September 2016 Newsletter

True Path Ministry, Inc. continues to keep an active schedule as it supports the Lord’s work in an around the Galeana, Neuvo Leon, Mexico area. In our latest newletter you will find many photograhs that tell the story about some of our involvements this past month. It is in a PDF format suitable for printing. Some of the activities are:  Hungry Hearts at Las Canoas; Helping Getsamani Church Restore New Location; Marcos 10:14 Kid’s Club Enjoys Another Month of Successes; Stephen and Tonyia Both Suffered Injuries; True Path Ministry at Reynosa Annual Meeting; Blessings for Benedita; Christmas Gift Items Needed; and Please Pray for Our Revival.

September 2016 Newsletter below in PDF format suitable for printing.

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Son Shines through Rain in Canon De Vacas

Pastor Jose lead a spirited time of song.

Pastor Jose lead a spirited time of song.

The spirit inside was not dampened by the rain outside. Once again the sound of praise and worship filled the “Canyon of the Cows” (Canon De Vacas) when we visited on Saturday, October 8th. A True Path Ministry team including fifteen people made the three hour drive from Galeana to bless the people in the extremely remote, but beautiful tree-filled valley. We had been there before and we planned to return to bless them with a new outhouse, a special  worship time, a meal, food, clothing, reading glasses and Bibles.

To our surprise, we found they had already rebuilt the old outhouse and cleared the lot beside the church. It was a positive sign that the old church building was once again being used. When we were here before (see Church Comes Alive at Canon De Vacas) the building looked as if it had not been used in some time. We certainly put it to good use Saturday with a powerful service, a good meal and warm fellowship.

It rained and rained while we were there. The water was pouring off the tin roof outside, but inside the little wooden church building all the benches were filled with spirited Christian worshipers. There was lively praise songs, good testimonies, insightful Bible readings and a powerful spirit-filled sermon by Evangelist Ramiro. Everyone of the sixty people came forward for prayer, including about thirty children. It was a special time of worship.

Ramiro delivered a goof sermon.

Ramiro delivered an excellent sermon.

We fed all the people after the service. For the meal we had brought meat, potatoes, peppers and other vegetables, plus pots and pans, a propane burner, and excellent cooks. Sandra was there and she is the director for Nuevo Corozon, an elderly feeding ministry. But, she was not the only good cook as Ana and Pera can hold their own in the kitchen too.

Everyone had a part to play. Pastor Jose lead a lively time of praise and singing. Juan played beautifully on the accordion and his guitar player was also very good. One man in the congregation came forward and played a couple of songs on the accordion.

Martin told the moving story about how the words of the hymn “I have decided to follow Jesus” were the last ones spoken by a new Christian in India. The new believer and his family were the first people to come to know Jesus in the remote village thanks to a Welch missionary. Martin, Ana, Genesis and Stephen then sang the song in Spanish as Tonyia powerfully communicated it through sign language.

After the service we fed the entire crowd and Tonyia handed out goodie bags to the children. Sandra gave out cereal, milk and other food items. We then laid out the many clothes we had brought on top of the Suburban. The local folks were quick to find things for the entire family. We also handed out Bibles and a few pair of reading glasses.

We visited with and prayed for this elderly home-bound man.

We visited with and prayed for this elderly home-bound man.

Some of you may recall we prayed for an elderly Christian man when we were here about six weeks ago. martin, Ana, Tonyia and Stephen made a return visit to see how he was doing. He appeared to be near death as he has lost his desire to eat and was in bed all the time. But he was able to set up and pray with us. Martin quoted part of the 23rd Psalm and Tonyia was moved by the Holy Spirit to hug him. Tears flowed all around as we all recalled the certain Hope we have in Jesus.

We started back home and it was nice for us to have the 4-wheel drive Suburban as the steep dirt roads weaving up and down the canyon walls were very slick. We were all worn out when we finally got back to Galeana. But, it was a great day of serving the Lord!

Those making the trip with us included:  Pastor Jose, wife Pera, 16-year-old daughter Brisa, 14-year-old son Hajiel, and 5-year-old Jaret; Evangelist Ramiro; Martin, Ana and Genesis; Tonyia and Stephen; Juan and Sandra and his guitar player (I don’t recall his name).

We always pray before we make these trips and it gives us great comfort other folks are lifting us up too. If you are one of those praying for this ministry – THANK YOU. As you would expect there is a financial cost in making these trips, but our Lord provides. If you feel moved to contribute financially to God’s work through True Path Ministry, Inc. please visit our “support” page.

Martin told a good story about the hymn "I have decided to follow Jesus."

Martin told a good story about the hymn “I have decided to follow Jesus.”

Everyone came forward for a special time of prayer.

Everyone came forward for a special time of prayer.

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These girls were all smiles during meal time.

These girls were all smiles during meal time.

A local man gave a good testimony.

A local man gave a good testimony.

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It rained a lot while we were in the service.

It rained a lot while we were in the service.

All the benches were full.

All the benches were full.

Meal time.

Meal time.

The cooks were good.

The cooks were good.

New reading glasses.

New reading glasses.

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This little girl was happy with the day.

This little girl was happy with the day.

Good friends.

Good friends.

We were happy to see a new outhouse.

We were happy to see a new outhouse.

It is a wooden building built in 1975.

It is a wooden building built in 1975.

A local traveling by.

A local traveling by.

They loved getting clothes.

They loved getting clothes.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL The wet and winding road was a challenge.

The wet and winding road was a challenge.

 

 

New Shoes for Benedita

(Click on a photo to see it larger) The sales people were very good to work with her.

(Click on a photo to see it larger) The sales people were very good to work with her.

Martin noticed Benedita had on two different shoes when we brought her the meal from Nuevo Corazon last Tuesday. The two mismatched shoes were all she had and they were worn out. When he got in the car after delivering her meal, he told me about her situation. Later that evening Tonyia and I went by her house, and using our limited Spanish asked her if she wanted to go to the store in downtown Galeana and pick out some new shoes. She did not hesitate to say yes. She was very excited.

We had been in the store once before and the sales people were very good. It turns out one of them, Peter, spoke some English because he had lived in Tennessee. Benedita found a pair of shoes she liked a lot. In fact the pair she first tried on were too big, but she did not want to take them off. We finally got her to try the same style in a smaller size. She was grinning from ear to ear.

The sales people seemed curious why we would bring in a poor old lady and buy her new shoes. It lead to a conversation with Tonyia about our work as missionaries. We do all this because of the love of Jesus. Peter showed Tonyia a photo of his little girl and she invited him to a local church.

The Lord will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. Proverbs 15:25

If the Lord is leading you to contribute financially to this ministry visit our “support” page on this website. Also, we want to thank those who pray for us faithfully as this too keeps us going. Its all for Jesus!

The only shoes she had was this mis-matched and worn out pair.

The only shoes she had were mismatched and worn out.