Men in Training-Jun 2010

“Remember those who are in prison as if you were in prison with them. Remember those who are suffering as if you were suffering with them” Hebrews 13:3

Tears gathered in the brim of Luisa’s eyes as she shared with me that when she prayed she felt Jesus only saw her as being bad and needing a good whopping. I had just shared (through a translator) with the women in the prison the importance of step 11 in the Celebrate Recovery Program.

Step 11: We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will; for us and the power to carry that out.

Others have a choice to read God’s word, Luisa does not! Luisa, like many here in Mexico, has never learned to read or write. Her warped view of Jesus comes from religious traditions that bring guilt and condemnation from not knowing the true character of God. We tried to bring Talking Bibles into the prison for Luisa and others that can not read or write so they too can hear for themselves about this amazing God that loves us. Due to strict regulations, the Talking Bibles did not pass inspection. Please join us in prayer that we will be able to find another way to bring God’s word to those in need of hearing about this loving God we serve within the prison walls.

This has been a month with incredible blessings. For quite some time we have had men approach us about wanting to get involved with Prison Ministry. We started the men’s side of Prison/Rehab Ministry with a kick off dinner. Five men attended eagerly wanting to know more about the Celebrate Recovery Program. Within weeks other women expressed their desire to be taught the program so they too could teach it to others. Rod is presently training up six men and six women with the Celebrate Recovery materials, preparing them for leadership. It is a beautiful to see how others have caught the vision to partake in the ministry.


Rod, Luis, Nate, Ivan, Juan, Sergio

The summer Evangelistic Outreaches have begun! Our new interns have arrived and have been trained up for summer service. Staff members, new and old are in place and the first group arrived this past Sunday. YUGO is very excited to have their newest set of staff members joining in on the Evangelistic Outreaches and heading up the Construction Ministry in the Rosarito/Tijuana area. We welcome Ron & Kristy Struska and their children Will & Brittany with open arms. God is answering prayer and sending missionaries.


YUGO's Newest Missionaries Ron & Kristy

While Rod was busy with preparing for the summer outreaches I took a quick trip to Canada. It was good to spend time with my brother Jack and other family members. My daughter Jessica joined me for a couple weeks camping out at my parents. Spending two glories weeks with my grandchildren Maddy and Aly captured my heart and left lasting memories. I was even able to see Rebekah for a few days during the visit.

Rod and I will return to Canada in August for three weeks as Rod will need to see a heart specialist after his heart surgery last fall. We are praising God that Rod was able to find an older cargo trailer at a steal of a deal. We will drive to Canada with the cargo trailer in hopes of filling it to the brim with needs for the prison ministry. If you are interested in taking part in this collection, please check out the Prison Ministry Wish List if you would like to be involved.

PRAISE: -For being able to spend quality time with family. -For the amazing staff that have come forth for the outreaches. -For a dear friend that has taken over the sending out our snail mail prayers letters. Thank you Donna!
PRAYER: -For my brother Jack as he has continues to lose weight. -For more groups to join YUGO in ministry. -For strength and stamina for the summer staff.