mud brought back fond memories.
The rain held back and the sun shone brightly as excitement filled the air. We and many other staff were as Gypsies traveling the land and setting up camp. We prepared for the many youth that would soon make their own memories to go back home and share with others their experiences of what God is doing in Mexico.
Forty youth from Center Street Church in Calgary, Alberta joined us in Mexicali. Some partnered with a church in Mexicali. With combined efforts and lots of prayer Pastor Loretto’s congregation will have grown and the Center Street Church youth will go back to the Great White North forever changed.
Others joined missionary, Sharon in her outreach to the women and children of the Ejido (village) of Sinaloa. Lots of energy is brought by the youth to run, play and give capuchis (piggy backs) to the children. A fresh out pouring of energy and boldness to display and share the love of God is always welcomed by all.
Many hands joined together to reach out to the lost and needy in the nearby communities. One set of helping hands left an everlasting impression on me. His name is Erik. He joined me daily to help make picnic lunches in the sandwich room for the teams that would go out and share the gospel in the afternoons. Let me share with you his response to his time in Mexico.
“During this missions trip. I helped bring someone to Christ for the first time and gave my first sermon. I can only say that I believe I have finally found purpose and worth in my life. I will never forget how this feels like. I wish to continue serving the Lord in all areas of my life and in missions at home and abroad.”
Not only does YUGO Ministries offer an opportunity to bring the lost into a personal relationship with Jesus and connects them with a local church where they can be discipled. It also brings people like Erik and ourselves into a new realm of service and purpose.
We have much to be thankful for. Prayers have been answered. The position of Office Manager with YUGO Canada has been filled by Marylyn from Legal, Alberta. Marylyn spent a week with the staff in YUGO Ministries head office in California training for her new position. She later joined us in Tijuana so we could show her some of the other ministries YUGO is involved with. Join us in knowing we are all in good hands.
If you have any questions please feel free to call Marylyn. YUGO Canada’s address and phone number will remain the same but the office has been moved to Marylyn’s home in Legal, Alberta.
The year has just begun and many changes have taken place. April 9, 2005 was the grand opening of our first two children’s homes. It was a day to celebrate as 17 children now have new homes. Many more await housing. The ground was broken and the building of the next two homes will soon begin.
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