November Newsletter

Dear Friends,

What a pleasure to sit down and write to you! I pray this newsletter finds well and in full swing looking forward to the festival season of the year. A season of special gatherings between family and friends. What a joy for the abundance of life we have in Christ to celebrate just another one of His birthdays!




November has been a wonderful busy month. With a few rainfalls in this desert-mountainous part of Mexico. Leading to over 96% of all the houses in town to leak. It has been a wonderful time being a man at work, fixing the roof tops and painting.

Ministry News
God has been so faithful in everything we have been involved in. We have enjoyed great success in our football (Soccer) ministry, holding the top score in our assigned group of teams. The players have been so encouraged, witnessing the fruits of their physical and spiritual training; while up holding their faith in God!




Delicias
The outreach ministry in Delicias is springing in a new force. For the past 2 weeks I have been collecting clothes from friends and church members to be delivered to the villagers as it gets windy and freezing! Next week, we will be delivering them, with a planed Bible film festival and teaching.



In the October newsletter I reported about Monica Lucero a 12 year old who loves to read the bible. Several months ago, the young girl was diagnosed with a very risky heart condition. Prompting the doctors to request that Monica goes under a surgeon’s knife in order to relieve the condition. The cost of the heart operation was 460,000 Mexican pesos, an amount close to $40,000! As villagers, the young girl’s parents could not even afford 10% of the cost! They decided to pray!

Upon hearing the incident, we have been praying for Monica since, believing God for her health. Last week as I went to the village, the damsel gave a testimony of God’s faithfulness in her life. She said, “God has healed me!” Having checked with the doctors, there won’t be any need of surgery anymore! Praise God!




Prayer
Thank you so much for your continual prayers and support for what is taking place here. I know beyond a shadow of doubt that all of this is happening because of a dedicated number of people like you, praying!

Please continue to pray for;
- Health (as it gets cold, people are more vulnerable to the influenza virus )
-God’s faithfulness to supply all our needs as we serve him
-Wisdom to reach out to the unreached, to win their souls for Jesus!



May God bless you richly during the season! At this super busy time it’s all so easy to get wrapped up just like another present in all the rush around us and forget to spend time thinking about the true meaning of Christmas. I pray God’s faithfulness will shine on you during the season, as you delight yourself in Christ the King.

Blessings and Love
Donald

October Newsletter

Dear Fried,

I pray you are well and in good health, and prospering in every area of life. It’s just wonderful to know that in whatever season we are in, God’s protection and provision will always be with us. As we are through autumn and getting into winter, I pray God’s boost in your immunity will continually cover you in sound health.



October was indeed a good month on my side. Marked 2 years since my arrival in Mexico, 8 years since my dedication to serve God, and 25 years young!


Ministry News
God has been at work in all the areas I have been in. For the first time I got to go to “Mala Noche,” (Bad Night) and the surrounding villages. The Village is over 2 hours drive into no man’s land in the desert. There are no roads, you just navigate the desert, following Vehicle tyres or donkey tracks!



I met with some of the village residents, who were overly friendly! They very much welcomed my request of starting a cell group in the village. I am now on the desk making plans and preparing with a fellow in our church who was born in the village.





The Church in Delicias is also on the move. Last month we had a number of activities for the children. It was so overwhelming watching the children just enjoys a pure fun fellowship with one another, as we sang songs and played together.




Monica is one of the most active people in the church. At the age of 12 she reads more than most people in the village, since many are illiterate. Asking her the secret of her excellent reading, she will simply say “reading the Bible.” After one of the first services we held in Delicias, she requested a Bible and we gave her one. She is now an inspiration to other children at school, and also reads the love letter to them!




Ventures
I am very honored by the response and encouragement I have got from the volunteers of editing, and giving feedback on my writing. It’s a pleasure for me to report that I have finished 3 chapters already! I daily seek God’s wisdom to direct me, as I sow seeds of ideas into paper. I believe in due time, there will be a harvest! After all, It’s all about “Seedtime and Harvest!”





As I love challenges and always seek ways of how I can expand and be a better servant for my generation, I am venturing into a new art. “Clowning!” I was given an old unicycle by a clown recently, and decided to get on the practice, together with balls juggling. I have fallen countless times, but it seems I now have the right grip on the cycle, and getting better each day. We are planning a series of gospel presentations during the celebrating period; this should be a tool that will draw people together especially the children, as we minister the good news to them.





Prayer request
I thank you so much for your dedication to pray for me. It’s always a boost in my spirit knowing that someone is praying. There are always many hideous situations to overcome, and I believe it’s only through the power of prayer that I stand!
-Keep praying for God’s wisdom to be available on every decision and Idea that pops into my mind
-Pray for the vitally needed protection, safety and health as the flu viruses spread around
-Pray for God’s goodness to overflow and flourish in every area of ministry.

May the Glory of God cover you and be with you in all you do, as you trust him throughout November. Psalms 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Blessings and Love
Donald