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Yes, your prayers are appreciated – even while we’re in Canada!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things have continued to be very busy, but we did manage to take a day off last week as a family, which was very fun, and may possibly have included a board game. \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of you may have heard about the tornado that hit, about 45 minutes from where we’re staying. It damaged about a dozen homes, completely destroying some of them. From here, we were watching the clouds carefully (see photo). Please pray for those who lost so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve enjoyed some times of ministry already, and are busy preparing for upcoming opportunities. We had a great time this past Sunday, seeing old friends and making some new ones. And if you’re near Cremona or Mirror, check our schedule<\/a> and be sure to come out and see us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’re looking forward to enjoying some time with family this month – including some family members that we haven’t seen for many years (and a younger member of the family who some of us haven’t even met yet!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also appreciate your continued prayers for the church in Mexico, and the short-termers who are visiting.<\/strong> We’ve been hearing good reports of new contacts and opportunities, and we’re praying for much fruit! Right now there’s a family visiting from the USA, learning about ministry in Ixtapaluca. And on Saturday another team comes. That’s in addition to other visitors and interns, and all the Mexican believers who are serving with them. Today there are two baking classes happening through the community centre – a great way to reach out to more people in the community in a fun way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for your prayers! There are a lot of exciting things happening, in both countries!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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