Mission Journal

Over the next few days I hope to write some of what happened in Mexico. These are thoughts taken from my journal and I sincerely hope you will derive some benefit from them!

Monday, May 28, 2007
A long trip today, lots of driving - but blessed. We drove from Bokchito, Oklahoma where we stayed with my good friend, Steve Summers, all the way to Harlingen, Texas. Way of the Cross Ministries is based here.

After dinner during our devotional time, one thought kept coming to me - "It is more blessed to give than to receive." My prayer is: "Lord, help me to give all of myself to this mission trip - don't leave it for another day!"

Tuesday, May 29th
MEXICO! I actually left the country for the first time. The world is a bigger place for me now.

We stopped at 3 places to sing, testify and preach. The first was a school with several hundred kids. They all sat with their grades and listened. Travis preached after testimonies by Brandon and Tessie. I made a big goof when it came to handing out the big goody bags given by the mission. I thought the group leader (Rusty) had said to begin handing them out, but he just wanted us in place. As we began to hand them out, the kids began to mob us - but order was restored :)

The second place was a public park in a colonia named control. It was just a small square of ground in the middle of town with swings and a teeter-totter. We went down the streets inviting people to "servicio". When we started there were just a few, but then the crowd grew. People came and went, but still there was a good crowd. I preached this time.

The final service was in a village, where again we walked and invited people. We would stand outside the courtyards hollering, "Buenos, tardes!" The people would respond and we would enter their courtyard to tell them of services.

Soccer balls and basketballs were given away to all the schools.