Here it is – can you believe it? 10 years ago today, Shari was at a national children’s ministry conference near Pachuca, Mexico. About 250 to 300 people attended from all over the country, learning more about how to guide children to the Lord Jesus.
So here are a couple pictures of Shari and friends – and to learn more from the archives, just go to Shari at the National Children’s Ministry Conference.
This weekend we had the privilege of having Shelli (Corina) Neufeld in Ixtapaluca for a few days. Shelli and her family have served for many years as missionaries in Hermosillo, Mexico. But in fact, during our first visit to Mexico, Shelli was with us – a part of our team that served in Mexico City and Apatzingan many years ago.
Well, Shelli’s teaching was pure gold – so many tips for teaching children (and, in fact, teens and adults too)! We heard some excellent feedback from those who attended. So after all the hard work, we’re very encouraged that there will be a positive impact on the method of teaching God’s Word in several churches.
On Sunday, at our church in Las Palmas, Shelli worked with several of those who normally teach. They put into practice much of what they learned on Saturday on Sunday.
Speaking of which, here’s Hannah teaching the craft of the day.
Shelli also shared her testimony on Sunday morning.
So, it was a good weekend. We struggled a little because – well, we thought we were getting over whatever bug it was that we had, but apparently we either got a new one or the other one wasn’t quite finished. So Shari and I were working at significantly lower-than-normal energy. But God worked in spite of that all.
So, thanks, Shelli, for joining us! And thanks to everyone who was praying for the weekend. To God be the glory!
This past weekend Shari was at a national conference for children’s workers, which took place in Pachuca, Mexico. She went with a group of ladies from Ixtapaluca (hey, where were the men? C’mon guys!).
Anyway, she tells me it was a great time. There were about 250 to 300 people (men AND women) from all over the country. There were lots of great workshops with great material on teaching children, including material from friends of ours like Corina (Shelli) Neufeld from Hermosillo, Becky Baron (Muñoz) from Mexico City, and from our own church Samuel along with his cohort Luis, and Mayra Fry. And there were others presenting material, some we knew and some we didn’t – many Mexicans and expats and mysterious mixtures of the two. 🙂
 The lovely ladies from Ixtpalauca |
Some topics included doing deaf ministry, miming, teaching preschoolers, drama and theatre, training youth to be involved in children’s ministry, children’s programs, how to teach new songs, helping children in life’s major transitions, and much MUCH more!
Wow, it sounds like it was a great time (and I really hope I can go next time).
Shari also really enjoyed the bonding time with ladies from our church here. You know, girl stuff.
I’ll try to put up some pictures soon.
But anyway, how exciting to see people being equipped with easy, inexpensive or free creative ideas – and to see people excited about reaching Mexican children for the Lord!