Mexico Ministry

These past two weeks, we've been able to go into Juarez with the outreach teams from International Family Missions (IFM). Here we're visting a men's rehab center...these men are recovering from alcohol and drug addictions and many of them come to faith in Christ during this time. This man also came to visit and brought his guitar. These men love to sing! We are singing a favorite song (in Spanish of course).

When men come into the rehab center, they go three days "cold turkey" right off the bat. This is Ra'el (Ry-el). He is in his first day at the center and is trembling from withdrawls from an intense alcohol addiction. We are smiling, because as we sat with Rael, prayed for him and comforted Him, we knew there is great hope for his recovery. Please pray for Rael. He is in the midst of this battle to be free from alcohol.

Here we're walking through a colonia inviting families to come to the church just down the street. We shared a meal with them, had fun activities for the kids, visited with them and helped them connect with the pastor who is there to serve them.

It was special for Shannah and I to be able to share some praise songs with the group in Spanish. How beautiful it was to see these families from Colorado (parents and young children) living out the gospel by ministering to the poor, the widows, and the orphans in this city that so desperately needs Jesus. The same can be said about many of our cities.

Are we sharing His love with those around us at home?

Kendra, Shannah, & Kayla Pryor (sisters) are helping these older folks find a pair of glasses that might help them to see better. The team brought the glasses down with them.

Kayla is holding a Bible up for this lady to read as they test out a pair of glasses.

Yeah, they found a pair that worked! They were so greatful! Who'd of thought we'd be able to help share the gift of sight with these people.

This man's name is Arelio. God used him to challenge & impact some of the team members in a powerful way! He is a dear, sweet brother in Christ who has been through more trials than most of us will ever face. He's lost everything, but He has Christ and His joy is contagious! He has bad athsma and couldn't come into the service, so we were able to go to him and sing for him (we sung, "This is the Air I Breath").

A couple of the ladies went and picked up a prescription for him from 2 months ago! They brought him inhalors and antibiotics. Imagine not being able to breath, because you can't get to the pharmacy! Wow.

If you'd like to know how you can take your family on a missions trip (kids and all), check out IFM's website: http://www.ifmus.org/