It's Been A Long Time!

I haven't shared anything on my blog since April. That's too long! The treatments for Rosa and the Swine Parasite are going well. I have not noticed any new seizures for several months. We were able to spend the month of June in Montana, preaching at Fort Benton Christian Church and assisting with three weeks of Church camp at Little Rockies Christian Camp. We had several vehicle problems during that trip. But that will be something for another blog. I want to share some updates on the work in Mexico in this post.

We were blessed last week with a visit from George Martin, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Willie Drake, Wheeler, Illinois. They have been making annual motorcycle trips to visit our work for several years. This year, they accomplished many good things. Thanks to their diligent effort and financial support, they were able to paint the church building in Zaragoza.


George, Rosa and Willie just before George and Willie headed back north on Friday, September 23.

In addition to painting the building, they provided the funds for the materials to complete the electrical work on Jose and Ana's house in San Carlos and provide for the electrical entrance and panel on the church building in Zaragoza. They provided approximately $1,500.00 dollars in materials. These materials will allow us to work on site for the next couple of weeks. Thanks, George and Willie for all you have done for the Lord's work in Mexico!

George beginning to paint the side of the building.





The building really looks good!

  We are still short the funds needed to purchase the electrical meter for the church. Currently, we are "borrowing" electricity from the parsonage. that entrance is only a 60 amp 110 meter and it is wholly inadequate. The new meter for the church will be 100 amp 220. About $150.00 are still needed for the purchase and installation of the meter loop.

Our next group will be a team from Summit Christian College, Gering, Nebraska. They will be arriving on October 16. We plan to work with a short VBS type of program for the neighborhood children and also continue with the site development.

Your prayers and support are much needed at the present time. The political and economic situation is still very fluid. We hear daily of reports of drug related killings in our area. The Lord has kept us safe thus far! Today, when leaving Zaragoza, there were three military "hummers" in Zaragoza with about 30 soldiers. The soldiers have a big job to do, keeping our region safe. The problem is the drug lords have more money and bigger weapons than the government army.