How 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 early? Maybe it was late? All these questions raced through my mind as I entered the doors of the San Diego airport.
We were on a mission to pick Amanda from Manitoba, Canada. Amanada is our newest Canadian YUGO missionary. Rod, Rebekah and I had the privilege of delivering Amanada to Mexicali to join Sharon (YUGO missionary) in reaching out to the needy children of the Ejido (village) of Sinoloa.
Being the Canadian Representatives for other missionaries that will join us and others on the field, I took it upon myself to share with Amanada some of the struggles she will encounter as well as the victories that would follow. I was also able to share with Amanada, with great confidence, that when she emerges from the fiery trials, she will know God is in control. She will learn “to cease striving and know that He is God.” Psalm 46:10.
Amanda will learn to embrace the knowledge of knowing that her partners in ministry will keep her held up in prayer. She will learn as we have learned that no matter how trying our circumstances, God works to make them turn out for our good.
In the midst of our weaknesses we see miracles happening all around us. It is a blessing to work with and encourage local pastors.
Recently we visited a pastor and his wife from Rosarito. Pastor Narcis shared his story of how he led an alcoholic to a relationship with Christ. When we met this man, Chuy, he had a sparkle in his eyes. He had found what he had been looking for. Where the alcohol could not satisfy him, Jesus did.
We had the opportunity to help another pastor and his wife do some painting in their new home. This home was built by YUGO teams that have come to Mexico to be a part of the Construction Ministry. Pastor Juan and Kerry are expecting a baby in January. What a gift it would be to Juan and Kerry if they could have this home finished before the baby arrived.
Rod and I had a conversation with the pastor of the small church we attend in Rosarito. The church is trying to purchase new property so they can build and accommodate more people in the services. At present we are full to over flowing in the tiny room we meet in. Pastor Mike and his wife Sarah have a vision to bring the Mexican people to Christ and then send them out to reach their own people.
Rod joined others from the church on an outreach to the lost in San Vicente. They handed out food, clothes and the message of eternal life to the migrant workers that worked in the local fields.
These are just a few of the activities that are taking place here in Mexico. Our days are filled with opportunities to reach out to those around us. You too can join us in this ministry. You may ask, how? It is your prayers, words of encouragement and financial support that give Rod, Rebekah and I the desire to continue to do what God has called us to do. Thank you!
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