Celebrating 10 Years-Aug 2014

10 Years in Mexico! July marks our 10th anniversary of packing up our belongings (what ever fit in the back of a truck and 21 foot RV trailer) and heading to Mexico. It is hard to comprehend that God has allowed us to serve in full time ministry for this length of time. Pouring our lives into those around us is a small price to pay for the mercy and grace God has extended to Rod and I with the work He has done in our own lives and the eternal life He has promised us in the future. Being immersed in Christ’s love has taught us to love others abundantly and serve with great joy.

Rebekah and Rod waiting to head to Mexico in 2004

Co-coordinating the Recovery Ministry has been a fruitful and rewarding ministry. We have the incredible opportunity to walk shoulder to shoulder with those struggling with brokenness; mentoring others on the “Road to Recovery” and training up new leaders as the ministry continues to grow. One life at a time people are coming to know Christ, marriages are being restored, addicts are being set free and shackles from generations of pain are being unlocked and cast aside. God is keeping his promise to continue the good work He has begun in all of us.

Albert, Gabi, Karla, Noemi, Elisa, Luis, Rod, Miguel & Lorena completed their Celebrate Recovery Training

Our thanks go out to each of you for bathing us and the ministry in prayer, for those that have given so our needs and the needs of the ministry are met, and for those that have joined us in serving on the front lines. Having you as our partners in ministry has made a difference in the lives of the Mexican people. July 13th our sending church, St. Albert Alliance traveled to the Rosarito Outreach Center to build three houses for those less fortunate. 46 dedicated folks left their comfort zones in Canada to join our YUGO family in serving the Mexican people.

St. Albert Alliance Church ready to build and serve

Day 2 of the house build, 2 more days to go!

July 14 Carissa, Janelle, Sherry and Melissa (from St. Alberta Alliance Church) joined our Prison Ministry team in celebrating with our 2014 Celebrate Recovery graduates in the Ensenada Prison. Melissa shared a powerful message that encouraged all of us. Sherry told her beautiful story of God’s healing power and redemption in her life. The rest of us filled in where ever needed to make the day extra special for “Our Girls” on the inside. What a blessing to be able to serve alongside my sisters in Christ from our sending church in Canada.

Back-Karla, Susy, Cheryl, Lorena, Carissa Front-Janelle, Melissa, Sherry

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Karla translated as Melissa shared a powerful message

Our prayer is that we may live our lives worthy of God and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in His knowledge, strengthened in His power so we may have endurance to continue running the race set before us.

NOTE: Due to the high cost of mailing, we feel led to be good stewards of the finances the Lord has supplied to us and send out our bi-monthly prayer letters by e-mail rather than snail mail. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.