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Hello Friends Everywhere!

 

  I had mentioned to some of you that I would start to share how the ministry is in Mexico, and this will be my first email! I have begun to take pictures of my congregation while in service and will now share some with you. Everyday we have success in one form or another and Ill share some experiences with you too. Not only are we in a different country but we are looking for a specific group of people. Those who speak English. It is very different from preaching in the US and the needs of poeple are also particular to here.

 The majority of the people we find are men, and men or women who have been deported. They have ugly pasts and also some have just gotten out of jail. Though they are in their homeland, they are so hopeless, distressed, and suffer since it is a complete change of lifestyle. The majority have grown up in the States and dont speak Spanish fleuntly or at all. Others because of their inability to communicate, their appearance, and background cant find work. They are brought here with nothing and usually have their whole family in the states. Well, these are the types of persons we preach to and almost always they will listen and many become sincerely interested. So, when we walk by someone who looks tatooed up, or is dressed with baggy pants, and has a shaven head.. we usually approach them. This is in contrast to what we might be used to doing in California or elsewhere, but we have success! Yes, sometimes we do find bilinguals and they also progress. Americans though are almost never interested. They have moved to Mexico to relax and enjoy the weather. 

  Just this summer, I know of at least 3 Bible studies that have progressed to the point of becoming Non-Bapt Publishers and are already in the school and active in the ministry. I find it to be soo exciting and a real adventure to preach here. Our 'public' witnessing skills have become sharper due to the fact that we are always, always looking for someone who might fit the descrpition I mentioned. And our hearing has also become more acute, because we are listening to people around us, checking if they might speak English. Its sometimes very funny because a group of us might be walking on a street and then we all realize that the person walking by is speaking English. Anyways, I dare say that everyday one person, if not the whole group, finds an iterested English speaker.

 Its also easy to start Bible Studies because these persons are so desperate for hope and want to know of a solution to their problems. Door-Step Bible studies are very common here, and tend to be constant. The only problem is the finding them at home again. Im not sure why, but the move a lot. They also might have not moved, but have found work and immediately take advantage of it.

  On Thursday a group of about 20 went out to do some territory, rv's and studies. From those 20, 8 are reg pios and 3 are aux. pios. I had a return visit that morning with a man at a bakery and I chose to just lead him to the BT book. I showed him page 6 and  and the few questions that are mentioned. The one that interested him was family happiness chapter though he has no kids, and Im not sure if he's married. What he did say was trhat he has all of his fam in the States. It seems like he's alone here. Well, we read 2 pargraphs of chapter 14, and we were about to finish, when drop-drop-splat!! I hadnt realized we were standing below an electricity wire and some pigeons were on them. Yeah, they chose at that particular moment to detox and what not. It was gross. It all splattered on my book and part of my sweater. It was funny afterwards, but still kinda disgusting. Anywyas, he said he thinks he already has a copy of the BT book and is expecting me and a brother next week. I will pass him on then. The group of 5 that I was with did some informal or rather, public witnessing at that flea-market around lunch time. Flea markets or open swap meets are very popular here. Every day of the week, in some part of Rosarito you will see one. Well we each got to speak to someone and I met a woman who spoke good English at her stand. We spoke a bit and I left her a mag and I hope to also start a door-step study.

 Ok, thats it for now. I will share more next week or in two. Here are some photos too. Oh, and dont forget we are always welcoming visitors and love hosting! Or if you know of anyone who would like to come, invite them right over! Mexico is something that is not out of reach for many and even if you were to come for a weekend, we'd appreciate it. Mexico is in need of those who want to step over!

 

  Many Hugs!!! Izmir:)

 

PS: Could you also please share some experiences of the ministry where you are with me?

 

(: Step on Over into MEXIdonia-Acts 16:9 :)