Ladies Conference This last Friday and Saturday we went to Texcoco, to visit Primera Iglesia Bautista de Texcoco. We took 18 ladies from our church and Bro. Tim Aguiar took 8 ladies from his church. Bro. Aguiar helped us to take the ladies with his mini-bus. Nicole thought two times and I had the opportunity… Continue reading Nicole Teaching at a Ladies Conference in Texcoco
Category: Weekly Report
Leading Marco Antonio To The Lord
Last Thursday my wife and I went to visit a dear family that has been coming to church for the last two months. Pablo and his wife came first. Then, last week Pablo invited his brother, sister-in-law, a nice, his mom and his dad. Marco Antonio, his brother, had to leave early because he had… Continue reading Leading Marco Antonio To The Lord
17 Visitors and 9 People Saved
Today was a very exciting day. We had 200 people in church! 140 in our own church and 60 in our mission church which is 3 miles away. Bro. Erik is in charge of our mission work and he is doing a good job there! We also had a missionary visiting our church this morning.… Continue reading 17 Visitors and 9 People Saved
Our Daughter Rachel is 9!
Last Saturday our daughter Rachel turned 9. Since we have 7 kids, we only celebrate and make a big birthday party every three years. And even though we have them every three years, it seems that we have a party every few months. We actually celebrate 1 birthday one year (our twins), two birthdays… Continue reading Our Daughter Rachel is 9!
Our 9th Church’s Anniversary in Puebla, MEX
Our 9th Anniversary Yesterday we celebrated our 9th Church’s Anniversary here in Puebla, Mexico. Bro. Matt Johnson, missionary in Tula, Hidalgo, preached for us for that special day. He did an excellent job. Bro. Matt and I attended the same Bible Institute (Oklahoma Baptist College). He was a Senior when I arrived in Bible college… Continue reading Our 9th Church’s Anniversary in Puebla, MEX
Visiting Temple Baptist Church in VA
This last Sunday, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit Temple Baptist Church in Herndon, Virginia. We were in the Washington, DC area for few days and we found this church close to the place were we were staying. The nice thing about this church (besides the great bible preaching and friendliness) is… Continue reading Visiting Temple Baptist Church in VA
185 Present, 32 Adults and Many Kids Saved!
First, I would like to thank those that were praying for our Special Day this last Saturday. As you might now, at the beginning of the year, Mrs Medel — one of our Sunday School teacher of our church — was about to quit teaching a small group of kids (about 4 or 5) but… Continue reading 185 Present, 32 Adults and Many Kids Saved!
5 de Mayo State Fair and Trip to Texas
This last Monday and Tuesday we had the opportunity to go to the State Fair to give out Gospel tracts. And although we did not give out as many tracts as we were hope for, we had the opportunity to talk to people and invite them to church. On Tuesday I was able to give… Continue reading 5 de Mayo State Fair and Trip to Texas
Our Biggest Conference of the Year and Mother’s Day Sunday
This last Monday we started our Biggest Conference of the Year which is our “Conferencia de los Fundamentos.” This year we invited Pastor Luis Ramos from San Luis Potosí, Pastor Luis Parada from Long Beach, CA, and Pastor Alejandro Córdova from Celaya, Guanajusto. It was a great Bible conference to say the least. God blessed… Continue reading Our Biggest Conference of the Year and Mother’s Day Sunday
Bon Fire At Our Church – Burning Our Sins!
Today we had an exciting evening. We had a bon fire at our church after our evening church service. It all started with my wife Nicole teaching our Sunday School teenage girls two weeks ago. She mentioned that we needed to get rid of our worldly possessions and let God use them more effectively. I… Continue reading Bon Fire At Our Church – Burning Our Sins!
Camping Near Puebla
God has blessed us with a wonderful youth group. We have about 35 young men and women that attend our Sunday School class every Sunday. Alejandro Ruiz, who is the youth pastor is doing a tremendous job. Last Friday some of the men went camping to a place named “Ex Hacienda de Chautla”, which is… Continue reading Camping Near Puebla
Evangelist Dale Aguiar Visiting Our Church In Mexico
Hi, This last week we had the opportunity to have with us Evangelist Dale Aguiar. Bro. Aguiar is bro. Tim’s Aguiar dad, missionary here in Puebla. They came for a week to visit his son and we also invited him to preach in our church. It was a tremendous blessing to hear him preach. It… Continue reading Evangelist Dale Aguiar Visiting Our Church In Mexico
Our 8th Anniversary
Well, it has been a busy week. Last Tuesday we started our vacation Bible School. This time was not near the church, but about 1 hour away — still in the city limits of Puebla. The name of the place is Colonia Azteca, which is on the East side of the city of Puebla. Our… Continue reading Our 8th Anniversary
Nicole’s Update
Well, last week baby #7 wanted to be born. Only wanted. I had to take Nicole to the hospital Monday morning and Doctor Berta Gil with some IVs stopped her contractions. At that time Nicole was 32 weeks pregnant. She also got some shots (I guess that is how they are called) to help the… Continue reading Nicole’s Update
Church Bowling Activity For Married Couples
Last Saturday we had the opportunity to go bowling for the first time with the married couples of our church. At least we have two good bowling allies in Puebla and they are 100 yards apart. We had 5 couples that went and we had a blast! Many of them had never been bowling before.… Continue reading Church Bowling Activity For Married Couples
Our Trip To Aguascalientes
This last Saturday we went to Aguascalientes. Pastor Juan Padilla invited me to preach at his Family Conference. Pastor Danny Ortiz from Texas was also there Thursday and Friday. By the way, if you can pray for his wife… when he arrived from Mexico on Saturday, he had to take his wife to the ER… Continue reading Our Trip To Aguascalientes
Our Soulwinning Group
Last Saturday, during soulwinning, my wife and I had the opportunity to go out together. Going with my wife is one of my highlights of the week. I miss her when she has to stay at the house due to her pregnancy problems. But praise the Lord she is doing much better and Saturday we… Continue reading Our Soulwinning Group
Preaching In Tulancingo, Hidalgo
Yesterday we had the opportunity to go to Tulancingo, Hidalgo and visit the church Iglesia Bautista La Zarza. Pastor Miguel Angel Gomez asked me to preach for a Special Sunday. Our drive from Puebla was very nice, considering that now we can travel on a new highway called Arco Norte. Before, to go to Tulancingo,… Continue reading Preaching In Tulancingo, Hidalgo
Double Services For Sunday Morning
Yesterday we took one step forward towards the growth of our church here in Mexico. It was not an easy decision, and required of much prayer and counsel. Yesterday we divided our church in half… well, not really, but we started two services for Sunday morning (one at 8:30 AM and the second one at… Continue reading Double Services For Sunday Morning