Honored to Teach Gospel to So Many Kids

It was our second week to have the Marco 10:14 Kid’s Club on a Thursday night and the momentum from the huge turnout last week continued. There were over 50 kids who showed up this week and several adults. It is a joy to see the kids and adults learning about Christ and the Bible. This week’s lesson was on Adam and Eve from Genesis.  The kids sang songs and played a few games before splitting up in groups for their Bible lesson. Ana taught the younger children inside Casa Alferero while Patty was outside with the older kids. After the Bible lesson, the kids came back together outside to make their craft. It an apple made from tissue paper. The night ended as always with juice and a snack. We are so honored to be a a part of sharing Jesus with these wonderful kids and adults!

Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put in into practice.” Luke 11:28

The game involved many kids.

The game involved many kids.

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The craft project involved making an apple using tissue paper and pipe cleaners.

The craft project involved making an apple using tissue paper and pipe cleaners.

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The little kids were taught inside.

The little kids were taught inside.

We fed the kid

We fed the kids Tacos and a drink.

 

It Was A New Day at the Marcos 10:14 Kid’s Club

Over 75 kids and 30 adults showed up at the festive Marcos 10:14 Kid’s Club meeting on Thursday, March 23rd. Although we have held weekly club meetings for almost a year, it was our first time to meet on a Thursday, plus we had a new team with more helpers and fresh ideas. The changes came after much prayer – thank you prayer warriors. To God be the glory, the changes were a big success.

The Getsemani Church in Galeana is one of our best local supporters, but they hold services on Wednesdays and that is when we held club in the past. Changing the weekly kid’s club meetings to Thursday meant more volunteers could participate. Plus, it was a way for us to introduce Patty and Ana as new teachers along with other helpers. They are both very creative and want to help children understand and live out their faith in Christ.

Patricia (second from left) introduced the teaching team.

Patty (second from left) introduced part of the team.

Anna is one of the new teachers.

Ana is one of two new teachers.

This young couple were a big help preparing for the changes. They were also on the teaching team.

Cindy and her husband painted the entrance gate.

Teacher Patricia introduces the duck.

Teacher Patty introduces the duck (Cindy).

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All the kids enjoyed being involved.

All the kids enjoyed being involved.

The kids enjoyed all the characters including Olaf (Sandra Soto).

The kids enjoyed all the characters including Olaf (Sandra Soto).

The teachers used a puppet show to teach tell the children about Jesus'love for them.

The teachers used a puppet show to tell the story of salvation.

We gave out 75 tickets to the children when they came in, plus 30 adults came also.

The kids and adults were listening closely as the story of salvation was told.

The prize wheel was a popular part of the activities.

The prize wheel was a popular part of the activities.

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Tonyia worked had to work hard and fast to give out the correct prizes.

Tonyia worked hard and fast behind the prize wheel to give the correct prize.

We fed everyone Pizza.

We fed everyone Pizza.

There were also snacks for kids.

There were also snacks for kids.

Several games were part of the two hour meeting.

Several games were included in the two hour club.

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Edith Oviedo was the frog leading the kids.

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Many people were involved in preparing for the new day at club.

Many people were involved in preparing for the new day at club.

A "kid friendly entrance" was part of the changes.

The new painted gate is a welcome to all!

A Spring Break Adventure in Mexico

Jarrick, Gaige (age 13) and Jade (age 10) came to visit and work with our Mexico ministry around Galeana, Nuevo Leon. Jarrick is Stephen and Tonyia’s son and he and his family are from Boerne, Texas. They decided to come see us rather than spend their spring-break in a more touristy area.  For the kids it was mostly a time when there were no electronic devises and they had to learn how to interact with others who only speak Spanish and live in a different culture. They returned to their home after experiencing life in Mexico in a way most Americans have never seen. The three helped deliver meals to the elderly on Tuesday and were part of kid’s club on Wednesday. They were part of our ministry in other ways too.

But, it was not all work as we also made a trip to the Puente De Dios (Bridge of God), El Salto waterfalls near the town of  Zaragosa and made our way up the side of one of the largest mountains in Mexico. In the end they returned home tired, but satisfied their week was like none other they had ever expierenced. They vowed to come back. Below is their story in photos.

Jarrick (left), Jade, Maria and Gaige met when we delivered a meal to Maria Tuesday.

Jarrick (left), Jade and Gaige met Maria when we delivered a meal to her Tuesday.

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Jade and Gaige delivered meal to many homes including this one room adobe shack.

Jade and Gaige delivered meals to many homes including this one room adobe house.

Sandra (left) and Lulu always cook a good meal for the elderly on Tuesday.

Sandra (left) and Lulu always cook a good meal for the elderly on Tuesday.

After delivering the meals for Nuevo Corazon we sat down for a meal together.

After delivering for Nuevo Corazon we sat down for a meal together.

This street-side cafe serves great chicken cooked over charcoal.

This street-side cafe serves great chicken cooked over charcoal.

We stopped beside the road to meet this friendly donkey.

We stopped beside the road to meet this friendly donkey.

This photo was taken from the side of Potosi one of the tallest mountains.

This photo was taken from the side of Potosi one of the tallest mountains.

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The Bridge of God is an interesting sight.

The Bridge of God is an interesting sight a few miles out of Galeana.

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The waterfalls at Zaragosa are amazing.

The waterfalls at Zaragosa are amazing.

Tonyia and Stephen enjoyed the waterfalls.

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Pastor Rey and Lulu have a nice family.

Pastor Rey, Lulu and family enjoyed the waterfall with us.

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Plumbing Projects at Two Galeana Church Buildings

True Path Ministry Inc. made it possible during the last week of February for Pastor Hernadez and Pastor Reynaldo to make improvements at their church buildings.  For Pastor Hernadez we equip a new much needed bathroom. We installed the sewer and water supply lines, including a water heater and storage tank. The ministry also donated a new toilet and sink. The church has been working for some time to add more activity rooms, and the new facility is a big improvement. In addition, we wired in a new electrical breaker box, an upgrade from the old single fuse box.

During the same week we also helped with a new sewer line at Pastor Reynaldo’s church. Both projects were for good local Christian ministries dedicated to working hard for Jesus in the Galeana, Nuevo Leon, Mexico area.

We dug the ditch and supplied the sewer and water pipes.

We dug the ditch and supplied the sewer and water pipes.

Martin and Juan helped with the project.

Martin and Juan helped with the project.

There were many angles and connections in the new plumbing project.

There were many angles and connections in the new plumbing project.

The new bathroom includes a shower.

The new bathroom includes a shower.

True Path Ministry also helped Pastor Reynaldo's church with a new sewer line.

True Path Ministry also helped Pastor Reynaldo’s church with a new sewer line.