It was my last day to be with “Our Girls” on the inside before leaving Mexico to return to Canada. After many hugs and promises to keep Rod and I in prayer our Prison Ministry Recovery Team said our goodbyes and headed to a local Chinese restaurant to celebrate our annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange. The Christmas lights and decor were nowhere to be seen, but the fine fellowship and laughter was enjoyed by all as we celebrated and enjoyed a delicious meal.
Sandra, Karla, Cheryl & Lorena
Rod and I spent our last night with our Celebrate Recovery family at Calvary Chapel Rosarito before heading back to Canada with mixed emotions. We love these folks!! We have found great joy and community with the friends God has placed in our lives while serving here in Mexico. Our greatest friendships have been formed with those we have the honor to serve next to.
After a much needed two week vacation we headed to Canada to visit friends and loved ones and share what God is doing in Mexico. Our first visit after entering Canada was to see our daughter Rebekah and her husband Eric. The night we arrived Rebekah went into labor and the next day our grand-baby Sawyer entered into the world. What a joy to be here in Canada for such an event as this.
Papa is enjoying holding newborn Sawyer
Rebekah & Sawyer (one month old)
As we enter into this Christmas season we are reminded of the birth of Jesus Christ. He was born of a woman, a human being that came to earth so he could walk where we walk and fully understand our experiences and struggles. Because He is the Son of God, he has the ability to help us when we reach out to Him in our times of need.
By placing our faith in Christ’s healing power, addictions are broken, marriages are healed, relationships are restored and so much more. What a privilege to be able to serve folks that are committed to seeing their lives be set free from brokenness. I am sure this Christmas will be better than others past for most of our Celebrate Recovery participants who have slugged through the program and found healing and wholeness.
Rod and I want to thank each of you for loving us and standing beside us in the Recovery Ministry. We want you to know how valuable you are to us. We have enjoyed being able to meet for coffee and times of fellowship with some of you since being back to Canada. Hope you have a peace filled Christmas!
Feliz Navidad our precious family and friends,
Rod & Cheryl
PRAYER REQUESTS-
The store house is empty. Please join us in prayer that many will give generously through YUGO’s Women’s Prison Ministry Amazon Wish List. Did you know that Mexican prisons do not supply toiletries to the inmates? See HOOPLE'S RECOMMENDED LINKS to find out how you can be involved in purchasing toiletries for "Our Girls" on the inside. All items will be shipped to our YUGO USA office and we will pick them up and deliver them to the inmates.
Pray for Rod and I as we travel around Canada and share about the Recovery Ministry that God will rise up prayer and financial partners for the ministry.
YUGO Ministries Canada has a new phone number. 780-961-7625
Due to the high cost of mailing, we feel led to be good stewards of the finances the Lord has supplied to us. We will no longer be sending out bi-monthly prayer letters through the postal service. Rather, we will be sending out prayer letters by e-mail. If you do not receive our prayer letters by e-mail, feel free to contact rod@yugo.org or cheryl@yugo.org to sign up for bi-monthly e-mail updates. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
