Wednesday, November 30, 2016

The Gift of Love Dec 2016

The night air was crisp and the sky was crystal clear, every star in the universe was twinkling above.  It appeared to be just an ordinary night in the tiny village of Bethlehem. But, the tiny cries of a newborn child could be heard in the distance.  Wait, the only structure in the distance was a stable!  Could it be that a child was born in a stable?

Luke 2:8, 12 “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them.  They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid”. He said, “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes the Messiah. The Lord-has been born today in Bethlehem, the City of David! And you will recognize him by this sign. You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth lying in a manager.”


The greatest event in history just happened.  The Messiah was born! That same Messiah that was born over 2,000 years ago is still at work in people’s lives today. We want to thank each one that has partnered with us in ministry these past many years.  Due to your prayers and generosity many have come to a deeper knowledge of the Messiah.

Penny, Rod, Shane, Mark, Cheryl, Kristi & Nadine at one of our favorite taco stands

Our most recent guests came to join us in ministry from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  We spent a week together being the hands and feet of Jesus by feeding orphans, handing out food in the Tijuana Dump, repairing roofs in poverty stricken East Tijuana, serving at a baptism event in the Ensenada Prison and so much more. Mark, Kristy, Nadine, Shane and Penny, thank you for coming and sharing your gift of love and touching the hearts of many during your short stay here in Mexico.

As you gather this Christmas season with friends and loved ones celebrating the birth of our Savior, remember his gift of love to us. He comes to anyone with a heart humble enough to accept him. He offers to us the greatest gift of love, new hearts that will last for eternity.

Feliz Navidad,
Rod & Cheryl