Kristina, Chris,Terry, Debbie, Becca, Renee, Bill and Dallas
It has been a very busy September. We have completed our Civil Association and now are a legal organization here in Mexico. Terry and Daniel met with a representative from the Religious Affairs office Saturday before last and we are beginning to make application for our Religious Association. It takes much paper work to keep things operational here in Mexico, but each time we meet with someone new, God opens the door for new friendships and ministry. Also, we have turned in papers to renew or personal FM3 documents.... so, we should be good for another year.
It was our joy to have Dallas and Becca in our home September 14- 21st. Chris and Kristina, a pastor and his wife also joined Dallas and Becca and were blessed to stay in Bill and Renee's home during this same time. They came to investigate future plans for mission teams from their association of churches in the Sullivan Baptist Association, and to partner with us over the next 3 years. We trust God to bless our work here through them. It was an encouraging and enjoyable week. Thanks guys for coming, may God bless you because of your vision for foreign missions.
Terry also surprised me with a trip to Cancun at the Sea Adventure Resort, Sept 22-25th for my 60th Birthday. It was a "10". Bill and Renee were able to join us and take a "time out" from our business of the past month. Thank you Terry! I would marry you all over again and if God allows I'll spend 60 more years celebrating with you.
Terry has completed his Vision 2015 plan for Lighthouse Church. I must say I have been impressed how God uses this "man of vision" to grow people's lives while building material things that can be left for generations to come, to share God's Word to all nations. I know God uses men with the ability to see God's vision and then to present that to his people, "If the people have no vision, they will perish". He will present this Vision 2015 to our people October 4th. I will try and put that in written form and post it on the blog once he has shared it with our church family.
With that said, I must say it looks like we will be in Mexico for the next 5 years. I'm humbled that God's plan for the Yucatan and reaching others for Christ includes me. Sometimes I ask, "Who am I that God would use me?". Then I am reminded that Terry and I are not alone in this ministry. God has given us 100's of people who support us through prayer and financial support. You are here right along with us. He has given us Bill and Renee who have come along side us in ministry, and their positive spiritual and physical impact is priceless. He has given us a loving church family here that is taking next steps each day to becoming healthy and mature. He gives us seekers everyday that will become Christian in the near future and will start this journey with us. So, when I look at the next 5 years, and wonder who am I that God would use just me; -- I see not me, but an army of God's saints marching forward on the Yucatan, and know that God himself will receive all the glory and honor, for He alone is worthy! Amen, and Amen! (I just got caught in the moment and let you join me. :o)!
Love being used by God. See you next week. Debbie
