The Lord has blessed me in so many ways and I am so grateful
for the friends and family that support this ministry through prayer, donations,
correspondence and finances. Your support helps so many families that I work
with, supplying transportation, medical supplies, food, clothing, Bible study
materials and much more. Thank you for your partnership with this ministry.
Recently, the Lord has supplied the Agua Viva Rehab with
finances through a government program to do improvements on the buildings and
the property. The “muchachos” have already completed tile work in
the sanctuary, plastering and painting in the new office and electrical work
throughout the center. I was able to purchase a dozen LED light bulbs on this
trip for the center to help reduce their electricity consumption. They are
still raising sheep, and have now registered and licensed their mini-van for
transportation. Pastor Alejandro and his wife, Veronica are working to create a
presence in the community, as rehabilitation centers are often not welcome in
small communities in Mexico, as in most other countries. Through the Christmas shoebox
program and our bake sales in Centinela, we hope to break that stigma and help
the center become an integral part of the community of Centinela.
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| Successful apple-bobbing winner from Children's Day a few years ago |
We are planning events for Children’s Day, Sunday, April 30th.
Every year in the past since living in Coahuila, we have had a big event at the
church in Tepeyac, with games, gifts and food for the children and the parents
that participated. It’s a wonderful way to share the joy and love of Christ
with the local community.
If you can help with this upcoming need, please contact me. We are in need of small toys/gifts for the children as prizes, gifts for moms that attend, like yarn, fabric, hygiene items, etc., and any financial gifts to help with the food for the events in Tepeyac and in Centinela.
Thank you for all you do, for your prayers and your encouragement. It means so much and I am very grateful for your interest in this ministry.
God bless you as you seek to serve our King and be a blessing to those in your sphere of influence.
In His loving embrace,
Toni
Here are some pictures from past Children's Day events in Tepeyac.
