After many e-mails going back and forth, the day finally arrived. The Hafermehl and Hutlet families joined us in ministry. We began our Visions Trip (a taste of missions) with a Cultural Day in downtown Ensenada. The day was given a new name “The Amazing Race” as both families took part in a scavenger hunt with the goal of experiencing being in a third world country and not understanding the culture or the language. Eating fresh fish tacos at a local taco stand was a highlight for us all.
Hafermehls & Hutlets enjoying fish tacos
The week continued on with many opportunities to reach out to our Mexican friends. Both families returned to El Faro in the evenings to rehash the events of the day and play some board games. We ended the week by sharing a pre-Easter turkey dinner filled with laughter and sharing how the week had impacted each person individually.
Rod and other YUGO staff traveled to Mexicali to join others from Canada and the US to reach the Mexican people with the truth about a God that sent His son to be crucified on a cross to save us from our sins. Rebekah and I remained in El Faro to lead the Seivewright family on a Vision Trip.
The Seivewright Family bringing groceries to a local orphanage
They had an awesome week serving the Mexican people. The highlight of the week was visiting a migrant camp and having four children accept Jesus into their hearts.
These were three great families with beautiful hearts to serve. Many thanks for all your hard work and love shown towards our Mexican friends. You guys were amazing!
What are your desires? If we desire to follow God’s plan for our lives, we will find pleasure in serving. What do you love to do? What brings you joy? What gives you a sense of satisfaction? Ever consider joining us for a week of ministry like the Hutlet, Hafermehl and Seivewright families did? We will plan your vacation with a purpose in areas where you can get involved in serving the Mexican people. Maybe you would like to come and serve at our Summer Evangelistic Outreaches, get involved in ministry at Grace Children’s Home (YUGO orphanage), build a house for a poor family, share a story and testimony at a migrant camp, paint, build a roof, serve a meal at a feeding program. Pray and ask how you too can get involved.
While I worked with the families that came to take part in Vision Trips, Rod directed the Easter/Spring Evangelistic Outreaches in Mexicali.
Rod and Chuck taking a well deserved break after a long hard day!
Over 100 people from Canada and the US joined the local churches to share the message of hope to the Mexican people. 76 people recognized their need to know this Jesus that was so freely shared about.
Each of you, are a blessing to us. I wonder when we get to heaven if we will hear Jesus say “I am pleased that you let me use you. Because of you, others are here today. Would you like to meet them?” What steps are you taking to encourage others to take that step of faith? Whether you are called to come and serve, stay and pray or give sacrificially, you are our partners in ministry. Thanks for all you do to further His kingdom.
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