I can’t believe that I am finally writing from Mexico! This is the first chance that I have had to be on a computer. For this point on I should be able to update my blog every week.
Training camp was intense, but a lot of fun. God definitely used this time to teach me a lot of lessons.
I want to tell you all about an amazing experience that I had. Last night was my first time to attend church here. The church sends out vans to pick up people from different neighborhoods, when the vans returned the people spilled out of them and immediately came over to greet us! The children were ready to pray and everyone was so welcoming. Many people have told me that this church and it’s interns are responsible for their relationships with Christ and they know that this new group of interns (including me) will be doing a lot of good work here.
Church began with worship. I was surprised and very excited that I was able to understand most of the songs. Worship is a little different here, there are girls upfront that dance with ribbons and tambourines, and it is beautiful.
This next week we will be figuring out much more about the ministries we will be involved in.
Thank you to all of you who are praying and helping support. I can see the hope in the eyes of the Christians we have met here, and I pray that we will be able to spread that hope across Matamoros and then to the nations!
Tammy,
I’m glad to hear everything is going well. Your excitement and enthusiasm is evident! WooHoo!
In church this Sunday we had a guest pastor come and his message was that we will be held accountable for our part in spreading God’s word. I know this experience will give your courage and expertise in doing just that.
I am Matt’s mom and I just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed reading your uplifting blog. I have put the whole team on alert so I can read everyone’s blogs to get a complete picture of what y’all are doing. I want you to know that I am lifting each of you up daily in prayer. Be open to what God has in store for you.
It’s so good to hear that you are having a good time! I know that God is going to use you! Just be open to what He says. Everyone in the office is praying for you!