August Update,
This month I want to send out a brief review of the last few months and inform you of our next stops along the way. Things are going overall well here in Leon as we begin a new school year. This summer, we had groups come to us from Oklahoma and Nebraska. We witnessed the arrival of new Let’s Start Talking workers, and we were blessed with 7 new AIM students. Having so many partners come our way, we were able to really take advantage of the opportunities provided by more workers. Thus, this summer we spent some good time in evangelism, doing service projects, and taking care of business around the building. We are also utilizing a new facility that is capable of the new growth that has taken place. Weekly we average 75 to 80 people now, so it is exciting to see so many individuals studying about Jesus here with us. We have recently observed some good follow-up to the Let’s Start Talking work as AIM students have begun a campaign on their own. Likewise, Jessica and I have been blessed with both of our small groups as they continue to blossom and as we are really enjoying these Christian communities that meet within homes. The body has gone through some hard times lately as sin issues have caused a break in one of our Mexican families. However, just last night our small group enjoyed going over to the family’s home to try and encourage and serve them as we know best. Like everywhere else in the world, Christianity is happening here in Leon, and we are glad to be a part of it. We have been blessed to see a new family arrive in Leon this month. Roberto Rubio is a graduate of the Bible school in Toluca, Mexico. Because Roberto’s daughter worships with us, Roberto has decided to come to Leon and help us in our task. It is such a blessing to see more individuals come our way and serve us here. Truly the Mexican leadership is beginning to really take over things in Leon. Mexican leaders are filling many of the roles here in the church. From preaching to small group leadership, and even in making decisions, the Mexican men have really started standing up. I especially enjoyed last week as both of my small groups were lead by individuals other than me. In the house of Martin and Patricia, it was exciting to see Martin begin taking new leadership, as he taught a group from the book of James. Clearly, things are progressing forward. Well, there are lots of other things to talk about, but I’ll leave some for next time. As always, may God bless you and please keep this task in your prayers.
Chris and Jessica Johnson
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