Service in Joya de Agua Frio

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Stephen and Tonyia with True Path Ministry (TPM), Donna and Jim Jones from Texas and members of Iglesia Getsemani traveled deep into the mountains of Mexico to Joyas de Agua Frio on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

After 3 hours of driving up steep, rocky mountainous roads, we felt like we had arrived at the end of the earth. 😊 Several of the climbs going up the road were so steep and with loose rocks, making it difficult for our Buick Enclave to gain traction. We had to use a thick rope attached to the TPM van so it could pull our Buick up the hill. Difficult, but we made it work.

Stephen and Tonyia had visited this ranch once in 2016. Pastor Jose de Jesus, has a church in San Francisco, NL, Mexico. It is a small town about 15 minutes from Galeana. He is also now the pastor at this ranch, it is his mission church. He said Christians once came regularly to the village but quit coming. He said about 4 years ago a woman from the ranch invited him to come so he did and now he goes every few months and preaches God’s word.

Speaking with Jose, you could hear the passion for Jesus in his voice and see the joy on his face to have the opportunity to service this small ranch. He said it is hard for him to come very often because it is a long, hard trip and gas is over $5 per gallon.

The adult service was held outside under a tree as there is no church building. The kid’s service was held separately under a tin awning.

Pastor Rey from Galeana preached on Matthew 9:20, the woman with bleeding and her faith. How we must daily look for God and trust Him for everything! After the service, Pastor Rey invited folks to come forward for prayer.

He read the scripture James 5:14-15 – Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Pastor Jose, wife Mara and Tonyia anointed those who came forward for prayer with oil and prayed over each person. Once the these were prayed for, Pastor Rey had Pastor Jose de Jesus, wife Mara and daughter come forward. Donna, Tonyia and Steve anointed them with oil and prayed for them.

Ana taught the children about the Christmas story. Noting Christ is the greatest gift they can receive. Two children who did not have a Bible were each given one.

Once the service was over, the giving of gifts began:  blankets were given to each family, dresses that were handmade; caps, toboggans, each school age girl got a backpack with school supplies and a drink tumbler, each school age boy got a backpack with supplies and a soccer ball. The young children that did not go to school received a small backpack with a few supplies and a gift. The children also received candy.

All the children received their gifts, the traveling group was fed a great meal of chicken mole, rice and beans. We said our goodbyes and headed back to Galeana.

What a blessed day with Jesus!

 Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 (NLT)

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Mexico Construction Continues

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True Path Ministry and the Central Cristiano Getsemani Church in Galeana, NL, Mexico are closely aligned. Their church is a thriving congregation of faithful followers of Jesus. The church building, parsonage, ministry house and club area are all part of the Mexico home-base for TPM activities. They sit on the rocky side of a mountain overlooking the town. The steep road leading to these areas have long been in need of attention and thanks to the Lord and our supporters we are in the process of addressing that need. A new retaining wall will provide more usable space, and a concrete road surface will provide a permanent entrance. Another project that has been addressed, is the addition of a wall on the north side of the Marcos 10:14 Kids Club meeting area. It will provide a greater level of comfort for meetings, especially during the winter months.

We also have funding to help put a much-needed roof on a church building in El Nacimiento, San Luis Potosí where pastor Faustino Garcia faithfully proclaims the gospel.

Earlier we were able to work with pastor Celestino and the church in the Santa Rosa mountain-village to repair their roof. Volunteers applied a special seal coating on the concrete roof to make it resist the weather. Coating will add years of use to this place of worship.

Because of the Lord’s blessings and your faithful support TPM continues to touch the lives of many in economically challenged areas of Mexico. Thank you for your support.

New north wall in Marcos 10:14 Kids Club area
Retaining wall beside road entrance to Galeana Church area.
Roof covering in Santa Rosa, NL.
Pastor Faustino Garciao in El Nacimiento, San Luis Potosi.
Wedding at worship area in El Nacimiento, San Luis Potosi.
Church building walls in El Nacimiento, San Luis Potosi.

TPM Newsletter Spring/Summer 2023

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Spring and Summer 2023 was a busy time serving Christ in Mexico. The weekly Marcos 10:14 Kids Club continues to go well; construction projects have moved along nicely; and our summer VBS program was a hit in four remote villages. Fourteen Christians were baptized in a mountain stream. The link below leads to a PDF file with a four-page True Path Ministry Spring/Summer Newsletter. It is full of highlights of our activities and is suitable for printing. Please pass a copy on to those who may not get online.

Thank you for your faithful prayers and financial support. You have made a difference for our Lord in Mexico.

God Bless,

True Path Ministry Inc.

Link below \/ Click on the link below to download the PDF Newsletter (suitable for printing):

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Welcoming Worship

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Worship is a key part of the Christian faith. Thirty kids at the True Path Ministry sponsored Marcos 10:14 Kids Club took a closer look at what it means to worship. In the September 14th meeting in Galeana, NL, Mexico, the kids were taught how to worship and shown ways to worship, such as we do in church. The Christian group meets every Thursday for a time of prayer, fun, Bible study, and food.

The area set aside for the children sits beside the Central Cristiano Getsemani Church building. Teacher Ana led the group into the church and taught them how to respect and understand the privilege of worshiping Christ. She invited them to kneel at the altar and encouraged them to lift prayers from the heart.

While the club always has a time of fun and food it is the experience of knowing Christ and his teaching that are at the center of everything they do. A good size core group of kids come every week and have grown greatly in their knowledge of the Lord. New kids are always welcome. For some this experience may have been the first time they set foot inside a church building.

Teacher Ana and other volunteers from the Central Cristiano Getsemani Church host the children in a welcoming and loving environment for the meetings. It is an honor to serve Christ in this way.

14 The blind and the lame came to him in the Temple, and he healed them. 15 The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the children in the Temple shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David.” But the leaders were indignant. 16 They asked Jesus, “Do you hear what these children are saying?” “Yes,” Jesus replied. “Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, ‘You have taught children and infants to give you praise.’ Matthew 21:14-16 (NLT)

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La Presita Blessings

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True Path Ministry and the Central Cristiano Getsemani church in Galeana ministered to children and adults in La Presita, NL, Mexico on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Texas visitors Will and wife Debbie Loveless, joined with missionaries Stephen and Tonyia Williams for the trip. Thirteen volunteers from Galeana road along on the 40 mile, two hour drive to make it a special day for the children and adults at the very remote church.

After a spirit-filled time of worship music lead by Birzabith, Galeana Pastor Lourdes preached a powerful message. Lourdes based her sermon on Ephesians 5:14 “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” After the service, each lady in the church received a gift bag full of hygiene items that were donated by a group in Texas and Debby donated a few caps to the men.

During the adult sermon, kids teacher Ana and thirty children were outside under a covering enjoying a time of prayer, songs, games, a Bible lesson and a bag of candy. Once all services had finished, the seventeen visitors from Galeana were fed by Pastor Eli’s family. It was then time for the traveling group to return to Galeana. What a great day serving the Lord!

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