mountains of luggage!

My lack of computer skills have shown up again as my pictures posted without any explanations!
The time has come for us to return home. We will be leaving here early Monday morning. This will probably be the last post before I arrive home, as I'm sure the next three days will be quite busy and will fly by!

Tito and Judy have been called to return to Boise, Idaho after at least 15 years as missionaries in Mexico. They have been instrumental in starting a Christ centered, word based ministry here. Pray that this ministry will continue to grow. I think that they are sad to leave here, but excited about what God's plan is for the future. We have been trying to be of some help in their packing and preparations for their move in early May.

I hope you have enjoyed this blog, seeing and hearing of our ventures. Thank you for taking the time to look at it. We are not sure what the next step is for us, but are assured the God has a plan for us as well.
 Jeremiah 29:11

Thank you my Julie for helping me set up this blog. See you soon!

Dios te Bendiga! God bless you!

Yesterday we took Molliann back to the Guaymas Airport after a busy week long stay. Many activites happened while she was here, including a trip out to the village. She and her late husband, Allan, have been involved with the building of the village church from the beginning when the property was first purchased. It was so great having her here. The iron work for the windows is completed and installed. The building is secure from any theft. Praise the Lord!

This morning was the Dream Center ministry.A team of college students from Winipeg, Manitoba, Canada came to help serve. One of the young women is from Korea. It truly was an international service. Pastor Arturo had a great message and many received Christ.

The Korean student praying in her native language.

Waiting patiently at the feet of his master at the Dream Center.

Socorro, Molliann, and Francisco.

Candy and Beto's fantastic soup. Seven different vegetables.

Fish tacos and jamaica for breakfast one morning!

A village sunset.

The village church.

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Centro De Suenos- Dream Center

It is Saturday again and this morning was the Dream Center ministry. We look forward to this ministry each week. Those that come are hungry...for the Word and for nutrition. I realize how truly blessed I'm. I have more than enough and I have never really been hungry for nutrition. Thank you Lord!

Molliann arrived safely and the huge smile that was on her face when she stepped off the plane is still there!

She is in the center with the lime green t-shirt. This is part of the greeters who came to the airport.







This small family came this morning.



 

The bag probably contains most of his belongings.

The line for food was quite long today.

This bowl contains frijoles, rice, eggs, and a pasta. Along with this, tortillas and a roll are breakfast.

Socorro handed out clothing to some in need.

The frijoles were completely eaten up. A loaves and fishes day.

Marlene gives haircuts and shaves to those who need. This man was extremely shakey, detoxing. She does such a wonderful ministry as those who get haircuts sometimes have not had a bath or shampoo in quite sometime.

Fernando assisting this man in finding the scripture being read. 

The women serving breakfast.

New Testament Bibles are given to those who wish. These Bibles came from a mission team from Canada.

We went out to the village yesterday to see our friends there and to check on the progress on the church. The metal (reja) security for the windows is being welding and will be installed soon.

Tuesday we went to see Gerardo, our neighbor, play baseball. He is the neatest 10 year old, and is working hard on his English...teaching us some Spanish, as well.

When we went to the village, we went to Ramon's. He was not home, but his hat was. We had some tools that we borrowed to return.

Ivana came over this morning to show us her marching uniform before she went to school. She is Gerardo's 5 year old sister. If we understood correctly, it is" Day of the Flag" today. 

Tomatoes in our garden.

Peppers in our garden.

Papaya...it is becoming a favorite!

We bought shrimp from a man along the road to take to our friends in the village.

A village home.

Jeff and Adella working hard at communication, using our translator. Adella pulled some radished from their garden for us. What a treat.

Today we are going to the airport to pick up our friend, Molliann from Dakota City, NE. She has come down here with Jeff several times over the years. Everyone here is excited about her return and have planned for a large number of people to be at the airport to greet her!

My apologies if my posts seem out of order, they are! I struggle with this everytime I post and adding pictures is done a different way each time. Need a computer class.

Pyramid



View from the top of the pyramid at some of the outlying compound. Part of this was a spa!




Part of the group we toured with.




The pyramid from a distance.

 While we were in San Miguel de Allende we learned that a recently discovered pyramid would be opening for tours to the public on Tuesday February 15th. We were numbers 35 and 36. What a blessing! It was 3 kilometers up hill at an elevation of 6000 feet. Us flat landers were sucking wind by the time we reached the pyramid. Well worth it.
The excavation and archaeological studies were started on April 8, 2002. The settlers here were Otomi Indians.

My new friend. He didn't have a lot to say.

We were serenaded by these fellas!

This one in a suburb called Tonala. The  streets were filled with local art.

One of the people we saw hoping to make a few coins.

We took a horse drawn carriage ride through the city.

We invited Patricia to sit with us when we noticed her sitting in this courtyard struggling with an English homework assignment.

A three story market in Guadalajara with lots of activity.