True Path Ministry Inc. (TPM) took the gospel on the road to Palmito, NL, Mexico to bless the tiny mountain village with the love of Christ. Evangelist Ramiro preached the Word with zeal, gifts were given and these humble people were so very thankful for their first worship service in almost a year. The joy of the Lord filled the air! One lady shared her heartfelt gratitude for our visit lifted her spirits tremendously. It was a blessed day for all of us!!
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalms 136:1 (ESV)
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The tiny Palmito church building was full
Pastor Ruben started the service with prayer
Pastor Lulu leads a powerful song service
Pastor Reynaldo spoke briefly
Evangelist Ramiro preached on gratitude
Pastor Lulu lead the kid’s time outside
Bubbles are a favorite
It was a good group of kids that received gifts
The small building had not been used in many months
Evangelist Ramiro and 85 year old Pastor Ruben
It is a scenic drive to Palmito
Meeting traffic on the tiny mountain road was a challenge
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True Path Ministry missionaries Stephen and Tonyia Williams have begun the 2020 Mexico Christmas Gift Giving Adventure. Sunday, December 27th was a day to worship with Christian brothers and sisters at the Getsemani Church. It was a powerful time to lift praises to our Lord, there was also a baby dedication, Bible presentation and meal after the service.
On Saturday we enjoyed an uneventful drive across the border near McAllen and five hours to Galeana, NL, Mexico. We delivered some gifts including some curtains for the church. It was such a joy to get back with old friends to do the Lord’s work. It will be a busy week of sharing the love of Jesus with remote villages.
Abdiel got a new soccer ball
Areli got a new dress
The baby dedication was a special time for the parents
The new tile floor looks great
We installed curtains on Saturday
Elias was happy with his gift
we began to sort some gifts to give to kids at remote villages
Pastors Reynaldo and Lourdes were pleased with the curtains
The tent beside Pastors Rey’s house serves as the youth and activity area
It was a joy to see old friends
Saturday Sunrise in McAllen, Texas
the moon over Galeana mountain
Into the mountains we go….
Bible presentation was part of service on Sunday
Sharing God’s word by giving a new Bible
worship is always a special time
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True Path Ministry (TPM) is grateful for your prayers and financial support. As you know the bulk of our service to the Lord is in Northern Mexico. It has been a very difficult time there. In the midst of this worldwide crisis TPM has been able to achieve milestones in ministry related building projects and by providing emergency relief for families in need. However, we need your prayers for the Lord’s guidance as we enter the Christmas season.
COVID-19 has impacted the Galeana area in a big way. There are over 300 documented cases of the illness and likely numerous more undocumented carriers in the area. There are strict limits to what activities the government will allow: crowd size, travel restrictions, mask requirements and all manner of social interaction is curtailed. They even have a local special group to enforce the requirements. We are saddened by the fact we will not be able to gather packages in the US and take them across to the children as we have in the past. We are contemplating how best to honor Christ’s birth among the kids in Mexico this season.
During normal times we have encountered difficulties getting a trailer load of gifts from the US into Mexico. This is not normal times and bringing a bulk of stuff from the US is not feasible. Our prayer is to go during this Christmas season and provide some level of gifts to children there. We will have to purchase presents there and get creative in how to distribute them.
While how to serve the Lord during the Christmas season is a developing story, we are honored at the achievements the Lord has allowed during the year in several areas.
TPM and the Iglesia Getsemani church in Galeana, NL, work as close partners for the Lord in the area. Pastors Reynaldo and Lourdes (Lulu) have done a tremendous job moving forward with God’s work when missionaries Stephen and Tonyia could not be there. In addition to being pastors to a growing congregation they have helped TPM in three key areas:
Church construction project. The Iglesia Getsemani church building is almost complete. Recently a new ladies restroom was added, tile for the stage, tile for the congregation area and window curtains are in progress. New projects at other churches are planned for 2021.
Parsonage/TPM lodging construction project. We are in the final stagesof completing the parsonage for Pastors Rey, Lulu and family. We will soon begin a two bedroom second floor addition to the structure that will serve as a place for visitors in 2021.
Family emergency relief. We helped with funeral expenses for several families, provided ongoing funds for bills and food for some folks. In addition TPM provided a metal roof for a recently widowed pastor’s wife.
TPM is here to serve the Lord and we can only do this with your help! Your ongoing prays and financial support is essential to our ministry. Thank you for your faithfulness. Dios bendiga (God bless).
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (ESV)
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TPM has given out hundreds of gifts in Galeana and remote villages in the past but this year presents major challenges.
Downstairs living area of parsonage nearly complete. A second floor will be added for TPM visitors in 2021.
Parsonage floors recently finished.
Pastor Reynaldo & Lulu before windows were added.
Church building will soon get tiles on the floors in worship area.
New ladies restroom added to church
Recently the church building stage was tiled. Tile will be added to sitting area soon.
New restroom before it was stuccoed and painted.
Pastors Rey, Lulu and family area faithful partners with the Lord and TPM
Helpers came early in the year from Texas
TPM gives out Bibles when it makes trips to remote areas.
In the past remote villages got gifts, but this year is different.
Past visit to Canoas
Mixing concrete at church building
TPM helped students attend Bible college
TPM provided new roof for widow’s home in a remote village
The parsonage was built next to the church building
Master mason Juan is a pastor in a small village
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True Path Ministry Inc. and the Iglesia Getsemani church are close partners in proclaiming Christ and drawing people to the gospel in Galeana, NL, Mexico and the surrounding area. In the midst of the COVID-19 medical crisis (see COVID-19 a Menace to Mexico) many activities have been altered or halted, except for our construction projects. One bright spot is Pastor Reynaldo, Lulu and family’s home beside the church building. It is taking shape, plus, there are several new additions to the church building.
The steep lot beside the church has
been transformed to a level building site where the parsonage will
stand. The foundation, cinder block walls and concrete roof have all
been completed. The exterior windows and doors have been ordered
(they are made locally out of steel and glass). The floor in several
rooms has been poured and the walls covered in stucco. They are using
a pre-colored cement stucco so no additional painting will be
required. There is much more to be done before it will be move-in
ready, but all things considered, progress has been amazing.
A footnote, the master mason we are
using is also the Christian pastor at a small village church in the
area. It is amazing how the Lord places people like him in our path.
Also, Pastor Reynaldo and other members of the church help with
construction.
Next door, at the Iglesia Getsemani church building, the exterior is completed. The metal roof is finished, white pre-colored stucco covers the walls inside and out. The wiring is completed and there are light fixtures installed. One of the two downstairs rooms is completed. The one restroom has wooden stall doors, a double sink area with mirror and there is a baby diaper changing area. The latest additions: construction has begun on a second restroom, wooden curtain rods are being hand made and new tile was installed on the stage area.
There is still much to do, but the
people of the Iglesia Getsemani church, Pastors Reynaldo and
Lulu are so grateful. The church building is the nicest in town and
it maybe the largest.
Reynaldo, Lulu, and kids- Abdiel, Areli and Elias are excited to see their new home going up. They have never had a house that was theirs, no more rent and no more moving.
The Lord is in this every step of the
way. Thank you supporters for your prayers and financial donations!
It has made a huge impact here for the glory of God!
Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established Proverbs 24:3 (NKJV)
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