"I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels-a plentiful harvest of new lives." John 12:24
Dear Friends and supporters,
I’m sad to report that Cheryl recently lost her best friend and ministry partner. On March 14th Rod passed into the loving arms of Jesus. Rod had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and his life ended just a few short days later. We praise God that in the moments immediately following Rod’s untimely death, at least 4 lives were saved through his unselfish decision to be an organ donor. Doesn’t that really sum up Rod’s life, that people found life even in his death?
Rod died doing what he loved, and that was doing what he was called to do, finding tangible ways to share the love and freedom that can only come through Jesus Christ. He considered his life worth nothing unless he was spending it sharing the good news of the Gospel.
Although myself, the family, and the ministry are in mourning, we are confident of two things. 1. Rod knew his Savior and we know we’ll be reunited in heaven one day, and 2. Rod would want nothing more than for Cheryl to press forward in the mission lest his death be in vain. With that said, she will remain resolute in the commitment she made to helping people find freedom from the chains of addiction and helping them find hope in Jesus Christ.
Cheryl needs your love and support like never before in this season. She needs your love and support both prayerfully and financially. In order for the Celebrate Recovery Ministry to thrive here in Mexico we need people just like you to be our advocates both to the Father, as well as standing in the gap and fighting the good fight with us.
Please know that Cheryl loves you all, that she’s praying for you all, and that your calls, e-mails, and even visits mean so much to her. Wont you stand with Cheryl as we band together to take on sin and death and Hell and proclaim Abundant Life (John 10:10) into the lives of the beautiful people of Mexico?
God bless you,
Nathan Alpert
President, YUGO Ministries
