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!
April was a great month! I started off down in Aguascalientes and then flew home to San Diego. It's always a blessing to visit everybody down in Mexico but I had to get back. There is always so much to do.
I got a lot of construction done while I was in Mexico. The church building project is going well and advancing rapidly. I helped stack more blocks and I got started on some of the windows. I plan on bringing a team down in June and finishing up the rest of the windows for the church. After working hard, the guys and I got some rest on the grass. It was time for a "siesta" haha.
I spent lots of time with my "daughter" Elvira. She had her exams week while I was down there and was pretty stressed out but she passed all of her tests and is doing well in medical school. She almost has 2 years completed! Now she is on spring break and I hope she gets lots of rest before she goes back to school in May. I'm really proud of her and all of the hard work she is putting in. I'm excited for her to become a great doctor in the future!
I visited with Chevon a couple of times. I had to get all of her paperwork in order for her taxes...fun fun! Now Uncle Sam won't be coming after her. While I was down there we had a health scare. Chevon was complaining of pain in her chest and numbness in one of her arms - signs of a pre heart attack! We took her to the hospital for some tests and are keeping an eye on her. We haven't had any issues/symptoms since that day but please keep her in your prayers.
I flew home on April 5th, after almost 2 weeks in Mexico. I loved being down there but I have things to do back home.
I got to spend a day on a yacht. Susan, from my home church, invited the Horizon staff & leaders out for a day on the water. We cruised around and had lunch. It was beautiful and such a blessing to be able to do this. We went from Point Loma to Coronado and back. I even got to play captain and steer the boat for a couple of minutes. Praise God for no incidents haha. Thanks Susan!
I celebrated Easter/Resurrection Sunday at church and later had a nice steak dinner with family. There was no Jr High class so the kids could be with their families in the main service. It was nice to be able to join the congregation, since I am always in another room doing the youth ministry.
Although we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, everyday in our hearts is a celebration of His resurrection. The Bible says Jesus is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father and we as Christians try to honor that fact every day. Our entire way of life is based on what Jesus did for us and without Him there is no hope of eternal life:
"And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins...But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead."
-1 Corinthians 15:17&20
And finally, we said goodbye to Gio, one of the kids in the Jr High Ministry. Gio has a heart for the Lord and always volunteered to pray for the class. He and his family are moving to Georgia. They have been part of Horizon church for many years and they will be missed. We had a pizza party during service and afterwards took a bunch of the kids to an arcade. Everybody had a great time and it was good to get the kids out for some fun. May God bless you and your family Gio!