Crossroads Church

11/05/10

Wow! I can´t believe that it is Wednesday already. Jeff and I are having an amazing time. This trip has been so powerful for us in our marriage and our walk with God. I can´t even find the right words to say about all the things that have happened to us here. Jeff was starting to feel better today so he went to the work site for half the day then came to the Youth Home with us. He really bonded with a little boy named Emmanuel. His plan was to come on this trip to work at the new land and is now feeling that God is leading him to work at the Youth Home. Devyn and Gavyn – mommy and daddy will be home in three days. We miss you and love you and can´t wait to see you!
Jessie Mentink

We wnet to worship last night and I just love the energy! I don´t know the language, but you don’t need to know Spanish to feel the Holy Spirit. I have bonded with a girl in the ministry school named Rosa. She and I had to say good bye today which was difficult. She is such a blessing to me! Today, we shopped in Puebla, which was beautiful. The architecture is fantastic. Landon and Kaitlyn, mommy will be home soon. I love you and miss you. God bless you Nick! You are a blessing to me and I love you.
Blessings, Shannon

Hola! Today(Thursday) we went shopping in Puebla then had lunch at the orphanage. The kids had a blast painting t-shirts and decorating cookies with chocolate, chips, m&m´s, etc. I am going to miss these beautiful children so much. Thank you all for your prayers, Mom, Dad and family I love and miss you. Give Grandma a hug for me,
Love to all, Becky

Today is Friday, our last day. We are spending our last morning at the land. There is a lot of anticipation as we look forward to praying over the land, knowing that in just a few months the children will be able to move in. Yesterday they received their first shipment of donations from Home Depot in Mexico. Today we spent the morning cataloging and organizing plumbing, electrical, lighting, gardening and flooring supplies. We also laid sod in front of their new dormitory. Before we left we spent time praying with those we worked with this week to bless their land. We were overwhelmed with emotion as we imagined the children coming to live here in just a few short months. To hear them giggling and running down the halls… wow!! Our God is faithful and we are so amazed by his constant provision for this ministry.

Theresa

“ For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope” Jeremiah 29:11
Oh Lord reveal your plans for each of us, light our paths and guide our steps. Continue to bless these children and those that serve them by loving and serving you. I love you and miss you. Amy, Eli, Ella, Livie.
Jason