Worshipping with new brothers and sisters in Christ

Today we worshipped and celebrated our Lord´s supper with the church in San Bartolo in the back yard of Doctor Victor´s home. There are about 5-7 families who worship together in San Bartolo. The church sits under a lean-to next to the chicken coop and the row of roosters in their pens. After church the families hosted a most wonderful lunch under the small orchard of shaved steak, rabbit fajitas, and cactus tacos!

It was awesome to see the love of Christ in the eyes of several of the church members and worship with them in a different tongue. But over all it must be said that the church is not thriving, and in fact is struggling to survive. One sister, Yolanda, is the heart of the church. Her dedication to her Lord is unmistakable in her countenance, her acts of service for the church, and her efforts to spread the news of the Gospel throughout San Bartolo. Many others who attend are believers, but I´ve been told have not yet understood the full measure and impact of I Peter 1:13-16, ¨Therefore, prepare you minds for action, be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: Be holy, because I am holy.¨

Tonight we begin bagging the 100 health kits we have purchased, and make final preparations and planning for the start of the sports camp tomorrow. Please pray that the language differences will not be a barrier to sharing the love of Christ to these children. Also pray for me as I, yes I, am called upon to teach Mexican youth up to 15 years old how to play soccer.