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3 November 2018

Into the Mountains…

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Tomorrow is our annual mega-service with several other churches in the Mexico City area. Ismael, pastor of the church in JesÃºs MarÃa, will be preaching.

It’s been an interesting time trying to organize our travel, as a church. There are some people with cars, and some without. Can we all squeeze in? Do we need to rent a bus?

Mountain road up to the camp (thanks to Google Maps)

Well, our numbers were respectable, but not huge. It looked like we would all fit.

But then it turned out one vehicle wouldn’t be going (it’s not the vehicle’s fault, it’s because the owner isn’t going either). Can we fit? Yes, I think we’ll have space for everyone.

Then one family in our church had an accident (actually the second of our friends here to have an accident in the last few weeks). Don’t worry – they’re ok. But that’s another vehicle down.

Can we still fit? Well, now we’re at the last minute – I hope so! I’ve been messaging around looking for spaces and double checking who is coming. Still haven’t heard from everyone.

Ah well, Lord willing — we’re still going tomorrow — somehow! Up north of Mexico City, into the mountains. It’s supposed to be rainy and around 10C – pretty chilly for a service with no heat in an open structure.

Anyway, you could pray that we get it all worked out and are able to get everyone there safely! It will be an adventure!

3 November 2018

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31 October 2018

Happy Birds

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Something to cheer you up. This tree in the community of JesÃºs MarÃa in Ixtapaluca, Mexico City, was apparently FULL of very happy birds.

29 October 2018

2nd Anniversary! Path of Life Bible Church of Las Palmas

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In spite of an absolutely crazy week before big event, God blessed our 2nd anniversary service in Las Palmas!

Â¡Una SalvaciÃ³n Tan Grande! — Such a Great Salvation!

As I mentioned last time, the owner of the hall did eventually let us rent it for the normal time. After the service, we went to a property owned by someone in the church for food and activities.

Above you can see the theme for the service, taken from Hebrews 2:3 (the key verse of the day was actually Hebrews 2:9). There was a lot of participation in the service – kids, youth, adults – music, drama, even some puzzles. We talked about our values as a church, and most of all we focused on the Son and His Salvation. As often happens – unplanned, but not by coincidence, everything fit together well.

Iglesia BÃblica Sendero de Vida Las Palmas Ring toss After the service was a potluck. One of our friends also organized some activities “for the kids” – which in the end most certainly included almost everyone!

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that fact that Shari made some very cool cupcakes for the occasion. ðŸ˜œ

Thanks to everyone who prayed for the service. We’re so thankful for those who prayed, and for so many people who worked together to make the day a great success. We look forward to seeing what God will do in Year 3!

2nd Anniversary Cupcakes

…we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
Hebrews 2:9

Amor

24 October 2018

So sorry – it appears I misplaced the church. Can’t find it anywhere….

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This coming Sunday, Lord willing, we’ll be celebrating the second anniversary of the Path of Life Bible Church in Las Palmas. Which means it’s kind of a busy week. Ok, crazy busy.

On Monday we were leaving the state for an overnight visit with our team of missionaries. It had been an exhausting weekend, and we were ready for a bit of a break. And that’s when I got the news.

The news was that we wouldn’t be able to use the hall on Sunday. That is, the hall where we meet as church each week. That is, where our anniversary service was going to be in a few days. The owner sent his apologies, and suggested maybe we could have it for more time the week after.

Because, you see, we were using it for a longer time on the 28th – special service, invited guests, decorations, activities for the kids, a special meal….

It would be impossible to move it to the next Sunday, because the 4th of November is the annual joint service with churches around the Mexico City area. We’ll all be out of state that Sunday.

Well, I left it in the Lord’s hands (after some initial shock). But God was kind, and sent us a bit of encouragement.

Kids practising verses — Kids practising for their presentation at the anniversary service

An acquaintance came up to Shari in front of our house, and told her that her family had been studying the Bible, and was wondering if they could come to our church. (It was a longer and more encouraging discussion than that – but you’re busy.)

So Shari told her – well, she wasn’t sure what to tell her – sure, you can come … not sure where our church is, exactly. It might be somewhere this Sunday, somewhere else in 3 weeks – and then we will move to some unknown location….

So you’re welcome to come to our church, as soon as we find it.

Anyway, in spite of the church-of-no-fixed-address problem, it was just the encouragement we needed.

You’ll be glad to hear that when we returned home last night, we found out that the owner was going to let us use the hall after all – but only for the regular time. So we’re scrambling now to see if we can find a place for the after service meal and activities.

So — lots to be done in the next few days — lots more than expected! But we’re praying that somehow it would work out, and that we would have a special time together, and learn from the Lord about His great salvation (that’s our theme for the service – “Such a Great Salvation!”).

Lot’s of people are going to be involved on Sunday – special music, special presentations – we’re looking forward to it! Wherever “it” may be!

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