You probably have heard of the tragic news of the fire at the daycare here in Hermosillo that has claimed 43 lives to this point. We thank you for your prayers on how to respond with the love and compassion of Christ to this overwhelming need. We were heading out for our annual youth retreat […]
1:24pm – Thursday Shelli is happy to be at home after 4 days in hospital. She said that she was pleased with the care in the CIMA hospital (as opposed to the care (nursing mostly-the doctors are great here in Mexico) she received when Caleb was born there almost 7 years ago. So now Mom […]
What a great day! Talson did a great job sharing his testimony and I had the unsurpassed privilege of baptizing my own son. We had a house full of guests (fiesta!) for the afternoon celebrating the 7 people that were baptised in the morning! Here is a photo of the group of people that were baptised […]
 Dear Family and Friends, Greetings from Mexico! The air-conditioning is on here as the heat turns up. A good thing they are saying (don’t know if it is scientifically true or not) about the heat is that the swine flu virus doesn’t like temperatures above 37C so we are good here in Hermosillo as it has been 40C […]
What is up with THE FLU in Hermosillo. A few concerned people have called or written to know how we are surviving the epidemic here in Mexico. Well, we have not turned into pigs yet. :) Though sometimes the way my kids eat could classify them as that.:) As of yet there are no confirmed […]
You may remember the name Letty from past letters, or some of you have even met her. We met Letty 6 years ago through our English conversation ministry, Letty has been faithful to come to church when in Hermosillo, but more on a social level. Due to her struggle with depression she often went to […]
On the weekend Annelise and her classmates said “see you later” to their little friend Fernando. He passed away Saturday evening and is now playing soccer with the angels!
Just thinking of how to state the title of this entry.  Kind of hard to explain that we’re trying to get back into “normal” life and ministry after the amazing time of ministry with the OKCS group, celebrating Easter, time spent camping with our family on a mountain in Arizona that still had snow close […]
What an exciting week with the students from Olds Koinonia Christian School here ministering with the congregation of Arbol de Vida! The mornings have been filled with reaching out in a needy neighborhood to children, youth and ladies through testimonies, crafts, sports and construction. Here are some photos of the action!  27 ladies responded on […]
Just after 1pm 38 students and their leaders rolled up to Arbol de Vida after a great trip. Praise the Lord! The first day included orientation to Mexico, a trip up the mountain in the centre of the city to pray for Hermosillo and last but not least a “Noche Mexicana” (Mexican Night) with great […]