November 2009 Newsletter

Missions Conference One of the highlights of our church is our Missions Conference. This time we had Missionary Ron Goodman and Nick Sutmaier. They did a very good job, and at the end of the conference, God allowed us to double our Faith Promise for the year from $6,000 dollars to $12,000 dollars. Lord willing… Continue reading November 2009 Newsletter

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

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

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

Spare Tire Stolen

Yesterday, as we were parked right in front of the church our spare tire was stolen! Can you believe that? I guess being in Mexico all things are possible. Well, the Bible says that we should give thanks for everything, so we are thankful that are tire was stolen and not one of our kids.… Continue reading Spare Tire Stolen

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