Hello to all from Leon. This month was really divided into two parts as we spent two weeks in preparation for the arrival of workers, followed by two separate events with those workers. Here are the details-
We were blessed again this year to be able to work with a group from Shawnee Oklahoma (this year joined for the first time with a group from McAlester Oklahoma). The experience was incredible for Jessica and I (as it was last year), because there are several personalities in the group that just seem like old friends and long-lost companions. Of course, the irony is that we have only known many of these individuals less than 2 weeks of our lives. Still, it is exciting to see God connecting us to those we are so drawn towards.
The group this year assisted us in two large projects. The first project involved service to the community. This year we addressed the issue of poverty in Leon by serving an area that I had mentioned before as “God forsaken.” Amazingly, even the Mexican people are afraid to visit the area because of drug and crime issues. We did spend some time out in the neighborhood, feeding the hungry and sharing Jesus. Mr. Bible (one of the church’s puppets) made a rare appearance and seemed to bring a smile to the kids’ faces. The event was a great success in my eyes and seemed to be a real blessing to those who had attended. Besides taking food and teaching classes, we also did some construction work, painting, sorted through groceries, among other tasks needed for the week. We were very pleased at the outcome of the event.
Besides working with the poor (and serving a children’s home… a fact that I failed to mention earlier), we spent some time organizing literature and serving the body in Leon. As our second half of the week rolled around, it was good to be able to make visits to various families’ homes with the group, organize literature, pass out fliers, etc. The time with the group was a big success and had a positive outcome for the congregation.
The rest of the month has been spent in preparation for a campaign that took place towards the end of this week. Invitations were made and sent out in our area as a way to again bring new contacts into the building outside of our other events and our small groups. We were blessed with several visitors during the campaign (the campaign is not over yet), and saw a good turnout. Our guest speaker is the father of one of our members here who just completed his time at the Bible School in Toluca. We were excited to see his abilities and are likewise imprsessed with his humble spirit.
That’s about it for this month. Other than what was mentioned, life here keeps pressing on. We want to wrap this newsletter up by saying thanks to our supporters. Many of you began supporting us 4 years ago this month! It has been such a blessing with you here at our side and we look forward to sharing more updates with you.
Chris, Jessica, Alison, and Christian
