All Aboard! VBS In Tepeyac 2018

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.