Guadalajara Guadalajara GUADALAJARA!!!

Over the weekend Ramiro and I had the chance to go with the Palafox and Gary families to Guadalajara, Jalisco, the second biggest city in Mexico only behind Mexico City. Omar is from Guadalajara and thats where his parents still live and work in the church. Omar's dad planted a church in Guadalajara and this past weekend was there 20 year anniversary! This may not seem like a big deal to most, but after being on the mission field for only 6 months I know how much FAITH and HARD WORK is needed to do something like this. It was such an encouragement to be apart of their celebration. Ramiro and I helped out with what we could of just serving in any way possible and we were happy to do it. The 'Zapopan' Church reminisced on the past some and gave credit to the members where credit was due, but there was also a theme of looking to the future. They were looking forward to where God will lead them in the next 20 years. Omar and his dad have a passion and it lies in planting churches. They love God and want other people to know about God's love. To be around men like this is a huge blessing to me that I couldn't explain.

The Church needs more men like these two! Please pray for Omar and Haro Palafox as they are doing their best to spread the gospel and plant churches in Mexico. Please pray for Strength, wisdom, faith, and patience in helping lead God's family!

Small Groups!

Every Thursday I head over to Roberto Rubio's house to have our weekly small group.  Right now we are going through the Gospel of John chapter by chapter and we just read it and discuss.  Its a great time to hear God's word and encourage one another.  I have been going since June and it has been really great to get to know the Rubio family better and the other folks who come.  This past Thursday was great because we had visitors and another family from the church come so it was bigger than normal.  The church is broken up into 6 small groups all over Leon.  It is such a blessing to be a part of a young church where people are constantly wanting to grow and learn.  Praise God for that.  Please pray for our small groups as they are a great place to bring visitors to share the word and because they struggle with some consistency of meeting.  DIOS TE BENDIGA!!