Children's Outreach In Corpus Christi

Greetings from Corpus Christi, Texas in the blessed name of Jesus Christ!

I am so grateful for this opportunity to visit Primera Iglesia Bautista here and to help a little with their children's ministry, reaching out to youngsters in the area around the church on Tarlton.

 The Dorcas Women did an excellent job of decorating the gymnasium and getting everything ready for the arrival of the neighborhood children.

Sister Delia Gonzaléz shared the gospel message using a "Bible without words." She clearly shared the truth of God, His son, Jesus and heaven, the darkness of sin in our lives, and how only Jesus Christ's blood can cleanse us of that sin and forgive us.

The children enjoyed a meal and each received a goodie bag. Some of the children received backpacks if they drew a ticket with a winning mark on it. Each of the children went home with a painted ceramic craft.

It was a great outreach and I am grateful I was invited to share about missionary life with the children who participated. I pray seeds were planted on fertile ground and that these children draw close to the Lord as they seek Him as their Lord and Savior.

Primera Iglesia Bautista is a partner in the ministry here in Mexico and I am so grateful for the sweet fellowship of the church family there. May God continue to use them for His glory.

Thank you for your interest in this blog and the ministry in Mexico. God bless you as you share Him in your sphere of influence.

In His loving embrace,

Toni

Visit to Tepeyac

Greetings from Houston! I arrived by plane on Thursday night, after spending two months in Oregon and Sacramento.
 My father passed away the end of February and the same week, my mother fractured her back, so I have been caring for her and her husband. It has been a time of reconnecting with my mother and my family. God has a way of bringing us together through circumstances we never imagined.

I have been in Brookings, Oregon, for the most part, but also in Mount Shasta where I grew up. Both locations are beautiful, and it’s been a joy to spend time walking along the beach and enjoying the beauty of the snow on the mountain.

I miss Mexico so much, and was grateful when my brother purchased tickets for me to go home for a few days. My friends, Susan and Bobby picked me up and drove me to the house. We had a wonderful visit with friends Rito and Maria, and José and Guadalupe and not enough time with Yessica and Alejandro. It was such a quick trip, but we were able to see Bill on Friday and again on Sunday and Wednesday before I flew out on Thursday afternoon.

I flew back to California yesterday, and have lots to take care of there with my mother and step-father. I am hoping to be back in Mexico the month of July to work with First Baptist Church of Haskell doing the VBS classes in Tepeyac, San Carlos and Centinela.

I covet your prayers and I seek God’s will for my future, and also for my mother’s health as I care for her needs.

Thank you so much for your interest in this blog and the ministry. You are an integral part of what happens in Mexico and beyond the border.

In His loving embrace,

Toni

Memories of Mozambique

Greetings! I recently came across some photos taken on a mission trip my husband, Bill, took with our pastor at Aspermont Community Church, Larry Melton, back in 2007. The photos were so vibrant and inspiring, I thought I'd share them with you on the blog.

 Larry and Bill travelled through Mozambique, Africa for a month-long evangelistic journey, sharing the gospel in many areas, including Inhaminga. Rod and Ellie Hein are a big part of the ministry of Afrika Wa Yesu. (Africa for Jesus)

I think Bill's favorite part of the whole journey was the children. He would try to grab them and they would run from him, laughing like crazy. It was his game, since he couldn't communicate with them.

Bill has a powerful testimony and he loved sharing it
with men and women he met on their trip. 

Several churches made the trip possible, and the 2,000+ souls

that made decisions for Christ during this trip were fruit

of those donations, and Bill and Larry's testimonies.

May God continue to be glorified.

Visiting Corpus Christi

Greetings from Mexico in Jesus’ mighty name!

I recently had a wonderful 5 days visiting friends at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Corpus Christi, Texas, and I am so grateful for the time we shared. It was great spending time with friends I hadn’t seen in some time, and meeting some new friends. Primera Iglesia has been supporting the ministry for many years, and have been prayer partners, which is the most important part of supporting a ministry.

These sisters and one brother joined us for a wonderful breakfast at Kiko's Restaurant.

Sisters from Emmanuel Baptist in Alice, Texas

Sisters from Emmanuel Baptist Church

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What a blessing to pray with these men and women of God, and to know that they are lifting Bill and me up in prayer as well.

These girls were part of the Girls In Action Ministry at Primera Iglesia Bautista

Mikayla Lara is on the left and Nicole Sandoval is on the right. Sweet sisters!

Goofing Around with the girls!!!

Hermana Nena and Hermana Sonia loaded me up with clothes, shoes, household items, depends and lots more donations for Mexico. What a blessing! My van was loaded nearly to the roof!

It was a visit I won’t soon forget, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to make the trip.

Thank you for your interest in this blog. I especially appreciate your prayers. May God be glorified in each of our lives as we serve the King of kings.

In His mighty grip,

Toni

With Love, From the Father

God loves you more than you can ever imagine.

His love is everlasting.

His one goal for us is Himself.

Do you believe that God is the best thing you can experience in the whole world?

Are we in love with God or just the thought of eternal life or what He can give us?

Do you know and believe that God loves you intimately and personally?

He loves us with a crazy, totally undeserved love.

Take a moment to watch the following, and consider the message.

The Father's Love Letter

Gifts for the Ministry from Primera Iglesia of Dallas

Greetings in Jesus' name from Coahuila, Mexico.

I recently made a trip to Dallas to pick up a load of clothing, shoes and many other donated items from the friends of Primera Iglesia Asamblea De Dios.

Dispensas (food boxes) with beans, spaghetti,

peanut butter, canned goods and flour were also donated

School supplies for the children in our area school

Notebooks, crayons, pencils, ink pens and markers

 I am so thankful for all the people that donated items to Chava and Elvira, and for the help for Mexico. May the Lord bless you all abundantly as you serve our King.

By His grace,
Toni

Shoebox Blessings for Mexico, 2017

Christmas Greetings from Tepeyac!

I pray this finds you encouraged and blessed, rejoicing in God's goodness during this past year.

We were able to spread some Christmas joy in our little corner of Mexico with some shoebox gifts from West Texas.

Three churches made this year's program a success, and we are sure that many families were blessed by their efforts. Aspermont Community Church, First Baptist Church of Swenson and First Baptist Church of Eagle Pass participated in this year's program.

I met Greg and Robin Goza, Joe and Mary McGlothlin and Rob Hartman. They brought a trailer full of gifts and Bibles, and we drove to San Carlos, Jarita, Palmira, Tepeyac and Centinella, distributing gifts and Bibles to the families we visited. It was a fun day, sharing the gospel with several individuals and sharing the love of Jesus with many.

We want to thank everyone that made this year's program such a success. God bless you for all you do, and we pray many seeds were planted with all the tracts and Bibles given out today.

God bless you as you share the love of Christ with those in your sphere of influence this holiday. Jesus is the reason for the season!

In His loving embrace,

Toni