Iglesia Getsemani and True Path Ministry are close partners in service to the Lord in Mexico. We plan to team up to deliver hundreds of gift to remote villages in the coming days. But, today (December 19th) it was the children of the church who received gifts in honor of the birth of Jesus. After uplifting music and a Bible-based sermon by visiting preacher Noel, the kids were called to the front. Texas visitors Jim, Donna and Jeanette handed each child a special gift. Smiles and laughter filled the sanctuary as they peaked inside their bags. It was a wonderful day as we shared the love of Christ with his children.
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 118:1 (ESV)
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Guest written by Jeanette (niece of Stephen & Tonyia)
Today (December 18th) we travelled 2 hours into the desert outside of Galeana, Nuevo León, to the village of Hidiondilla. We started at 9am with a van full of church members from Iglesia Getsemani, regular visitors Jim and Donna Jones (from Medina, Texas), and missionaries Steve and Tonyia Williams.
We arrived at the church building to a group of Christians that were truly grateful to see us. The church there is a small building made of a type of plywood with a scrap metal roof and a dirt floor, (but it provides a place for them to worship) and today it was overflowing. A neighboring church in the village of San Joaquin also brought two vans full of children!
Church began at 11am and the children were led over to another building for their own special service. Ana and Lluvia (from Iglesia Getsemani) were the teachers for the children’s service. They started by asking the children “What do you know about God?” One of the small girls quickly raised her hand and answered, “He loves me very much.” Then they sang 5 different children’s songs and memorized Luke 2:11 after hearing the story of the birth of Christ. Finally, they completed a craft where they decorated a Christmas ornament complete with the Luke 2:11 scripture.
The adults were treated to several joyful worship songs and then a passionate sermon from Evangelist Ramiro (from Iglesia Getsemani). He touched on Isaiah 12, where we are instructed to: read the word of God with joy, to “savor” the word, and to let it change your life. Next, the children treated all of us to a special reenactment of the Christmas story and an animated song. It was obvious that a lot of practice went into both! They were fantastic, and complete with costumes (you can see several of the sheep in the photos).
After all the services were complete, the youth from Iglesia Getsemani began handing out the gift boxes to the children. They absolutely loved the variety of toys, colors, bubbles, and more! We also were able to bring, and handout donated blankets and hand-made hats of all sizes! Our entire fellowship experience with the church at Hidiondilla radiated the joy and love of Christ. I cannot describe what an incredible blessing it is to be part of this ministry, and I want to thank everyone for all their donations. Tomorrow we will be attending church services in Galeana, and Monday we head out to a different village called La Presita. So, until next time, Dios te bendiga…God Bless You.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11
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A group of 16 Christians with True Path Ministry and Igelisa Getsemani took the gospel and a variety of goods to bless the people in the village La Presita, NL, Mexico on October 2, 2021. It was the first time for the missionary group to visit the village.
The Church there recently lost their long-time pastor and his son Eli, a young man, has stepped forward to lead the congregation. Pastor Rey and Lulu used part of the service to anoint the new pastor with oil and pray the Lord’s guidance for his ministry. The worship time was especially moving.
We also had a time of study for the kids during the adult service. The children sang songs, heard a story from the Bible, learned a verse and colored a cutout suitable for their homes. We them candy, gifts, and stuffed animals.
The adults were treated to some special homemade blankets, clothing, reading glasses, towels, shoes and hats. Texas visitors Jim and Donna Jones helped share the love of Christ with the people.
And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus. Acts 5:42
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Pastor Rey (right) blessed new pastor and wife
Pastor Reynaldo preached
Pastor Lulu and Sandra
kids were part of service
kids time was fun
they loved the blankets
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Follow the link to download from the website the True Path Ministry Inc. Summer 2021 Newsletter. We have been very busy during this season. Our outreach programs to share the love of Christ have been active and we made good progress with construction projects. We are grateful for your prayers and financial support. It keeps us going.
Finishing the second floor of our base-of-operation facility, gathering resources for our annual Christmas Gift Box Project, plus, monthly expenses are needs that require ongoing prayer and financial support.
You can always read more details about our activities online in the “news” section of our website: http://truepathministry.com/news/
Jesus Saves Illustration explained: True Path Ministry Inc. is dedicated to serving others in Jesus name. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20) (Note: Click on image to see it larger)
Why is Christ central to what we do? For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (John 3:16-17 ESV)
What keeps us from God? But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear. (Isaiah 59:2 NKJV) Because of our sin (rebellion and impurity) we had no way to connect with a Holy God until Christ came. Our sins had to be removed, we owed a debt beyond our ability to pay. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24 ESV)
We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. (Romans 6:9-10 ESV) After His death He came back to earth for 40 days. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, said the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 15:3-7 ESV)
So why did Jesus leave earth? Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you, said Jesus (John 16:7 ESV)
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. (1 Corinthians 2:9-12 ESV)
How do we gain this Spirit if we are separated from God by sin? For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 ESV). We have to receive this free gift. If we pray admitting our sins, put our faith totally in Jesus and accept Him as Lord over everything in our life, we will be saved. Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. (Romans 10:9-10 ESV)
Is this salvation supernatural? For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV)
The gift of salvation has completely changed my life. If has brought me meaning, purpose and peace. My prayer is that everyone receives Christ. It is in Jesus name. Amen
