Today I have been
working on the flyers for the evangelistic concert and outreach in San Carlos
after the Cabalgata on November 24th. Last year’s event brought many
to the area and several came to know Christ as their Lord and Savior at the
Concert that night.
Last week, I
started a study with a good friend in Tepeyac. We are reading through “El Poder
de la Esposa Que Ora.” (The Power of the Praying Wife, by Stormy Omartian.) She
really enjoyed the forward and the first chapter and I wrote down every
scripture referenced in the book. We spent nearly 4 hours together the first
day, reading and discussing what we read. I brought back that book and Rick
Warren’s Purpose Driven Life in
Spanish. The first day we met, there we three of us. The second day, there were
five. I pray God uses this study for His glory, and to make us more prayerful
women.
I finished
painting the wall mural at the kindergarten in Palmira. Here I’ve posted
pictures of the before and after. They didn’t want to paint a new mural, but to
freshen up the old one. I spent 12 hours all together on the two days I worked
on it and I think it sure gave it a fresh look. It was a blessing to donate
time to the project and since I had the paint, the school didn’t have to pay
for anything. I had many opportunities to share with people that came by to
visit while I painted. Several children painted figurines I had with me and
they enjoyed that very much.
Recently we have
had an increase in military and policemen. Yesterday, we had two vehicles in
Vicente Guerrero with over a dozen military men. Today, the helicopter flew
over for about an hour, concentrating on an area within miles of our home. Every
opportunity I get, I try to bring something to the officers and soldiers.
Usually I bring bottles of Coca Cola. Sometimes, I bring cookies and chips
along with the soda.
Last week, I had
the opportunity to take two people to the Centro de Salud in Acuña. When we
stopped at the military checkpoint outside the city, all of the men
acknowledged me with a smile and a wave hello. The response of the soldiers amazed
my passengers and it was an opportunity to share with them what the Lord had
put on my heart to do for these men who are protecting us.
So many things
have been happening in our area lately, and we are prayerful that the Lord will
continue to give us favor as we minister in this area of Mexico. The enemy is
alive and well, and we are seeking our Savior to protect, direct and anoint us
as we share the love of Jesus with the lost here.
Thank you for
your prayers and support for us. We are so grateful for you and your burden for
the lost below the border.
In His loving
embrace,
Toni and Bill
