Identity Crises-Mar 2013

Imagine not growing up in your own family!

I read the story of Moses and marvel. God had a plan for his life. Remember the story of how baby Moses was floating down the Nile in a basket, was found by Pharaohs daughter and grew up in the home of Pharaoh. Moses had some terrible struggles finding his identity, got in some deep trouble and returned to his own people. I love this story as it reminds me of my own foster brother J.J when I was growing up. At the tender age of three, J.J. entered my family’s home and left when he was sixteen. J.J. knew nothing of his future or the plans for his life. At times he felt disillusioned and buried his pain in drugs and alcohol. His years of searching for his identity led him into a relationship with God and eventually reuniting with his natural family.

J.J. has a heart for the lost

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 J.J. welcomed Jesus into his life and was reborn spiritually and changed from the inside out. God took J.J. and raised him up to be a man of God. Today J.J. brings a message of hope to those that are less fortunate and openly shares about this loving God that patiently waited for him to come into relationship with Him.

Former YUGO CEO joins us in sharing about YUGO Ministries at Missions Fest Vancouver

Stories like J.J.’s are just one of many we hear as we represent YUGO Ministries at Mission Fests in Canada year after year. Speakers boldly share the struggles they have gone through, yet were able to walk in victory through as they hung on to their faith in Jesus. At Mission Fests Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton it was evident God was revealing his purpose and plans for his people. God has given many specific tasks to fulfill the mission common to all believers to love, obey and serve Him in countries around the world. J.J.’s mission field just happens to be downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

It was fun celebrating our annual UNBIRTHDAY with our grandchildren

We are thankful for the many that responded to the call to missions at Missions Fests across Canada. The harvest field continues to be ripe and the workers are few. We are thankful for being able to reconnect with family and friends during our time in Canada. Our grand children are growing up way too fast! We want to thank each of you for placing your trust, prayers and resources in us as we continue to serve here in Mexico.