Conflict resolution

Robin had the opportunity to go a layer deeper in our cultural understanding yesterday. One lady she has mentored had developed what we call in our house a “sour grapes” attitude toward others. She was able to go "in love" to her friend who was guilty of this and “call” her on it. We must say that she felt like walking on thin ice because of the unknown especially confronting in another culture. This culture, like many others, would rather just cover it up and pretend that an offense never happened. But that is not what we are called to do says Matthew 18.

We knew that a wrong attitude by her friend could turn to bitterness, but with God’s grace the lady admitted to a critical spirit and thus things were restored– Praise God!

Easter Lunch

On Easter day we hosted 25 people for lunch and for a time of celebrating the meaning of Easter. In this picture we are having a time of sharing how Jesus has worked in our lives in the past few months. It was a real blessing to remember that He still moves stones!

Working with Short Term Teams

Over the past 3 weeks we have been hosting a wonderful team from Northern Ireland. The highlight for this team was definitely working with the street kids. Christian translated for and led the team around with the help of our fellow Social Outreach Mexican friends.

Pictured with a thumbs up is Edgar - he shared with Christian the following, "So I hear you can help street kids get off the street and off drugs - so what can you do for me? You know I've been living on the streets for 17 years, ever since I was 5 and I'm so tired of this life. I want out now! How can you help?" With vulnerable hearts like this one it is so easy to lead one to Christ, but the hard part is discipleship. Please pray for Edgar as he hopefully attends his first church service this Sunday. May the bond with he and Fidel be one like Paul and Timothy. (Fidel is one of the social outreach workers and is key in building relationships with the thousands of street kids in Mexico City.)

Sowing Seeds

We have a heart for leading short term teams because it was while Christian was on a short term team experience in 2003 in Russia that we received our call to be a part of missions. Pictured is part of the team from Northern Ireland on a street kid visit. One gal is giving her testimony and Christian is translating. There were many tears and prayers for forgiveness during this visit to the group in downtown Mexico City. A girl names Mirah was so moved that she checked herself into a local drug rehab center (for the 2nd time). Please pray for her!