Christmas in Heaven-Dec 2017

“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Matthew 1:23

When you experience the excitement of an event, you naturally want to tell somebody. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the miracle of miracles occurred. A baby was born! Not just any ordinary baby. Angels announced the joyous event to shepherds and they in turn went about spreading the Good News. With a divine Father and a human mother, Jesus the Son of God had entered into the world.

Jesus grew up showing tender sympathy to the poor, the despised, the hurt, the lonely and the sinful. He was our perfect example of an individual who offers forgiveness to all who accept him as Lord and Savior of their lives. He was the greatest leader in showing us how to love those around us. He would have been the perfect Celebrate Recovery Step Study facilitator.

Jesus is the kind of being who stirs us to keep moving ahead, someone who believes we can do the work He has set before us. As I have served alongside an amazing team of people this past year, I am comforted in knowing Jesus will be with me all the way leading the Recovery Ministry and He will continue to send others that are like minded to reach the lost and broken that surround us.

Thank you for your prayers, words of encouragement and sacrificial giving. Together we are making a difference in Mexico one life at a time.

First Christmas without Rod

                                          Mom you will be missed by many            

My First Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas Trees around the world below,
with tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart,
but I am not so far away. We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear,
and be glad I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all "Love" is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do,
for I can't count the blessing or love he has for each of you.
So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

December 21, after a three year battle with cancer, my mom went home to be with Jesus and Rod. There were two empty chairs as we gathered for Christmas with family this year. I am thankful for each of you, for all your prayers, words of encouragement and caring.

Faith makes all things possible, hope makes all things work, and love makes all things beautiful. Hope you and your loved ones experienced all three for these during the Christmas season as you gathered together to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Feliz Navidad,

Cheryl Hoople

Church Family in Mexico-Oct 2017

The first week of August my sending church, St. Albert Alliance, sent out 32 people to serve the people of Mexico is a variety of ways. Most of the team labored in East Tijuana in a community called Las Delicias pouring cement for a church building.  This team was filled with ongoing energy and joy. They ended their week of ministry by hosting a special sports and games event in a local park and I might say, they attracted quite a crowd. I am honored to be a part of this church family.

St. Albert Alliance team members Melissa, Arlene, Cindy and Sherry joined our Prison Ministry team in hosting a craft event with “Our Girls” on the inside of the Ensenada Prison. Melissa shared a beautiful message about the Father’s Love Letter, Sherry shared her powerful testimony and Arlene and Cindy used their special abilities to serve wherever needed.

                                        Sherry, Arlene, Cindy and Melissa

                       St. Albert Alliance Church Missions Team

One of “Our Girls” from the inside Lulu gifted us with her story of redemption. She had been involved with the cartel and now she is serving 26 years due to her involvement in homicide. She was a Santa Muerte worshipper that did not know God.  Lulu was bored so decided to attend Celebrate Recovery to get out of her cell.  It didn’t take long for her to make the decision to give her heart to Jesus.  Today she boldly professes her faith in Jesus and is grateful for finding healing from her hurts, habits and hang-ups. It was an encouragement for all of us to hear her story about God’s redeeming love in her life. After the event each inmate returned to their cells with a beautiful craft, gift bags full of toiletries, tummies full of delicious food and hearts filled with encouragement.

Sandra translated Lulu's story of redemption

God is so patient.  When I am feeling down or discouraged, He speaks! Let me share with you a quote from my Life Application Bible that spoke volumes in my life. “Endurance is not a common quality.  Many people lack the long term commitment, caring and willingness that are vital to sticking with the task against all odds.” God will use whatever possible to speak to us, to guide and lead us in a  direction where we can use our gifts and talents for His glory. His love for us is so amazing.  I am thankful for the many family and friends that continue to pray for me and the Recovery Ministry. Pray for each of us in the areas of commitment, wisdom and endurance as we continue to serve the broken around us.

In October our Recovery Ministry team hosted out 3rd annual Celebrate Recovery Information Seminar at Calvary Chapel Rosarito.  The event was well attended as our Mexico State Representative Cesar Cervantes shared about the DNA of Celebrate Recovery so other church bodies can start this Christ centered program in their own church bodies. His beautiful wife Olga shared her story of how Celebrate recovery changed her life. We are thankful for the many that helped this event a huge success.

Olga and Cesar

Thank you one and all for your ongoing prayers and financial support of the Recovery Ministry.  This year twelve of our Celebrate Recovery leaders went to the Celebrate Recovery Summit at Saddleback Church. Where did the funding come from you might ask? From the many that sent in a financial donation rather than flowers for Rod’s Celebrate of Life.  Thank you for helping train our Celebrate Recovery leaders. Each of you is a treasure, an important asset to our Recovery Ministry team.

           Nick, Lana, Grace, Joy, Lolita, Cheryl & Martha

In His Grip,

Cheryl Hoople

The Workers are Coming Aug 2017

“The harvest field is ripe, but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37 

Lacking help is a common thread on the mission field, but God is faithful! He is sending help! Others are joining our Recovery Ministry team to carry on where Rod left off.

Nick and Lana Tudor

                                                

Lana and Nick started serving alongside Rod and I last fall.  Monthly they come to Rosarito to purchase, prepare and serve a meal for our Celebrate Recovery participants. Nick has also taken on the Advanced Leadership Training that Rod faithfully did for our CR leaders. Thank you Nick and Lana!

Mitch & Joy Vincent

                                                 

Mitch and Joy serve on staff at Calvary Chapel Rosarito and have stepped in to help in many areas serving alongside our Recovery Ministry TEAM.  Mitch teaches the CR lessons, is part of the worship team, leads the English Step Study Rod used to lead and so much more.  Joy comes to us with media skills and has a heart to serve. Thank you Mitch and Joy!

Robert & Debbie Wulff

                                              

Robert and Debbie serve on staff at Calvary Chapel Rosarito and have also joined our Recovery Ministry TEAM.  Both have been very helpful in the ministry and with me personally. Robert will maintain the ministry vehicles, eventually lead Step Studies and Debbie will take over the inventory of CR materials, also lead Step Studies as well as serve in many other areas of the ministry. They both have servant hearts and have been extremely helpful. Thank you Rob and Debbie!

Faces have been blurred to protect the identity of "Our Girls" on the inside

June 26^th we hosted a Baptism/Graduation event for “Our Girls” on the inside.  How beautiful to see these women learn to trust God’s goodness.  For many the suffering they endure in prison help’s them turn to God.  Through the CR program they learn to trust God is all circumstances.  God is delivering them from the chains of brokenness. 

Sarah Vincent

Sarah thank you for sharing a powerful message to the graduates who have completed their 25 lessons in the Celebrate recovery program. Lupita, Luz and Debbie, thank you for joining our Prison Ministry team in serving and making this event special for “Our Girls” on the inside and seeing first hand their passion to know Jesus.

Thank you for the many that have prayed for me these past few months since Rod went home to be with Jesus.  Your prayers have sustained me and given me the strength to continue the good work Rod and I began together. God answered your prayers and has sent help.  Please continue to pray for wisdom and stamina as the Recovery Ministry team continues to lead the lost and broken into a deep-rooted relationship with Jesus Christ.

In His Grip,

Cheryl Hoople

Where does my help come from?-June 2017

”My help will come from the Lord, the creator of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:2

Recently I heard this song “And I will lift my hands, for You are who you are. No matter where I am, and every tear I’ve cried, You hold in your hand. You never left my side. And though my heart is torn, I will praise you in the storm.” When I pass through this storm of not being at the side of my best friend and ministry partner of almost 28 years, I know that one day my heart will heal and then I will someday be able to focus on the precious memories I shared with my beloved husband Rod.

Rod finished his race well.  Sharing about missions at Mission Fests Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton was one of his many passions.  It was just last fall the Lord urged Rod to lay down this part of the ministry and focus more on the Recovery Ministry.  We said our So long-Never Goodbyes to our many friends we made over the years representing YUGO. God’s plans are not our plans!  What an awesome God we serve. I had the honor to be at Rod’s side for almost 28 years bringing up our children, serving hand in hand together and loving each other deeply.  Rod lives on in all of us through the love he showed us, the jokes he shared and the lives he touched. He is missed dearly by many.

Our sending church St. Albert Alliance Church hosted a Celebration of Life for Rod March 18^th. I headed back to Mexico after Easter. Our daughter Rebekah and our 2 month old grandson Tucker returned to Mexico with me for a short time.  Having someone by my side to walk through some of the firsts was a great blessing. Calvary Chapel Rosarito hosted a second Celebration of Life for Rod April 22. At both services Rod was honored and spoken kindly of.  I can’t begin to thank everyone for their kind words, caring gestures and ongoing prayers for myself, our families and the Recovery Ministry.

There is no better place to be than in the center of God’s will. It was in my darkest hour, shortly after Rod went to be with Jesus, that God’s still small voice began to speak to my heart to continue the work Rod and I started together in Mexico.  I knew if God called me He would equip and strengthen me for the work set before me. Following God’s assignment in doing what God created me to do, continues to bring great peace and purpose to my life.

Back: Lorena,Sandra, Karla, Front; Lily, Yaneli, Cheryl

May 12 our Prison Ministry team served side by side with Rancho Refugio hosting a Mother’s Day event for all of “Our Girls” on the inside of the Ensenada Prison. There was lots of joy as “Our Girls”, prison guards; prison officials and volunteers took part in the worship, entertainment, games, sharing a meal together, receiving and giving gifts and being inspired by a powerful message. “Our Girls” on the inside made each of us special gifts to take home showing us their thankfulness in sharing Mothers Day with them. It was a beautiful day.

Thank you for your prayers and financial support for the Recovery Ministry.  Your prayers and financial gifts bring healing, biblical teaching and great joy to “Our Girls” on the inside.

In His Grip

Cheryl

So Long-Never Goodbye-April 2017

"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

Glorious Victories in 2016-Feb 2017

Christmas was busy, busy, busy, but incredibly fun as we hosted special events for “Our Girls” on the inside and our Celebrate Recovery participants in Calvary Chapel Rosarito. This time of year always leaves us tired but happy on the inside. Rod and I were given a large financial gift that we used to travel back to Canada to celebrate Christmas with family.  Bringing in the New Year with family was touching. We made some beautiful memories that we will carry with us forever. We came back to Mexico refreshed and ready to continue the good work placed before us.

Josephina, Sandra & Nena prepping gift bags for the Recovery Ministry Christmas events

Celebrating Christmas with the Hoople Clan is always lots of fun

Bringing in the New Year with the Szott Clan was a blast

                                          
Only in God is there hope for orphans, widows, prisoners and all other lonely, broken people. Some of our greatest victories in 2016 were seeing how God is changing lives as the Recovery Ministry expands. Pastors and church leadership have been trained up in local churches in East Tijuana and Ensenada to facilitate Celebrate Recovery Step Studies groups. These individuals are presently going through the CR Step Studies themselves. The Celebrate Recovery materials are filled with scriptures pointing to a loving God waiting for the lost to come to Him. We look forward to hearing how God will use these pastors and church leadership to increase His Kingdom and bring healing to His people.

Sandra celebrates Yarida's victory of drug addiction

Sandra, one of our Prison Ministry team members is bringing the CR program into a young girls rehabilitation center. As our team meets together weekly for prayer and planning, Sandra shares about the youth crying out to God to intervene in their lives. Many of the cycles of abuse and dysfunction started early in childhood. By allowing God to become their Father figure He tenderly heals them from their broken pasts.

Yarida's friends at the rehabilitation center

Recently Sandra invited our Prison Ministry team, plus my cousin Sonja to attend the graduation ceremony of her daughter Yarida. We loved hearing the powerful testimonies of how God is working in the lives of the youth.  We ended the day by giving out gift bags and cupcakes to each of the girls.  Congratulations Yarida on finding your recovery through Jesus.  Thank you Sonja for serving alongside us as we celebrated this special event.

Sonja and Lorena decorating cupcakes for the Yarida's graduation event

Soon Rod and I will return to Canad to represent YUGO Ministries at Mission Fests Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton for the LAST time. Over the past 14 years we have met many beautiful missions minded people at Mission Fests. After much prayers Rod and I feel led to pour more our energy into the Recovery Ministry.  The needs all around us are great. Please keep us in prayer as we raise up more leaders to continue expanding the ministry.

We cannot begin to thank each of you, our partners in ministry, for your continued prayers and financial support.  You are the backbone of this ministry.  Together we are making a difference in Mexico, one person at a time.

Blessings,

Rod and Cheryl

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

Summer Ends with Good Memories-Oct 2016

God stirs the hearts of his people here on earth to bring the Good News to a lost and broken world. Summer months brings adults, teens and children that have been chosen by God to represent Him in Mexico.  They have been CALLED to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ and bring others into His Kingdom. The Recovery Ministry is just a small part of how YUGO Ministries serves the people across Mexico.  Houses are built for the underprivileged, hungry children are fed, orphans are cared for, pastors and church leadership are taught how to share God’s Word effectively, prisoners are set free emotionally and spiritually and so much more,

St. Albert Alliance Church building a house for an underprivileged family

Our sending church St. Albert Alliance from Canada not only came to build a house for an underprivileged family, they also encouraged Rod and I greatly. Some joined our Prison Ministry team in serving at a Graduation Ceremony for “Our Girls” in the inside that completed their Step Studies.  It was an honor to be able to serve alongside each other.

CALLED to serve "Our Girls on the Inside 

 Back-Cheryl, Karla, Lorena, Sharon Front Maddi, Pastor Wendy, Melissa

Each of us has a place doing God’s work.  Even though our teams are uniquely different, God still uses us to accomplish His purposes. God has given our Recovery Ministry team a desire to rebuild the lives of the Mexican people. We believe that Celebrate Recovery is the key to help complete this work. This requires us to be united and trained to do this work set before us. In August Rod and I and six of our Recovery Ministry leaders attended the Celebrate Recovery Summit at Saddleback Church.  God gave us a fresh vision to see lives healed from hurts, habits and hang-ups.  With this renewed vision we are mobilizing others to join us in reaching the broken.

Alfredo, Karla, Sandra, Lorena, Jenna, Rod, Cheryl & Kristy

September 3 we celebrated my mom’s 80^th birthday.  I took a quick trip back to Canada for this special occasion. I was so grateful to be able to see our grand kids (who are growing so quickly), our daughters and many family and friends. The tumor in my mom's lung is growing. We covet your prayers in this situation.

Thank you for your continued prayer and financial support. We are a team and we couldn’t do what we do without you!

Celebrating the Journey-Aug 2016

Lives are being transformed! Celebrate Recovery participants are admitting their sins, confessing them to God and accepting the healing they need most in their lives. Not only are the people of Mexico finding healing from their hurts, habits and hang-ups, some are finding the gift of eternal salvation, the greatest gift ever offered to us by God. During our Thursday night Celebrate Recovery Large Group meeting, Rod offered the free gift of salvation and two newcomers raised their hands. Week after week the program is used as a tool to teach God’s Word to those who struggle with self loathing, loneliness, low self esteem, depression, guilt and shame. The Word of God gives us hope. Celebrate Recovery participants are learning to forgive themselves and others. Yesterday during Prison Ministry Fanny and Lulu met with us as leadership of CR. Both women come from similar back grounds of being involved in homicides and have long term sentences. Lulu repented of her misdemeanor and asked her friend for forgiveness. Fanny forgave her. Now Lulu’s greatest struggle is forgiving herself. With tears in her eyes, Lulu stated “I am not the same person since I started the CR program. In the past I did not care if I had hurt someone. I see the changes in my life.” Pray for our CR leadership team as we reach out to the broken and the lost.

Vianey receiving her Achievement Certificate for completing Celebrate Recovery Step Studies

We have just completed our 3rd set of CR Step Studies at Calvary Chapel Rosarito and will commence again August 16. Vianey is just one of those that completed her 24 weeks of Step Studies and is now celebrating victories on her journey to recovery. Recently she told us that her husband encourages her to go to Celebrate Recovery and church as he sees great changes in her life. Vianey will be co-leading Step Studies as we commence Step Studies in August. Rod and Alfredo have brought the training for CR Step Studies to the East Colonias of Tijuana and Ensenada. This program requires courageous, committed people to find healing and wholeness. Please join us in praying that God will use these pastors and church leaders to bring change into the lives of their congregations so they in turn can use their gifts and abilities to their greatest potential to increase His Kingdom.

The trailer of donations made it back to Mexico

The trailer of donations is in Mexico! Thanks for your prayers! We are on an amazing journey in ministry. We can see God’s hand moving in the hearts of the Mexican people. Thanks for being our partners in ministry! Together we are out to change the world one broken person at a time.

Ashes to Victory-June 2016

A childhood of brokenness, an alcoholic father and a life of poverty left Adrian desperate for help. As a teen he triumphed and succeeded in sports, always taking first place. No matter how hard he performed, feelings of insecurity haunted him.

At the age of 15 Adrian turned to drugs to bury his pain. “I thought I was in control of the drugs, alcohol, unhealthy relationships and dysfunctional behaviors,” Adrian stated. It wasn’t until he came to Celebrate Recovery and applied Step1 to his life that he started to experience true freedom. STEP 1: We admit we have no power over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives are unmanageable.” Adrian recognized that only through Jesus Christ could he find the strength to overcome his addictions.

He started to attend Celebrate Recovery with his wife Lola. But the couple didn’t stop there. They have been trained and now facilitate Celebrate Recovery Step Studies at Calvary Chapel Rosarito. Getting involved in CR has impacted Adrian’s life, which included reshaping his career life, deepening his faith in God, saving his marriage and finding guidance for keeping him clean and sober. Out of the ASHES of sin God has brought VICTORY into Adrian’s life.

Adrian & his wife Lola

This month has been filled with great opportunities to reach out to “Our Girls” on the inside at the Ensenada Prison. Our team had a great time hosting a Movie Event and serving at a Mothers Day event. We are thankful for the opportunity to hand out personal gift bags at both events. Thank you to the many that give generously so we in turn could give to those in great need.

"Our Girls" on the inside-Mothers Day Event

Recently our daughter Rebekah and 17 month old grandson Sawyer spent a week with us. Sawyer experienced a lot of firsts while visiting. First time on an airplane, first time playing in the ocean, and so much more. We love having family and friends visit.

Rebekah & Sawyer in Mexico

We want to thank you for your financial support. None of the changes in people lives could happen without your help. Blessings, Rod & Cheryl

Find your purpose-Make a diference-April 2016

Thousands passed through the doors of Mission Fests Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton to be challenged and educated about global missions. How exhilarating to see people intently visiting exhibitor’s booths, worshiping, listening to key note speakers, catching the vision for global missions and reconnecting with friends with a heart for missions. It was inspiring to hear Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth with a Mission, relay his passion to see the lost come to know Jesus as he shared about the mighty move of God worldwide and how millions are being reached with the gospel. He learned at an early age that earthly possessions and accomplishments are meaningless compared to serving God.

Unsworth Family at Mission Fest Edmonton

Our time in Canada is always well spent representing YUGO Ministries and reconnecting with family and friends. Seeing our grandchildren sprout up and mature is always amazing to us. We are so grateful for the many family and friends that hosted us and kept us well fed. There is nothing quite like Canadian hospitality.

Saying so-long to the Szott Clan.

Saying so-long to the Hoople Clan.

And a special THANK YOU to our Recovery Ministry team for picking up the baton and running with it in our absence. Celebrate Recovery Step Studies are in full swing in Calvary Chapel Rosarito, the Ensenada Prison and at Calvary Chapel Tijuana. Rod and his training coach Alfredo met with the pastors in East Tijuana to present the CR program. Our greatest hurdle at present is the cost of Celebrate Recovery Participant Guides for those in great need. One set of participant guides cost $20.00 US which is equivalent to a week’s worth of groceries for many in the families in the Colonias of East Tijuana area. Please keep the Recovery Ministry in prayer as we expand. We need to raise more monthly prayer and financial partners for the ministry. If this is a project you may be interested in becoming our partners with, please contact us.

“People who are obsessed with Jesus aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress." Francis Chan.

The news inspires fear and hopelessness as it focuses on Mexico’s corruption and violence. As things get desperate, there are many more opportunities to share the gospel. Bringing the Celebrate Recovery program to destitute areas of Mexico gives us the opportunity to reach the lost and broken and bring them the Good News. YUGO Ministries believes that God desires to bring hope to the people of Mexico. He sees the depth of their suffering, and He has not turned a deaf ear to their cries to be released from the cycles of violence, abuse, depression, victimization, neglect, poverty and hopelessness. We would love to have you join our YUGO family in short term or long term missions. Getting involved in global missions is a great way to find your purpose and make a difference.

Craft Event Prison Ministry Team

Back:Fanny,Karla,Jeri,Cheryl

Front:Jenna,Lorena,Linda

We are grateful for those that cast their fears aside and joined us in serving “Our Girls” on the inside for a craft event. Jerri brought a powerful message and craft challenging each of us to follow the Ten Commandments, Fanny shared her testimony and the rest of us served where needed. We had a beautiful time worshiping, partaking in communion together and sharing a luncheon. Thanks for being our partners in ministry, your prayers and generosity are making a difference in the lives of the Mexican people for eternity. In His Service, Rod & Cheryl