Returning to Mexico
"The Clinic" at San Andres. Founded by German missionary doctors and now operated by a Mexican missionary doctor and his team. We hope to plan a church building project nearby.
It is hard to believe that its been more than six months since I’ve returned from Puebla. Rarely has a day gone by when I haven’t thought about something related to Mexico. The other night I was watching a “friendly” soccer match between the United States and Mexico. I was pulling for the U.S. all the way (like I always do). I especially wanted them to win because I did not want to hear a lot of grief from my Mexican buddies about how great the Mexican National Soccer team is and how they beat the U.S. The U.S. has not lost to Mexico in a game played inside the U.S. since 2000 even though Mexico has traditionally had the better team. They tied 2-2, so I’m off the hook. Whew!
We will be leaving Elverson at 2:30 am on Saturday. Sunday will be a day of worship and fellowship at Cristo Victorioso and then off to San Andres on Monday and possibly Tuesday as well. The rest of our week, Wednesday through Friday, we have many people to visit all over Puebla. I can’t wait!!!
Prayer requests:
Endurance- A lot of reunions mean a lot of joy and a lot of patience. At times we will spend hours visiting a single family. We love our Mexican brothers and sisters, yet spending hours in a different language can really wear you out.
Wisdom- The Doctor who runs the clinic at San Andres is anticipating our arrival. He and his team already have some ideas as to where the church building can be built on their property. Praise God for the work that has been going on in Mexico to plan for our arrival while I have been in Elverson. Please pray for wisdom in the direction we should take with this project.
For returning grace- Transition back to the U.S. is always the more difficult part of a missions trip for me. It is just hard to readjust.
Eli-
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” -Matthew 10:42
I received news today that little Eli's health is improving. He has begun to eat once again and is apparently getting better. I am absolutely amazed at how in a timeframe of less than 24 hours, the $1200 need was met, and exceeded! I am sincerely grateful to God for all of you who gave. Praise God for this abundant provision which will be sufficient to cover all their medical debts and some medical expenses in the future as well.
Eli with his grandfather Salvador - June '07
Thank you all so much for your prayers. I am very excited to see what God has planned and look forward to sharing it with you when we return.
Blessings,
Jon