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Music and ESL Classes (video)

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Yesterday I went and shot some quick video of the team teaching English and music (drums and guitar).  The music classes were at the plaza, and the ESL classes at the church building.

There weren’t a lot of serious students at the music classes when I went, but there have been some.  There were quite a few people standing around, and the team along with some people from the church had lots of opportunity to talk to people.

There are a growing number of people at the English classes, some people completely new contacts from the fliers that have been handed out at the plaza.

It’s great to see both the team and church people making contacts and offering services to the community.  We’ve seen long term results from these things in the past, and trust the Lord to continue to use us and the team in the days ahead.  Thanks for your prayers!

Two Days with the Team

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It’s been a couple of days since we picked up the team from Troy, Michigan.  They’re a great group, and they’re really doing a great job so far.

Activities so far

Flyer from El Cortijo
One corner of a flyer from the plaza showing some of the events we’re involved in.  Above showing the 2nd anniversary (which the concert was a part of).  Below the pastorela (Christmas play) that the church people are doing.

They were introduced at the service yesterday morning, and in the evening we went to the plaza for their big concert.

There are other groups performing at the plaza this week – it’s their big 2nd anniversary celebration (the plaza’s).  Before the team was another group with dancing girls.  A hard act to follow, but the team did great (and were all modestly dressed too).  😉

I’m sure hundreds of people were around to hear the concert.  Team members not performing were out handing out flyers for the music classes and the English classes.

The team did some Christmas carols and other Jesus-focused music in English.  Laura, who will be in concert with her band along with the team on Friday, sang a bit as well.  Luis warmed up the crowd with some comedy in Spanish, and some free give-aways from the plaza.

As I write the team is involved in music classes at the plaza, and English classes at the church building.  There are a few people at each – I have a feeling there will be more as the week goes on.  The English classes are going well – I don’t have a report on the music classes yet.  🙂

Accident!

Last night Rod was driving with some people in his van with a couple of team members and a couple of people from the church.  He was rear ended by a small bus.  Thankfully, no one was hurt beyond a bump or bruise, and the situation was dealt with without too many problems with the bus driver.

We can’t take our safety for granted – we thank God for His protection – not only last night, but through all the many kilometres that we’ve driven.

Please do continue to pray for us and the team!

On the home front

We’re busy getting ready for events with the children this week.  Hannah is involved in a Sunday School performance, and we need to buy an outfit for that.  And, of course, both have school Christmas programs this week.  So lots more to come!

There are a few new photos in the Photo Gallery – check them out!

Be a part of the Michigan team (and stay at home)!

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Today I’ll be heading to the Mexico City airport to help pick up the team from Troy, Michigan.  The team is going to be involved in a lot of Christmas activities here over the next 9 days (they fly out on the 22nd).

Now, obviously we would love to have some of you come down and join them – but I know some of you would love to be a part of the team through prayer!

But … what can I pray?

I pulled out some ideas from the seminar I teach on Maximizing Your Short Term Mission Trip.  Here are some things you can pray today – or each day – that the team is here!

  • Pray that they will have faith:  That God will provide what they need, that God has a purpose in their visit, that God’s Word is worth sharing and is life-changing, that God can and will use them for His glory.
  • Pray that they will be open:  Open to new ideas, open to other points of view, open to learning, and allowing God to change them.
  • Pray for health and energy:  That each person would know how to pace her/himself, that they would stay healthy and have the energy to serve.
  • Pray that each person would have the courage to be a servant and an encourager:  to each other, to each person they come in contact with.
  • Pray that each person would have wisdom in the midst of conflict:  That they would deal with any conflict in a godly way, and that peace and unity would be strengthened.
  • That they would get to know people:  Missionaries, people they stay with, people they meet, etc, etc.
  • Communication 1:  That we would all communicate clearly with one another – team members with team members, with the Frys and us, with the leadership of the church, with all the believers who are involved in the ministry the next few days.
  • Communication 2:  That all of us would be able to share God’s Word clearly, through what we say and what we do.
  • Communication 3:  That the team together and each person individually would keep open communication with the Lord each day.
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