A Change of Perspective

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Note: Guest written by first time visitor Phillip Langer from Ennis, Texas. He was part of a Christian team from True Path Ministry and Iglesia Getsemani visiting Canoas on April 14th, a tiny mountain village.

In 1974 Mac Davis had a top 10 hit titled “Stop and Smell the Roses.” Last year I walked away from my job to do just that. I had no idea the roses would be in the small village of Canoas, NL, Mexico.

To be truthful there was not much there, and it was a step back in time. It is difficult to describe comparing to what I am blessed with. Their houses had dirt floors, food cooked on an open fire handmade stove, donkeys and horses used as transportation. For them it is a daily struggle to find how the next meal was going to make it to the table. Water has to be carried for miles because of where the closest water source is and severe drought has parched the land bare.  No comforts of any kind that could be identified. It seemed to be a miserable place to exist.

But we were welcomed with open arms and a feast of food that was fit for someone of honor. My neighbors do not have time to say hello back home. The view of the mountains was nothing short of beautiful. Back home that view is available if it can be afforded.

We had an opportunity to pray for a woman with cancer who looked to not have many days left and the sadness of her condition filled the room. It’s probably the first time a group of strangers prayed for her and presented hope in Jesus Christ.

Back home laying on of hands and prayer for healing has little emphasis and is taken for granted. As clothes were presented and gifts to the children, the joy on their faces cannot be described in words that I am able to convey.

Life will be different for me in the future. This trip helped me put things in perspective and gives me a better understanding of Gods love for us even when we do not deserve it. I am so thankful to True Path Ministry for the opportunity to be involved and be a blessing to others. I’m looking forward to coming back soon.

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Marcos 10:14 Kids Club Fiesta, A Big Hit

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Over 50 kids came to the restart of the Marcos 10:14 Kids Club in Galeana, NL, Mexico on April 12th. On this day True Path Ministry and Iglesia Getsemani teamed up to host a fiesta with Christ at the center. After this initial meeting the club will meet on Thursdays each week. It is a great time for the children to learn about Christ. At each meeting the children are lead in prayer, join in songs, hear a bible lesson, learn a scripture verse, have a craft and are fed a light meal.

There was a lot of work that went on behind the scenes to pull off the fiesta. A dedicated group of Christian volunteers worked tirelessly to prepare for the kids. Also, Phillip Langer came down from Texas with True Path Ministry to help kick off the event. The COVID 19 pandemic kept the club from meeting during the past two years. “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God,” said Jesus (Mark 10:14).

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Hindiondilla Church Walls Building Up to the Lord

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True Path Ministry Inc. is honored to help the Centro Cristiano Maranatha Church construct its new building. It is a small, but growing church lead by the young pastor Carlos and wife Jenny. It is located in the small desert village Hindiondilla. The structure will be one of the most prominent in the town drawing folks to worship and to Christian fellowship.

The members of the church are providing the labor of love for Christ and making good progress. The footings have been poured and the blocks are being added as the walls grow upward. The next step is a concrete cap on the blocks that have been laid and then more blocks. The goal is to construct a new 1,800 square foot building on the lot the congregation owns. A sheet metal roof will be added once the walls are finished. 

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)

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Good Construction Progress in Hindiondilla

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True Path Ministry Inc. is helping the Hindiondilla desert village build a church worship center and construction is progressing well. The members are all pitching in to get the cinder block and concrete structure erected. Complete families are involved in the project, including Pastor Carlos and wife Jenny. They are the young couple who are the founders of Centro Cristiano Maranatha Church a small, but growing church. The church and all related work are for the glory and love of Christ.

The goal is to construct a new about 1,800 square foot building on the existing lot the congregation owns. The walls will be concrete block with a sheet metal roof. TPM gave the go ahead with initial funding for the project just after the New Year. A big load of concrete blocks and other building supplies have now been delivered and construction has begun. The bulk of the work will be done by members of the church and other volunteers (see related article http://truepathministry.com/new-church-building-started-in-hidiondilla-nl-mexico/).

 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24

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New Church Building Started in Hidiondilla, NL, Mexico

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True Path Ministry Inc. is helping a church start construction on a new building in Hidiondilla, NL, Mexico. The congregation currently meets in a makeshift flimsy structure assembled with scrap materials and a dirt floor. Pastor Carlos and wife Jenny are the young couple who are the founders of the small church in the rural desert village. They are on fire for the Lord and eager to extend the love of Christ to everyone in the area.

The plan is to construct a new about 1,800 square foot building on the existing lot the congregation owns. The walls will be concrete block with a sheet metal roof. TPM gave the go ahead with initial funding for the project just after the New Year. A big load of concrete blocks and other building supplies have now been delivered and construction has begun. The bulk of the work will be done by members of the church and other volunteers.

TPM and the Iglesia Getsemani Church from Galeana were humbled and honored to be part of the dedication of the Centro Cristiano Maranatha Church back in July (see A New Church in Hidiondilla, NL, Mexico.). It was a tremendously uplifting experience to witness the group of Christians gathered and committing to sharing the love of Christ with their area. “I have been in magnificent cathedrals, but of all the worship places I have experienced none was better than the one where we visited today,” said Jim Jones who was visiting from Texas. We returned to the church on December 18th to give them Christmas gifts (see Joy in Hidiondilla).

The pastor and members are grateful to the Lord for answering their prayers. TPM is proud to be a part of this upstart church. Your continued prayers and financial gifts will keep this project moving. Thank you for your support.

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. (Romans 12:11 NIV)

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  • The ribbon was cut at the property in July 2021
  • Pastor Carlos, wife Jenny and family.
  • The pulpit was made from a discarded wire reel