A New Sound System for Getsemani Church

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The Getsemani Church in Galeana, NL, Mexico is enjoying a new sound system, thanks to a generous donation from Gospel singer and friend, Casey Needham, from Waxahachie, Texas. Pastor Reynaldo, wife Lulu and the members of the Getsemani Church and True Path Ministry often work together to serve the Lord in the Galeana area. The church is growing and had been using an older borrowed sound system. The new system is a big improvement in quality, plus is more compact in size. Their worship space is small compared with the number of people who attend services. There is often an overflow crowd.

It is a very busy church. In addition to worship services several times each week, the church supports: the Marcos 10:14 Kid’s Club on Thursdays; helps prepare and deliver meals with Nuevo Corazón on Tuesdays; takes food to families in the local hospital; collects and distributes items to people in need; and travels with True Path Ministry to serve the needs of remote villages in the area.

Gospel singer Casey Needam donated a very nice sound system.

Gospel singer and friend, Casey Needham, donated a very nice sound system.

Even Pastor Rey's youngest, Elias, is happy with the new sound system.

Even Pastor Rey’s youngest, Elias, is happy with the new sound system.

The Getsemani Church is very active in serving locally. Here they hand out food to family members of patients in the hospital.

The Getsemani Church is very active in serving locally. Here they hand out food to family members of patients in the hospital.

Border Crossing, Donations and Prayers Answered

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Thank you prayer warriors — your prayers have been answered! Tonyia and Stephen of True Path Ministry are back in Galeana, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. We managed to get here with a vehicle and trailer load of much needed items that we will be giving away in the coming months. We did experience some challenges at the border on the Mexican side. But, the Mexican officials understood we are missionaries and are called to help the good people of Mexico. They let us pass with everything after paying a modest tax. Praise the Lord!

We had been in Texas for over two months visiting churches, gathering donations and making vehicle repairs. We also are the proud grandparents of a new granddaughter, Bailey, who was born on May 22nd to our daughter Maigen, her husband Chris and daughter Ashlinn (11) Isbell.

While in Texas we visited with churches Christ Chapel in Bandera; Lighthouse Assembly of God in Sweetwater; and The Damascus Road Fellowship in Ennis. Plus, a number of individuals gave us financial and other needed donations. We are also grateful to have stayed with several folks. Fellowship with other Christians is always sweet!

To all those who offered support, prayers, words of encouragement and donations I offer this: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 (ESV)

Chris Isbell made many repairs to the suspension and engine to our Ford Edge. It has over 270,000 miles on it.

Chris Isbell made many repairs to the suspension and engine on our Ford Edge. It has over 270,000 miles on it, many of those were on rough roads in Mexico. (click on a photo to see it larger)

Pastor Frankie and wife Shelia at church in Sweetwater, Texas.

Pastor Frankie and wife Sheila gave  Tonyia the opportunity to talk about Mexico at their church in Sweetwater, Texas.

Gospel singer Casey Needam donated a very nice sound system.

Gospel singer and friend, Casey Needham,  donated a very nice sound system.

Pastor Glenn introduced Stephen.

Pastor Glenn introduced Stephen before Stephen preached at The Damascus Road Fellowship in Ennis.

Pastor David and wife Krista Ruark were missionaries in the past and have been very supportive.

Pastor David and wife Krista Ruark, from Christ Chapel in Bandera, Tx were missionaries in the past and the church always welcome us.

One lane of the mountain road to Galeana was blocked by a giant rock that fell off the mountain.

One lane of the mountain road to Galeana was blocked by a giant rock that fell off the mountain. We never know what we will encounter on the roads in Mexico.

A Mexican work crew worked with the tools they had to break up the giant rock blocking the road.

A Mexican work crew worked with the tools they had to break up the giant rock blocking the road.

Ennis DRF Church Challenged to “Answer That Call”

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Thank you to Pastor Glenn for allowing me the opportunity to speak at DRF. Today, June 18th Stephen challenged the hundred people in the Damascus Road Fellowship (DRF) congregation in Ennis, Texas to “Answer That Call.” His sermon asserted that Christians are called by God to answer three calls: 1) make Jesus central to our lives; 2) realize our faith is an active pursuit; and 3) understand we are called to be Jesus’ witness to the world. Steve used examples from the Bible, plus photographs and stories from True Path Ministry‘s year of work in Mexico to make his point. Based on feedback, the group was engaged in the sermon and took to heart each of the three points.

Because of the financial and prayer support of DRF and others, TPM is able to continue its ministry in Mexico. Thank you and Dios le Bendiga!

Pastor Glenn introduced Stephen.

Pastor Glenn introduced Stephen.

There were about 100 people in the service.

There were about 100 people in the service.

There were some light moments during the sermon.

There were some light moments during the sermon.

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Fifty Kids Learned About Elisha and Serving the Lord

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Fifty Galeana, NL, Mexico kids showed up at the Marcos 10:14 Kid’s Club on June 8th. Teachers Ana and Patty

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along with other helpers were ready, as they are every week, with a lesson, games, crafts and food. The kids learned about the call of Elisha (1 Kings 19:19-21) and how he served his oxen to the people before leaving with Elijah. They also heard what Jesus said about service in John (12:26): “If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.”

The craft project was to make an oxen puppet out of a paper sack. The active night ended with a snack of melons in a cup. It is a popular treat in Mexico. They often put hot sauce and lime on top to add to the flavor. It was a big night and a fun time for all involved.

The weekly club meeting is held at the Casa Cristiano El Alfarero and  many of the kids come in the ministry owned 1995 Suburban that drives them to and from far flung locations around Galeana to the meetings. True Path Ministry Inc., working with local Christian volunteers, sponsors the kid’s club.

Please pray for this ministry and if you feel compelled to make a financial donation visit our “support” page.

The oxen puppet was the craft project.

The oxen puppet was the craft project.

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The kids have a lot of fun with the craft projects.

The kids have a lot of fun with the craft projects.

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The snack was melon in a cup, a popular treat in Mexico.

The snack was melon in a cup, a popular treat in Mexico.

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Hugs are often a part of club meetings.

Hugs are often a part of club meetings.

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Drawing Jesus Closer: Freedom in Spirit

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“This drawing came as I was pondering being born again, and the freedom the Holy Spirit brings the believer to live out their Christian faith,” said Stephen. “I was reading in John 3 where it says:” 

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (John 3:5-8 ESV)

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