Once again, Tonyia and Stephen Williams, founders of True Path Ministry, joined with Pastors Reynaldo and Lourdes and volunteers from the Centro Cristiana Getsemani church for a full day of ministry deep in the mountains of Mexico on July 30, 2025. We went to the Purisima village where we are helping Pastor Rebeca, and the Dios est Aqui church, construct a Christian worship center.

The walls are up, the roof is in place, windows and doors are installed, but there is still more work to do. And in spite of the needs, the church is being used not only for adult worship, but so children can have a day of fellowship. It is so awesome to see the hunger for the Lord in this small village. On this Wednesday all the chairs were full.

After prayer and a warm welcome from Pastor Rebeca, the Galeana team began a time of spirit-filled worship in song lead by Pastor Lourdes. Once the sermon began, the children were released for their special time of worship and activities with teacher Ana and helpers.

Pastor Reynaldo’s sermon was based on John 11 “The Rising of Lazarus.” He emphasized the importance of having total faith in Christ. In verse 11:25 Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…. After the powerful sermon several came forward for prayer.

It just so happened it was Pastor Rebeca’s birthday, and the church sang to her, and all gave her a huge, as is the tradition in Mexico churches. Her husband Abram was also present after returning from his work in the USA.

Ana and the Galeana group of faithful volunteers had fun with the kids in song, prayer and learning about being a soldier for Christ. Their craft project was a play camo helmet made from a bowl. The kids were also given a bag of candy and treats.

Ladies from the church served everyone fresh, homemade tamales. It was a fulfilling day of fellowship and worship with committed followers of Christ.

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Stephen and Tonyia Williams, founders of True Path Ministry, joined with volunteers from the Centro Cristiana Getsemani church including Pastors Reynaldo and Lourdes, to travel deep into the mountains to share the joy of Christ. Refugio is located at the end of a challenging dirt road that clings to the side of steep mountains. But it was worth the travel obstacles.

The service was held under an awning that TPM volunteers built some years ago. It is beside pastor Celedonio’s house and serves as his church building. Soon after arriving, the group is fed by the pastors in their home. Once everyone has eaten, the service begins. It was a beautiful time of fellowship, worship and testimonies followed by Evangelist Ramiro’s powerful sermon. He preached about the calling on each of our lives from the Bible book 1 Corinthians 7:20.

Teacher Ana took the children to a separate area for their own time of uplifting activities. She prepared a lesson about becoming a soldier for Christ. She used Ephesians 6:10-17, commonly called the “The Whole Armor of God.” The time began with fun songs that included motions. A game and a craft were added along with the Bible reading and teaching. The kids were engaged in the time and Christ was honored. The time was ended with every child receiving a goody bag with candy and other treats.

It was a great day of sharing the bond of Christian love and the fellowship of believers. The Bible says: Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2 NLT)

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