When we got to the prison and our groups name was not on the list. First strike against us! Connections with prison officials has failed somewhere down the line. Next we were told we needed “special” prison approved identification to enter. Strike two against us! Rules had changed since YUGO last visited the prisons. Two strikes against us, yet the Lord opened the doors and we were allowed in to see the women prisoners.
Our Prison Ministry Team-Silvia,Soledad,Cheryl,Lupe,Locerro
I had only taken part in Prison Ministry a few times in the past. As soon as I saw the women prisoners I was filled with a deep love and compassion for them. I am sure each women from our group felt the same. As a group we led the women into a time of worship and later shared testimonies of our pasts and where God had brought us with his love and nurturing. Our time of worship was beautiful. Our prayer is that those that do not know our Creator would come to know Him and those that do know Him would be set free from the chains that hold them in bondage to their past hurts.
Rod continues to direct the Evangelistic Outreaches at the Tijuana Outreach Center. We have fewer teams due to the hype about the violence and Swine flu scares. Those that have come to Mexico, despite the hype are committed to reaching out to the Mexican people and have seen great results from their efforts. Our six interns and staff have been having their own outreaches and have had the opportunity to touch the lives of many.
Rebekah registering for MK (missionary kid) debriefing
Summer is going very quickly. As I write, Rebekah is at an MK (missionary kid) debriefing seminar which will prepare her for returning to reside in Canada. We did get a couple quick phone calls letting us know she was enjoying herself with the other 36 Third Culture Kids at the seminar. What is a Third Culture Kid you ask? “Someone who, as a child, has spent a significant period of time in one or more cultures other than his or her own, thus integrating elements of those cultures and their own Rebekah registering at MK seminar birth culture, into a third culture". Rebekah was excited to meet others TCK’s like herself from all over the world. She tells me some will live close to her in Canada.
After a So-Long (never goodbye) Party for Rebekah we will pack up, hop in the van and head to Canada with all Rebekah’s belongings. Rod will remain in Canada three weeks and then will return to Mexico. I will stay in Canada for two to three months to help Rebekah transition and help care for my brothers children while Jack travels to Calgary (3 ½ hours from home) for a bone marrow transplant. Thank you to those that have prayed with us for the bone marrow donors. Thank you to those that have been praying for us in this time of transition with Rebekah leaving. Your prayers are being answered. God has been faithful in all areas.
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