The Norwalk Flu Hits Mexicali

“Jesus is the only One who can save people. His name is the only power in the world that has been given to save people. We must be saved through him.” Acts 4:12

“Oh my gosh!” Were the words that poured out of my mouth as my eyes adjusted to the darkness of the dawn. An outdoor infirmary had been set up by concerned leaders and parents to facilitate the youth that had been stricken with the flu in the wee hours of the morning. As others awoke, medical staff rose to the occasion and turned the chapel into a place of refuge for over 100 people that would need medical attention over the next week. Phone calls for prayer reached across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

As the battle at the Bible Institute in Mexicali ravaged person after person, ministry continued on. Those that were well enough to proceed to the villages, continued to share the Easter message. The message, that Jesus Christ came and died on the cross and then rose again for those who put their trust in Him. He gave his one and only Son that who ever should believe in him should not die but have eternal life. As this message was shared in the nearby villages over 100 people recognized their need to know this Jesus.

After an exhausting and eventful week we attended an Easter Service in El Centro. Pastor Jeremiah shared a message of hope and prompted our memories of the painful death Jesus suffered on the cross so we could gain access to all of God’s treasures-joy, peace and eternal life. For those that did not know Him, they were encouraged not to wait but to invite Christ into their hearts and commit the rest of their lives to following his teachings.

His prayer went something like this: “Father God, I know I need You but can never get to know you on my own. I receive Your Son Jesus as my personal Savior. I believe He took all my sins unto Himself when He died on the cross, conquering death for my sake and giving me access to You. Thank you for forgiving me and for sending the Holy Sprit to transform my life.” If you have never prayed this prayer before, I would invite you to do so and then contact me so I can help you grow in your new relationship with Jesus.

The second week of evangelistic outreaches was fairly uneventful compared to the first. A couple days of 50 mile per hour winds that knocked tents to the ground seemed minor compared to the week we had just been through. Our conference was small with two churches consisting of 36 youth and leaders bringing the message of hope to the Mexican people. 61 Mexican adults and youth accepted Jesus as their Savior. It was a real celebration that so few could bring so many to the realization of their need for Jesus. We ended the week all holding hands and praying together in a circle.

It takes many to help run an evangelistic outreach. Al & Evelyn from Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada joined us in ministry in the Mexicali Valley. Others came from different areas of the US. We could not have made this week successful for those that go out to reach the Mexican people for Christ with out the help of our dedicated staff. Thank you one and all for your hard work. Your efforts have eternal value.

Let me share with you Shannon’s response to her week at the evangelistic outreach: “I have been to YUGO twice before, but this time was different. God has radically changed me since the last time I came five years ago and I’ve seen the work of YUGO with new eyes. The heart of YUGO missionaries and the people of Mexicali have made such a lasting impression on me. I can see all that God is doing here and it is exciting (to say the least). It has been such a tremendous blessing” Shannon

We are blessed to be part of an organization that sees the need to share the gospel to those that do not know Jesus. Your continued prayers and support are a blessing to us and others