An Amazing Trip

I just returned from a week long trip with a group of very special young adults that went into an area of  rural central Oaxaca to pray for the Highland Mixe people. We were able to prayer walk in villages where there are no Christians and have an opportunity to visit with people in the market or on the streets. This was not an easy trip as we slept on the floor, ate village food, most of the walking was above 8000' and bounced around in a pickup for hours on end. The scenery was gorgeous and the rugged beauty of this area is unlike any place I have ever been. 

God is always amazing and kept us safe on some very bad roads, when we had flat tires and in heavy rains. He also gave us the opportunity to minister to several Christian families in Tepuxtepec and meet a fantastic Pastor. I will post several photos below to give you an idea of the area we were in.

Thank you for your prayers!

Family

Sorry for the delay in giving a family update. April ran away and May is running away from me too fast!

The big news many of you may already know is that Aaron will be getting married to Kelly on August 18. We are very happy for them and it will be exciting to see how and where God uses them in the future. Aaron will finish his studies at TX State next spring. Kelly will continue to work at the Dayspring Preschool.

Jessica continues to serve at the Children's Home in Oaxaca, MX. She is doing very well and loves her life with the children. She will come back home June 14 and then her plans are still up in the air. She will travel with us to STL and she will accompany Chris to Honduras in mid September then possibly go back to the home in October.

Carmen has completed the 4th grade! This cannot be possible. She is growing up too fast and is becoming a very pretty young lady. She enjoyed her time in the performing arts this spring and had a great play in early May. She is looking forward to her sister coming home and her trip to Oregon to visit family in early June. Thank you for your prayers and support. We continue to push on to do all the Lord has given us to do and we are successful because you are behind us!

THANK YOU!

Back to Oaxaca, MX

Chris had the privilege to accompany Jessica back to the Children's home in Oaxaca. If there was any doubt about the children missing her it was quickly dismissed! She was welcomed back with open arms, lots of hugs and laughter. She picked up where she left off last winter. I think she will have a great time for the next three months.

While in Oaxaca, Chris traveled into the Mixe region with our people who work there. This area is still very resistant to the gospel but he was surprised to find several large churches. In one community of about 5000 over 80% are Christian! This is a radical change from 20 years ago when they threw Christians out of the community or they killed them.

Chris is looking forward to returning to this area in early June. He always feels humbled to be able to see what God is doing in many areas around the world. It is an exciting time to be involved in sharing the good news with those who have never heard.

Thank you for your prayers and support. We know you are with us and are standing with us and we are grateful for that.