Experiencing Forgiveness-Mar 2008

“God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So always do these things: Show mercy to others, be kind, humble, gentle, and patient. Get along with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3: 12&13 NCV

Laughter and constant chatter could be heard by all as women gathered for a sleepover at El Faro (our home). Months back, some YUGO staff members attended a women’s retreat with some of the pastor’s wives of the colonies of East Tijuana. Today was the day we were reuniting to come together to build relationships, pray for one another and feast on traditional pozole (pig feet & corn soup) and napoles ensalada (cactus salad).


Sylvia listens intently as Sharlene shares God truth on forgiveness

Sharlene Mc Donald (YUGO missionary) lead a devotional from Colossians 3:12 & 13. Many tears were shed as women bared their hearts. Healing came through prayer and forgiveness. Others were encouraged by those that understood the challenges of ministry. Ten women left El Faro after a one night sleepover refreshed and ready to serve. This was just one of the many highlights that took place this month while Rod was away in Canada

Earlier in the month our Canadian board and some of their wives joined YUGO staff in Mexico to attend the annual YUGO staff retreat at our Ensenada Outreach Center. What a blessing to have these godly men and women join us after the retreat checking out the ministries that YUGO missionaries are a part of in the Tijuana area.


As night drew near the skies turned grey and the heavens opened up. The rain began to fall. The roads became impassable. The planned evening of celebrating Rebekah’s 17th birthday party with a bonfire at the beach was quickly changed to pan fried hotdogs and smores on the open flames of the gas stove. Due to the road conditions we now had a grand total of 30 people scattered through out El Faro which included the Canadian board and their wives as well as eighteen of Rebekah’s friends. Seventeen people bedded down for the night while others were able to make it back to their own their own homes. This was a great opportunity for the Canadian board to experience life in Mexico.

Rod has been diligently representing YUGO Ministries at Missions Fests, churches, cell groups and with individuals. We praise God for the great response in others catching the vision of God’s heart for missions. Rebekah and I are counting down the days until Rod returns from Canada to be with us in Mexico.