Last
year was a year of challenges that brought great growth in my life and the
lives of others around me. Here are a few of the highlights from 2017.
January-Celebrated our 3rd anniversary of
Celebrate Recovery in Calvary Chapel Rosarito
February-Rod & I represented YUGO Ministries at
Mission Fests Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton for the last time
March-Rod, my beloved husband and partner in
ministry went home to be with Jesus. Together with family and friends we
celebrated Rod’s life at our sending church St. Albert Alliance.
April-Church family and friends in Mexico celebrated
Rod’s life and service at Calvary Chapel Rosarito.
May-Hosted
a Mother’s Day event in the Ensenada Prison for all the female inmates with Rancho
Refugio
June-Prison Ministry team hosted a Baptism/Graduation
event for Our Girls on the inside of the Ensenada Prison
July-Thirty two passionate servants from my sending church St. Albert Alliance
served in Mexico, some joined our Prison Ministry team hosting an event inside
of the Ensenada Prison
August-Twelve of our Celebrate Recovery leaders attended the CR Summit training at Saddle Back Church
September-Returned to Canada to celebrate my mom’s last
birthday this side of heaven
October-We hosted our 3rd annual Celebrate
Recovery Information Seminar at Calvary Chapel Rosarito
November-Training Coach Nick Tudor met with 45 pastors and church leadership to discuss
resuming the work Rod had begun. January 2018 training resumed.
December-Our Recovery Ministry team hosted Christmas
events in the Ensenada Prison and Celebrate Recovery at Calvary Chapel Rosarito
while I returned to Canada to be with family.
December
21 my mom (Gerry Szott) went home to be with Jesus. Mom was a fighter! We were
told most patients with lung cancer only live up to a year, but mom lived
almost 3 years. Mom knew she would not get to heaven because of her beautiful personality
or good deeds. She knew eternal life with Jesus came by placing her hand in His
and believing in Him. Mom and Rod are together worshiping our Savior.
Even
though it was a difficult year, God showed up.
Many lives were changed as Celebrate Recovery participants were pointed
to Jesus. I am so grateful for the many that participated in serving alongside
me. I can’t begin to thank each of you for your ongoing prayers and financial
support for myself and the Recovery Ministry.
"Our Girls" on the inside thank you for your generous support
NOTE: Our store house is empty! If you would like to help us gather toiletries for "Our Girls" on the inside, please feel free to contact me at hoopleshideaway@gmail.com so I can let you know how you can help.
In
His Service,
Cheryl
