Christ Chapel Involved in the Spread of the Gospel in Mexico

About 40 people showed up on a Wednesday night (July 27th) at Christ Chapel to hear from True Path Ministry and how God is using this ministry to spread the gospel in the Galeana, Nuevo Leon area of Mexico. Stephen and Tonyia, the founders of the organization, have had connections with Christ Chapel for many years. “We are so very thankful to have this Bandera church support the work of True Path Ministry,” said Tonyia.

Over 30 people were at Christ Chapel in Bandera, Texas to hear about the Gospel in Mexico.

Over 30 people were at Christ Chapel in Bandera, Texas to hear about the Gospel in Mexico.

Stephen prepared and shared 36 power point slides and lots of stories about their experiences as new missionaries in the foreign country. The ministry has three primary focuses: the Marcos 10:14 kids club; assisting with Nuevo Corazon Galeana (New Heart) ministry -the elderly feeding program; and the Gospel on the Move, which takes the love of Jesus to remote, under served areas of Mexico.

They also shared stories about the wonderful Christians with whom they work in Mexico such as Martin, Ana, Pastor Francisco, Estella, Juan, Sandra, Pastor Reynaldo, Pastor Jose, Pastor Israel, Evangelist Ramiro, Evangelist Mesa, Pastor Hernandez and others.

The church enjoyed hearing how the effect of the hugs at the first Marcos 10:14 club meeting wasn’t only powerful for the kids but meant a lot to the “Huggers”-Stephen, Tonyia, Martin and Pastor Jose’s wife, Pera.  The church also listened intently when I spoke about the impact of visiting an elderly woman who had not seen anyone for months .

“I also told about the joy the True Path Ministry team receives from going to the remote tiny villages and how the people are so hungry for the word. They are so excited to have us come, hear the word and worship with them,” said Stephen.

There were numerous questions from the curious and involved audience. It was a fun night discussing the work of our Lord!

Pastor David closed the service with the congregation surrounding Tonyia and I. They laid hands on us and prayed blessings for the glory of God through our continued work in Mexico. What a beautiful time with Jesus! We are so honored and humbled!!

Please continue to pray for the True Path Ministry team that we will keep our eyes focused on Jesus that He may be glorified. If you would also like to contribute financially visit our “support” page at this website.

An Exciting Night at Marcos 10:14 Kid’s Club

This boy eyes which toy he will take for reciting his memory Bible verse.

This boy eyes which toy prize he will take for reciting his memory Bible verse.

About 40 kids gathered Wednesday (July 27th) between rain showers for the weekly Marcos 10:14 Kid’s club meeting. It was a special evening as several kids took the mic and accurately recited their memory Bible verses. “It was a blessing to see because I know some of these kids have never been exposed to the Bible,” said True Path Ministry’s Martin Martinez. For their diligence they got to select a special prize.

Yessi, the True Path Ministry teacher, always includes a Bible story as a center piece for everything. This week it was the story about Jesus and the woman from Samaria at the water well. It is found in John 4:1-45. The group also enjoyed prayers, fun games, a craft project and a light snack.

We were pleased to hear from Martin about the meeting (Stephen and Tonyia are in the USA). He mentioned it was a rainy day so he prayed the Lord would pause the down pours for two hours – long enough for the gathering. The moisture stopped just before time to start and began again afterward. It was a good evening to glorify the Lord.

Yessi leads the kids.

Yessi leads the kids.

Yessi holds the mic as the kids recited their memory Bible verses.

Yessi holds the mic as the kids recited their memory Bible verses.

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Martin holds a sucker to show the kids that club is sweet.

Martin holds a sucker to show the kids that club is sweet.

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Fun time.

Fun time.

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The kids always get a light snack at the end of kids club.

The kids always get a light snack at the end of kids club.

Martin loads the kids from Reynaldo's church in the back of his truck.

Martin loads the kids from Reynaldo’s church in the back of his truck.

Nuevo Carazon Feeds Home Bound Elderly

On Tuesday (July 26th) about 25 home-bound elderly or disabled folks got a hot and healthy meal delivered free of charge to their homes. Nuevo Corazon Galeana and several volunteers cooked the meal at Casa Cristana El Alfarero (the ministry house), and delivered them to recipients. True Path Ministry (Martin and Anna) helped with the effort.

This wonderful program needs more funding. If you would like to help out go to our “support” page.

Sandra dishes up a hot meal to be delivered.

Sandra dishes up a hot meal to be delivered.

Delivering the food is a labor of love for Martin.

Delivering the food is a labor of love for Martin.

Good Christians friends help prepare the meals.

Good Christians friends help prepare the meals.

They always have fun working together.

They always have fun working together.

Some of the houses are primitive.

Some of the houses are primitive.

Celebrating One of God’s Servants – Feliz Cumpleaños Santiago

Pastor Santiago just turned 76 and a True Path Ministry team was on hand (Saturday, July 23rd) with many others to celebrate (Stephen and Tonyia are in the USA). Martin, Juan, Romero and Marcos, another brother in Christ from Chona also made the trip. They took a guitar, an accordion, a sound system and a power generator – there is no electricity at the church there.

It is a difficult two and a half hour drive from Galeana to Refugio. The road is mostly dirt and rough. It is up and down the side of mountains and in an active creek at times. But, it was worth the drive as it was a great day praising our Lord and celebrating Santiago’s life. He has been the faithful Pastor in the village for many years and lives life raising up the name of Christ. Feliz cumpleaños!

 

Santiago (left) and his brother - by blood and in Christ - have been through a lot over the years.

Santiago (left) and his brother – by blood and in Christ – have been through a lot over the years.

Ramiro shares a few words.

Ramiro shares a few words.

Martin gives Santigo a bear hug.

Martin gives Santiago a bear hug.

Everyone gave Santiago a birthday hug.

Everyone gave Santiago a birthday hug.

Juan plays the accordion as the Pastor's brother sings.

Juan plays the accordion as the Pastor’s brother sings.

This group joined Santiago in front of the gathering.

This group joined Santiago in front of the gathering.

Juan sang and played the accordion.

Juan sang and played the accordion.

Refugio is deep in the mountains in a valley between towering peaks.

Refugio is deep in the mountains in a valley between towering peaks.

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Marcos, the guitarist, is from the Chona and rode in with the True Path Ministry team.

Marcos, the guitarist, is from the Chona and rode in with the True Path Ministry team.

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A Good Evening at Marcos 10:14 Club Meeting

This boy made a camel during craft time.

This boy made a camel during craft time.

A good group of children gathered Wednesday (July 20th) evening at Casa Cristana El Alfarero (the ministry house) for the weekly Marcos 10:14 kid’s club meeting. Yessi had a good lesson from Luke 8:51-56 about Jesus raising Jairus’ daughter from death. She made the story come alive by acting it out with her husband’s and one of the small girl’s help. The kids also enjoyed prayers, group games, craft time and a light snack.

It is always a joy to host the children, but we are also happy to have a number of parents come each week to help. The Lord is blessing this ministry – all glory to God!

Martin used his truck to transport some of the kids from Reynaldo's church.

Martin used his truck to transport some of the kids from Reynaldo’s church.

 They glue a new Bible memory verse into their booklets each week. Martin used his truck to transport some of the kids from Reynaldo's church. The kids always have fun. There was a good group at the meeting even though several other events were going on in the area.

They glue a new Bible memory verse into their booklets each week.

They glue a new Bible memory verse into their booklets each week.

The kids always have fun.

The kids always have fun.

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