What's going on in:
San Diego
&
Aguascalientes
There is a lot going on and I want to keep you all informed with the highlights of each month. Thank you to all who pray for and support these ministries. We are able to bless so many people and we couldn't do it without you. To God be all the glory. Gracias amigos!
June was a great month. I had the privilege of leading a small team from my church down to Aguascalientes for a mission trip and there is also a lot going on with the Jr High Ministry. I love being able to serve The Lord in all of these ministries!
We had baptisms at our church, so that Sunday I taught the kids what it means to be baptized. Afterwards we had a lot of activities that involved water...I thought it was appropriate for the lesson.
And another Sunday I taught how Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. I built a model tree and showed how Jesus is the root and the things of this world are the branches. Even if a lot of branches are cut off, if the root is good the whole tree will be good. We should always prioritize our relationship with God and the rest of the things in our lives will fall into place.
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing."
-John 15:5
I led a team of 4 down to Aguascalientes, Mexico. We left on June 8th and stayed for one week. This was the 1st time that I have ever led a team so I was excited to show them all of the different ministries that I have been involved with over the years.
While we were down there, we were able to do a lot! We stayed very busy helping out in different ministries. We did construction for 2 days. The church that I attend while I am in Mexico is in the middle of an expansion project. The girls (Penny & Genith) painted/sealed the walls and Calvin and I helped get the windows started. We installed all of the window frames for the new building. We also spent a day with fellow Horizon missionary Chevon. Calvin and I sealed her roof while the girls played board games with Chevon. And we also spent 2 days doing children's outreaches. We teamed up with my friends who do the "Drops of Love" feeding program. Calvin and I played soccer with the kids and the girls painted their hair. It was a blessing to be able to help out and serve in so many different areas!
But it wasn't all work. We definitely had some fun and we ate really good as well. I took them to many different taco places but I think everybody's favorite was the Brazilian steakhouse. The waiters came by with so many different cuts of meat and loaded up our plates. It looked like Calvin was eating a meat salad! We also spent a day in Zacatecas, Mexico. We did the mine tour and a zipline at the top of a mountain. And we also got to spend time hanging out with my good friends down there. It was a lot of fun and we were able to do so much. Praise God for blessing our trip!
The week flew by and we returned to San Diego on June 14th. It was an honor to be able to show the team so many of the ministries that I have been involved with over the years. They worked so hard and we were able to bless so many people!
I made it home just in time for Father's Day. I didn't want to miss that! We kept it simple and just went out for burgers. The older I get, the more I appreciate time with family and I realize how blessed I am to have such a great father. He has always been there for me and I am so grateful to have him in my life. Working with orphans over the years has shown me how important it is to have a dad in the home and I couldn't have asked for a better one. He has been the rock that holds our family together. Happy Father's Day dad! I love you so much!
And finally, towards the end of the month we took some of the Jr High kids to Belmont Park. We had pizza by the bay and then walked over to go on the roller coaster and other rides. We try to get them out at least once a month. It's great to see them want to hang out and build friendships outside of church.
