Church Update: Porch & Kid’s Rooms

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The new church construction project in Galeana, NL, Mexico recently reached a milestone with the completion of a concrete front porch area that also serves as the roof of the children’s area. Two rooms for the niños (children) are located underneath the entrance that is in the front of the building.

True Path Ministry Inc. and Iglesia (church) Getsemani in Galeana, Nuevo Leon, often work as a team to serve the Lord in Mexico. Together we are in the process of constructing a new church building. It is located above the town on the side of a mountain that is viable all over. Reynaldo and wife Lourdes are the pastors.

The congregation has already begun to worship in the new building (see Getsemani Church: Built on Jesus the Rock). It moved from a small rented storefront where the overflow crowd sometimes spilled into the side walk. The new structure has ample room for growth and we continue to see new families drawn to Christ through our ministries.

There is still a long ways to go before it will be finished including:
installing the large front door; a ramp and permanent steps added at the entrance; railing installed on the porch; sheet metal roof finished; windows and doors installed in the new kid rooms; the entire structure has to be stuccoed; all of it needs paint; tile on the floors; better parking added; entrance roadway improved and other details. There is a lot to do for a small church in Mexico but, we know the Lord will make a way!

Iglesia Getsemani has had numerous fund raisers, food sales, garage like sales and congregation offerings. And many members have volunteered to help with construction. Galeana is in a beautiful mountainous area, but is economically poor. Historically low-paying service and agriculture related businesses are the primary sources of income for people here. The Christians in area are strong in their faith and in the hope only our Lord Jesus gives. It is an honor to share the gospel here.

True Path Ministry Inc. has had the privilege of helping in the Lord’s work in the Galeana area with the help and support of several churches and individuals in Texas. That support includes prayers, financial gifts and visitor’s time. Thank you for investing in God’s work here through us. It is humbling to be used by the Lord for His kingdom!

If you are moved to invest financially visit our support page.

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  • New rooms before concrete added
  • temp framing to support wet concrete above
  • new rooms in front of building
  • side view of addition
  • workers mix cement, sand and water
  • recently finished restroom
  • a mixer was used for the project
  • the porch was poured in batches
  • still wet, completed floor
  • contractor working on floor/roof
  • the two “Daniels” and others volunteered to help with the project
Everyone prays for Pastors Rey and Lulu

Sharper Than Any Two-Edged Sword

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The word of God is a powerful thing! “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart,” Hebrews 4:12.

It is our “sword of the spirit” as it says in Ephesians 6:17. But it only has power for us to use if we know it as recorded in the Bible and know the living word who is Jesus (John 1:1, 14). Sharpen your sword, read your Bible and worship the King of kings today.

Always Tell the Truth

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The Marcos 10:14 Kids Club in Galeana, NL, Mexico taught the importance of telling the truth as a Christian. The meeting on April 4th used an Old Testament story to reinforce a New Testament verse.

Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,  but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected… 1 John 2:4-5. This was the memory verse for the week.

Part of the lesson was the Old Testament story of a king who would not listen to the truth from God’s prophet Micaiah, but instead listened to
lying spirits from the prophets who spoke the words he wanted to hear. The story is told in 2 Chronicles 18.

The word search puzzle each child completed also reminded them of the memory verse. Prayer, songs, games and a meal is always part of the weekly club meeting. Christ is at the center of all activities.

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

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During the last few weeks the Marcos 10:14 Kids Club has taught the children in Galeana, NL, Mexico some important lessons about our Christian faith. At the same time the kids have enjoyed craft projects, games, songs, prayers and a meal at the weekly meetings.

Bible study is a central focus of the meetings. At each gathering there is a memory verse such as: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God,” (Matthew 5:8); and “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand,” (Isaiah 41:10). Many of the children repeat the week’s memory verse and are rewarded with candy.

It is rewarding and humbling to watch the children grow in their faith. Thanks to the Galeana adult volunteers who give their time each week and thank you donors and pray warriors. To Jesus goes the glory, he is the reason and purpose behind everything.

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  • Teacher Ana became a chef to illustrate a lesson
  • adult volunteers help with the crafts
  • game time is always fun
  • Bookmarks was a craft project one week

Life’s Two Gates

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For this sketch “Life’s Two Gates” I pulled from the Old Testament book Joshua 24:14-15 and New Testament book Matthew 7:12-14. I was reminded of the many righteous things we find behind the narrow gate and the
darkness that lies behind the wide gate.

I also realize that through Christ’s grace, forgiveness and love we can enter the narrow gate even if we started down the wrong way. That happened to me, for years I was following the way of the world. I’m by no means perfect now but my hope is in Jesus.

One of the ways I (Stephen) study the Holy Bible is through simple drawings I make as I read or as the Holy Spirit brings images to my mind. For all my drawings I rely on my English Standard Version (ESV) Bible. It is not a study Bible so it does not have commentary. But, it does have 10,000 cross references. I view it as scripture defining scripture. I show my references in the drawing, look them up and see if they are related in your spirit.

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