Anyone interested in serving at a prison ministry event in Mexico? Sherry’s hand was just one of the few that shot up when Pastor Matt extended the invitation. July 2014 Sherry and 45 others from St. Albert Alliance church traveled to Rosarito, Mexico to build three homes for underprivileged families. Some of the team joined our Prison Ministry Recovery team in serving at a graduation ceremony for “Our Girls” who completed the Celebrate Recovery program in the Ensenada Prison.
St. Albert Alliance Church Team
Sherry stood before our graduating class boldly sharing her story of how she was rescued from a broken past by surrendering her life into the loving arms of Jesus Christ. During the prison ministry event Sherry observed that “Our Girls” on the inside had also found healing in their lives through the CR program. A stirring began in Sherry’s heart. She returned to Canada with a passion to serve female inmates in Canada. After much prayer God led Sherry to others that were like minded. In the spring of 2015 Sherry and three other women began hosting the Celebrate Recovery program in Edmonton’s minimum security facility for women.
Sherry is helping paint the house her team built in Mexico last summer.
During a recent coffee date, Sherry shared with Rod and I stories similar to those we experience in Mexico. “Our Girls” on the inside openly share how God is working in their lives. As the inmates experience God’s transforming power and change before our eyes, we are inspired to believe God for further healing in the lives of others in the CR program. Sherry obeyed a calling from God and was placed in the middle of His will for her life. In serving the inmates she found great purpose and fulfillment. We are thanking God for those being set free from their hurts, habits and hang ups through the Celebrate Recovery program in Mexico, Canada and worldwide.
Rod spent five weeks in Mexico this spring scheduling and organizing ministry in preparation for our extended Home Assignment while in Canada. I remained in Canada to be my mom’s primary caregiver while she goes through chemo treatments for lung cancer. While in Mexico Rod served alongside the Brownfield Baptist Church. Thirty-six youth, adults and children left their mark in Mexico by being the hands and feet of Jesus. Awesome job Brownfield Baptist Church, you have left your hand print in Mexico! Our daughter Rebekah and son-in-law Eric were married in this church, so this body of believers holds a special place in our hearts.
Brownfield Baptist Church
Rod and I had the privilege of attending a Mexican Fiesta fundraiser for Parkland Baptist Church. This had to be one of the most fun packed fund raiser events we ever attended. The night was filled with laughter, fine fellowship and a meal that reminded us of how much we love and miss Mexican food. The night was well attended and the team raised enough funds to build a second house for a family in Mexico. Thanks for the invite Parkland Baptist, we had a blast.
Rod and I will spend two weeks in Mexico in May to fulfill some ministry commitments with hopes of being back on the field sometime this summer. This will all depend on how my mom does with radiation. His will be done.
If you have not had the opportunity to connect with us, this is the time to do so. Feel free to call us so we can meet over coffee at 780-628-2415.
Canadian/Mexican Comedians at the Parkland Baptist Fund Raiser Event
For those who have joined us in praying for mom, THANK YOU!!! We got word from the oncologist that the chemo treatments has shrunk the tumor by 25%. Still waiting to see what God has up his sleeve in this journey. Thanks for your words of encouragement and financial support. Where would we be with you, our partners in ministry.
