God opened the doors to return to Canada! My dad had been
hospitalized due to COVID and I was able to pull off a surprise visit to be
with him during his time of recovery. Not only did I see my dad, I saw many
family members and friends. I was able to visit my sending church St. Albert
Alliance and give an update about what God is doing in Mexico. I returned to
Mexico filled to overflowing with joy!!!
"My dad John is feeling better"
Did you know God is the ultimate networker! I have fond
memories of being at my sending church a few years back and while speaking with
some dear friends they asked if I could use some Spanish bibles. At just that
very moment Wayne Flaska was passing by and overheard my response, “Yes, I can
always use Spanish bibles for ministry.” Wayne, just so happens to be part of
the Gideons Society in Canada that give out bibles and evangelistic tools to
increase the Kingdom of God. Since that unexpected engagement, many, many
bibles and evangelical magazines have been shipped to us. Thank you, Wayne, for
your faithfulness in partnering with us in ministry.
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"Francisco is ready to hand out materials to the Church Planters"
Calvary Rosarito, our home church in Mexico has a Church
Planting program that has sent out 33 church planters since opening their doors
in 2002. Pastors and servant leaders have been sent out all over Mexico and other
areas. What a huge blessing to pass on the bibles and evangelical tools from
the Gideons to the new church planters.
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" Pastor Victor and his wide Griselda"
Our dear friend Pastor Victor was recently sent out to plant
a church through Calvary Rosarito. Let me share with you his story:
“During my time in Celebrate Recovery I found my treasured
friends Rod & Cheryl Hoople and a new path in life. I was inspired by the
program and served in CR as a translator, accountability partner, mentor and
eventually taught the lessons at Large Group meetings. CR is a powerful program
that can change your life, as it did mine. During my time in CR I had the
opportunity to grow in many ways. Even though, in the beginning, I was sure I
didn’t need the program, I went to the CR meetings because I knew I needed
changes in my life. Today I write these words as an ordained pastor of Calvary
Los Pampanos and a strong supporter of Celebrate Recovery.”
Pastor Victors wife Grizelda also went through Celebrate
Recovery and here is her story:
“Celebrate Recovery? Me? Nah, I don’t need it! I was sure that CR was meant for other people,
not me. I wasn’t the one with a problem. I laugh now as I look back at how
wrong I was. In CR, not only did I find the most loving hugs I’ve ever had, I
found out how broken I am. I went through the program a few times and was
blessed to serve by leading English speaking Step Study groups. It has been a
privilege to evolve alongside my sisters in Christ in a safe and loving
environment and acquire a better place on my spiritual path.”
You know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.”
It also takes a village to reach the lost and broken. You are part of that
village as you pray and give to the Mexico Recovery Ministry. Your prayers have
brought healing, wholeness and purpose to the lives of those around us. Thank
you for being our partners in ministry.
Blessings,
Cheryl & Francisco
