Serve one another in love

Bethshean Mexico Mission

¡Bienvenidos!

 

Dear Christian Friends:

 

I was in the States for a few days – extremely few.  I felt like I was in the Atlanta area a matter of hours then drove to Tennessee for my scheduled check-up.  All is normal and will be returning in November, Lord willing.  Even though it was a short period of time, I had the opportunity to speak with one of the Tennessee churches which was a true blessing.

 

CAMP ACTIVITIES……

 

Because of the swine flu, schools closed for two and three weeks, consequently, children and teens will have classes until July 14 and return early in August.  This has cut out camp time but we will still have three weeks of camp and try to work in all ages for their days of camp.

 

Possibly, there will be several American teens to come and help.  This has been a very unusual year for all of us and I don’t understand the why but we are not discouraged.  The Lord’s work continues.  We won’t have the VBS help like we do each summer.  Mission teams for various reasons have cancelled their trips to Mexico.

 

As for the violence in our area, we have had some moments of concerns.  So much so, I  am looking for a  watchman for the Nursing Home.  Possibly a policeman will take the job at night.  Nothing has ever happened all these years and I know the Lord will continue to take care of us.  And I don’t think hiring a watchman is a show of lack of faith.  You do what you feel lead to do.  Prayers of so many people of the churches are being answered each day – we are being protected.

 

CLINIC…..HOSPITAL…..

 

The building is ready for American teams to come and help build the inside part of the clinic.  We need plumbers, electricians, sheet rocking, and masonry.  We ask for your prayers as the different groups are organized.

 

The first part of the construction pretty much left us without funds.  Again, we ask for your prayers.  If you feel lead to come personally or give financially towards this project, I know you will be blessed many times over.

 

BIBLE COLLEGE UPDATE…..

 

No construction underway as yet for the Bible College where Tom Plank, ministers of Guadalajara and myself are working on.  Classes will begin January, 2010, with four students.  One of the churches has offered their facilities for classes.

 

Monthly help is needed.  Anyone lead to help with this, please contact Tom Plank, c/o Galilee Christian Church, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA, 30549.

 

MANY, MANY THANKS…..

 

For your continued prayers.  My health is the best ever.  Now if I can just lose the pounds….anyway…..I will continue trying…..I so much appreciate everyone for their support financially, with your emails of encouragement.  In January, I will have completed 40 years as missionary.  I have been blessed…..God is to be praised…..My desire to serve Him and to be faithful grows more and more.  I am a part of a wonderful Christian family and I thank you all so, so much.

 

Love through the Savior

 

Cris

 

From Cris