MISSION TO BAJA 2016: Kids, Pastors, and A Family's Blessing

Dear Beloved,

Yesterday (Wed) marked the start of Vacation Bible School and 75 kids and a bunch of parents showed up. Thank you for your prayers. A shuttle scheme was devised using the majority of the vans to transport the kids, and their families, from a church about 10 minutes away. The kids were divided into 3 groups which flowed through a Big Teach time, Bible Study, games, crafts and ending with a lunch in which they devoured over 150 hot dogs. This was a good start to bringing the good news of Jesus to these kids and their families.

There were a few less children today for VBS, but the time was enjoyed by all. Between Crossway and CCAC, there are over 25 volunteers to care for the children. Maria, from CCAC, went door to door in the neighborhood and rustled up a dozen kids for VBS. Another praise for the Lord's goodness to His people. VBS will end with a celebration lunch tomorrow.

The Pastor's Conference started today at noon. There were 6 pastors and their wives who attended and their gathering together brought great hope to the mission of the church in making desciples in the world, beginning with Mexico. It is clear that this conference is the first of many to follow in the future. Your prayers were answered.

The house is basically completed with a few odds and ends to finish. Tomorrow, while the family is away at lunch, the team will furnish the home and lay out the gifts that were donated by all of you. Upon the return of the family, the home will be dedicated to the family and it will be such a blessing to them, to us, and to you. Thank you.

The family has been right there seeing their new home rise up each day. I just realized that I failed to mention earlier that our family was thought to be 3 in number. When we arrived on Monday, we found Lydia (Mom) nursing her new 23 day new born. So the home will be equiped with 2 bunk beds for this growing family. In appreciation and anticipation for their new home, Eric and Lydia, along with help from relatives, prepared a full blown Mexican dinner for us tonight. We're humbled by their generosity because it cost Eric more than we'll every know. This family blessed us in a genuine and sacrificial way and we give thanks to God for them.

With our schedule doing so well, we will be leaving Vincente Guerrero earlier than planned on Saturday. We hope to arrive at Crossway around 6:00pm.

Thank you for being with us over the past week, Your love and prayers sustain us,
And we will praise Him,

Your Baja Team