I Will Extol My God and King

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Each week True Path Ministry (TPM) welcomes kids of all ages to the tent of meeting beside its Casa Alfarero (house of the potter). At the meeting they play games, pray, sing, make a craft, hear a Bible lesson and are served a meal. But most importantly they are shown the love of Jesus – faith, hope and love at every meeting.

Adult volunteers (mostly from the Getsemani Church) drive the TPM 1995 Suburban to the edges of Galeana loading kids along the way and return them home after the meeting. Volunteers teach the lesson, prepare and serve the food and shower them with kindness. Many have been coming for three years.

I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.


Psalm 145:1

What did we teach? I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. This is verse one from Psalm 145 and it was their memory verse on February 7. They learned about King David, the Bible book Psalm and true worship. The craft was to make a “praise flag” to wave for the glory of God.

The lessons and crafts are part of a teaching series that impart the essentials of the Christian faith. It is also a joy to see how they have learned several songs of the faith. We are not aware of programs like it in the area.

Thank you to those who support our ministry in Mexico. Your prayers and financial gifts keep us going. Jesus is is glorified and you are always a part of that.

(Note: below are photos from the last few Marcos 10:14 Club meetings. Click on a photo to see it large.)

  • Tonyia often helps with the craft projects.
  • Hot Cocoa and sweet bread is always well received.
  • Teacher Ana
  • Teacher Edith

Getsemani Church: Built on Jesus the Rock

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Over 150 people came on Saturday night, February 9th to help dedicate to God the new partially finished Getsemani Church building in Galeana, NL, Mexico. Pastors Reynaldo and Lourdes (Lulu) were anointed with oil in a moving ceremony by Pastor Ricardo and wife Norma, as a Christian Mariachi band played in the background. Ricardo and Norma shepherd a church in San Joaquin and the two congregations are good friends.

Pastor Ricardo called all the pastors and missionaries forward and gave each one some blessed Virgin Olive Oil. There were pastors from several villages and from other Galeana Christian congregations.

Each Pastor and missionary was responsible for anointing an area of the building and praying so that every section was dedicated solely to God. What had been mere concrete was transformed into a space where the Holy Spirit would always be welcomed and where Jesus would be worshiped to the glory of God the Father.

The Getsemani youth group performed a dramatic skit, each pastor and missionary spoke briefly and Evangelist Ramiro gave a rousing sermon.  Tables were set up and the Getsemani Church served each person a meal. It was a memorable night that brought lots of joyful tears especially from Pastors Rey and Lulu. They had been praying and working for over eight years toward getting a congregation owned Church building.

Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40: 30-31

It took a while to get this far, but the Getsemani Church building is constructed on a rocky hill overlooking the community, but more importantly it was built on the solid rock of faith in Jesus!

  • Everyone prayed for Pastors Rey and Lulu

  • Pastors Rey and Lulu were anointed with oil.
  • (click on a photo to see it larger)
  • Everyone hugged Rey and Lulu
  • The youth skit was moving
  • Over 150 came to the dedication

  • Pastor Ricardo served as master of ceremonies.
  • Pastor Rey thanked the Lord and everyone present

  • Evangelist Ramiro preached
  • The church fed everyone.
  • Work started on the meal well in advance.
  • Sandra and Lulu worked very hard.
  • The youth helped serve.
  • The chairs were moved from the old location on Saturday.
  • Thankfully the restroom was usable.
  • There is still much to do in the building.
  • The roof is almost finished.
  • The roofers worked on Saturday before the dedication.

Prayers Answered – Gloria A Dios!

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Our urgent prayer request for the Getsemani Church building in Galeana was answered – PRAISE the LORD for His faithfulness! We can now get the windows, a front door and the restroom finished. We are sooo grateful and humbled! This does relieve the immediate need, but there is much more to do (see URGENT Needs for Church for photos of the construction).

Working for Jesus in Mexico is our passion so when prayers are answered for our ministry, it fills our Spirit with the love and joy of Jesus! The gratitude we have for the people that have given is overwhelming! We are so thankful, as are the Christian of the Getsemani Church, for your hearts for Jesus and your willingness to listen to His voice! We love you all and we are so excited to show the progress of the church.

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

THANK YOU JESUS!!

URGENT Needs for Church

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Getsemani Church in Galeana has no windows, no front door, no toilet or sink in the bathroom, yet the congregation plans to begin using the building Saturday. This church is a close partner with True Path Ministry for Jesus’ work in Mexico. As of now we have commitments for two large windows.

The new building is partially complete, it has most of a roof (it should be finished this week), walls, water, sewer and electricity is near by. They plan to begin using the building shell regardless of its condition for a dedication service Saturday and Sunday for regular worship services.

A Christian member of the church has agreed to live in the building to protect the sound system, chairs and other items until it can be properly secured with windows and doors.

We need: ten windows about 40”X56” (each opening size varies) at a cost of about $75 USD each and; we need eight windows, 46”X16” at a cost of about $46 USD each.

Window project totals: $750 for large windows and; $368 for smaller windows; total $1,118.00 USD. All windows here are custom make as the openings vary.

We will also need a large front door built. I estimate it will cost about $250 USD.

The cost of a toilet is about $60 USD and pedestal sink $55 USD, estimated labor $50 USD. Total for bathroom $165 USD.

Total to get all windows, door, toilet and sink: $1,533 USD.

Why the urgency now? Their landlord at the current location wants to increase their rent so it is no longer affordable. The Church wants their limited funds to go toward the new building.

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True Path Ministry Inc.
1420 Moseley Road
Ennis, Texas 75119

Pastor Reynaldo and wife Lulu lead a growing body of believers.

  • Eight smaller windows are about 46” X 16”

  • The ten larger windows are about 40” X 56”
  • We plan to complete bathroom in the next few days.
  • The road is passable, but rough.
  • Pastor Reynaldo and Daniel work on the front steps.
  • Outside view (click on photo to see it larger)
  • The roof should be completed in the next few days.