God uses all circumstances to fulfill his plan for our lives. Lionel had been sick for several days now. The fear that dehydration would take its toll on him left us no choice but to get him to the Cruz Roja (Red Cross). As we awaited the arrival of Pastor Martin as he was our contact and translator, a man sauntered up to us and asked if we happened to know anyone who wanted to rent or purchase a house. We had been praying and seeking for a place to live. Could this be the answer to our prayers?
Rod followed the man and within minutes called me on the cell phone and beckoned me to come and see. When I walked into the house, I knew immediately that our Heavenly Father had answered our prayers. Within days we signed a one year lease at $200.00 per month. For quite some time we had felt we should live among the Mexican people to better learn the language and the culture and separate ministry from family time.
This beautiful Mexican home has further birthed within our hearts the desire to reach out to missionaries coming on the field, as well as those leaving the field. We are praying about purchasing this house so we can build two apartments on top so when others come on the field we will have a place for them to stay while we help them through orientation and further prepare them for ministry in Mexico.
This September our second set of full time Canadian missionaries joined us in ministry in the Tijuana area. The Mc Donald family comes to us from Loon Lake, Saskatchewan. Mike and Sharlene will be planting a church in a near by area. Presently they are working on learning the language, the culture and adjusting to living in Mexico.
Helen and Lionel Liebrecht have come to work with YUGO Ministries as short term missionaries from Calgary. It is an honor to spend time with them and answer their questions about Mexico. They come to us with many talents and have chosen to work hand in hand with the staff in Grace Children’s Home (YUGO orphanage). Their love for the children is a blessing to many.
Michelle (YUGO missionary) lived with our family the past two years and has recently felt called to return to her home town in the United States. She diligently served the Mexican people the past three years. It was an honor to spend a day at a retreat center in California preparing Michelle for her return home. Some times (re-entry stress) returning to your homeland can be as difficult as transitioning in the country you will serve in. Michelle will be missed by many.
We want to thank each of you for your continued prayers. Rebekah continues to do well in school and has faired well with the move. Rod and I continue to stay on top of things while hanging pictures in our new home. We look forward to being with family and friends in Canada this Christmas.
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