News – True Path Ministry Inc.

La Presita Almost Two Years Later

March 29, 2025/in News /by admin

True Path Ministry and Centro Cristiano Getsemani teamed up and returned to La Presita on Saturday, March 29^th after an almost two-year delay. We were overjoyed to find a full church of sincere worshipers and a large group of enthusiastic Christian kids.

Can God trust us? It was the question on the minds of the new pastor and his wife almost two years ago when we visited La Presita. Eli’s father, the Pastor for many years at La Presita, had just died leaving Eli and wife Lucera with the church. Both of our visits brought them tremendous support and encouragement. Their faith had prevailed to answer, YES, to God’s call.

The mission group arrived in the small desert village after a two-hour drive from our base in Galeana, NL. For our visit we kicked off the visit with a special song service lead by Pastor Lourdes followed by inspired preaching by Pastor Reynaldo for the adults. He preached from Matthew 25:1-13 about the Ten Bridesmaids. Be ready for the Lord always.

After the powerful sermon the alter filled with people on their knees before God in an intense time of prayer.

During the sermon the children went to a barn area and were lead by teacher Ana and Perla from the Galeana church. There was a time of prayer, song, Bible teaching and a craft project. We ended our visit by giving a backpack filled with school supplies and a fun surprise for each child. Plus, we gave blankets and hats to the adults.

Seeing the faith of these people is so inspiring. It is a farming community facing an extended period of drought. The ponds are dried up and there is little grass, but their faith is strong.

TPM missionaries Stephen and Tonyia Williams were especially happy to include Will, Debby and Hope Loveless from Texas. It was a joy filled time of Christian fellowship and worship for all of us.

Roof Needed at New Purisima Church Building

February 10, 2025/in News /by admin

This is an update on the Purisima church building project. Good news, the walls are up!

It is now time to assemble a roof. The total cost is approximately $5000 for the labor, support beams and sheet metal. Please pray about investing in this house of worship.

True Path Ministry, after much prayer and support from the Lord and generous donors, has been building the structure dedicated to Jesus. The goal is to make Purisima, a small village, the center of worship for all the people living in the mountainous area.

Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. (Psalm 127:1a)

If you feel called to help you can give through PayPal on the TPM website: Support – True Path Ministry Inc. or mail a check in any amount to: True Path Ministry Inc., 1420 Moseley Road, Ennis, Texas 75119.

TPM Partners with Churches for Successful Season of Giving

January 10, 2025/in News /by admin

True Path Ministry (TPM), in collaboration with Iglesia Centro Cristiana Getsemani of Galeana, NL, Mexico, and Iglesia Centro Cristiano Victoria of Reynosa, TA, Mexico, has successfully completed a Christ-centered season of giving.

Throughout the season, TPM shared stories and photos highlighting the locations where we distributed practical, much-needed gifts. These can be viewed on our website at http://truepathministry.com/news. We also shared videos and additional links on our True Path Ministry Facebook page.

The gifts we distributed included backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits, blankets, hats, toys for boys and girls, preschool gifts, stuffed animals, bubbles, and Christian tracts. These thoughtful blessings were given to grateful individuals in the communities of Mexico where we are called to serve.

This mission was made possible through God’s provision, the faithful financial support of our donors, and a dedicated team of volunteers from both the U.S. and Mexico. It was the result of months of planning, sorting, packaging, transporting, and storing hundreds of items.

While there were many logistical challenges along the way, it was all worth it to share the message of Christ’s love, especially as we celebrate the gift of His birth.

Thank you for your financial and prayer support in 2024. Please, continue to support True Path Ministry in 2025 as we continue in the ministry work to which the Lord has called us.

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)

(Note: Click on a photograph to see it larger.)

Gifts for Children in Tamaulipas, Mexico

January 6, 2025/in News /by admin

True Path Ministry, in collaboration with Pastor Francisco Ramirez Peña and his network of churches, had the opportunity to bless children in three congregations in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. The recipients were part of Iglesia Centro Cristiano Victoria in Reynosa (led by Pastor Francisco), as well as Centro Cristiano Victoria 2 in El Barranco (led by Pastors Patricio and Tere Rojas) and Iglesia Yireh outside Reynosa (led by Pastor Raul Lugo).

The children at these churches were overjoyed to receive gifts that were both fun and practical. Each gift package included a backpack, school supplies, a hygiene kit, toys for boys or girls, preschool items, and a Christian tract.

It was a heartwarming experience for everyone involved to share the love of Christ, especially during the season when we celebrate the gift of His birth.

Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 (ESV)

Encouragement in Canoas

December 31, 2024/in News /by admin

12/31/2024, Stephen and Tonyia with True Path Ministry, Jim and Donna Jones and Manny Escobedo from Texas and a group with Centro Crisiana Getsemani traveled to the remote village of Canoas.

No other missionaries visit this small village. There is not always a large crowd, but we have been privileged to know salvations and healings have occurred here. God ‘s plan is perfect.

Driving to this village was difficult. Our car is low to the ground and high centered in several areas. The terrain and roads have changed since a tropical depression hit in June. Normally it takes us about 1 ½ hours to drive to Canoas but today was 2 hours to make the 50-mile drive. Meeting another vehicle is always a challenge. There is only one lane and it’s a far drop down the side of a mountain.

Prior to the service, Pastor Alfredo took one group to his house and Noemi, a faithful church member, took another to feed us. It is always a special meal and a treat to get homemade corn tortillas.

After eating, Noemi shared with us about difficulties her son is having. He lives in a different village, and she is concerned about his safety. We prayed for her, and I assured her I would mention to Pastor Rey about her concern and possibly he can assist with getting her son acquainted with other Christians where he is located.

We enjoyed the view then all headed to the church where Abdiel began the service with a word from the book of Psalms. Birzabeth sang and we all worshipped.

Pastors Rey and Lulu are in Monterrey with their daughter Arely, who is in the hospital. So, Mariia preached again today but the scripture was:

1 Chronicles 5:5-22

The oldest son of Israel was Reuben. But since he dishonored his father by sleeping with one of his father’s concubines, his birthright was given to the sons of his brother Joseph. For this reason, Reuben is not listed in the genealogical records as the firstborn son. The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph. The sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

The descendants of Joel were Shemaiah, Gog, Shimei, Micah, Reaiah, Baal, and Beerah. Beerah was the leader of the Reubenites when they were taken into captivity by King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria.Beerah’s^[relatives are listed in their genealogical records by their clans: Jeiel (the leader), Zechariah, and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel.The Reubenites lived in the area that stretches from Aroer to Nebo and Baal-meon. And since they had so many livestock in the land of Gilead, they spread east toward the edge of the desert that stretches to the Euphrates River.

During the reign of Saul, the Reubenites defeated the Hagrites in battle. Then they moved into the Hagrite settlements all along the eastern edge of Gilead. Next to the Reubenites, the descendants of Gad lived in the land of Bashan as far east as Salecah. Joel was the leader in the land of Bashan, and Shapham was second-in-command, followed by Janai and Shaphat. Their relatives, the leaders of seven other clans, were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. These were all descendants of Abihail son of Huri, son of Jaroah, son of Gilead, son of Michael, son of Jeshishai, son of Jahdo, son of Buz. Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the leader of their clans.The Gadites lived in the land of Gilead, in Bashan and its villages, and throughout all the pasturelands of Sharon. All of these were listed in the genealogical records during the days of King Jotham of Judah and King Jeroboam of Israel. There were 44,760 capable warriors in the armies of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. They were all skilled in combat and armed with shields, swords, and bows. They waged war against the Hagrites, the Jeturites, the Naphishites, and the Nodabites. They cried out to God during the battle, and he answered their prayer because they trusted in him. So the Hagrites and all their allies were defeated. The plunder taken from the Hagrites included 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep and goats, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 captives. Many of the Hagrites were killed in the battle because God was fighting against them. The people of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh lived in their land until they were taken into exile.

The war is God’s. Seek God first in all situations, in your trials, in everything. God answered their prayer because they trusted in him.

As Mariia was preaching for the adults, Ana took the children outside and they had a time of song, prayer, Bible study and craft.

After the service, backpacks filled with a Christian tract, school supplies and a gift along with a candy bag were given to each child.

We are blessed to come and do the work the Lord has called us to in Mexico. Please continue to pray for our ministry in this new year: for God to bring many into our paths so we may tell them about Jesus, to supply the finances needed, for hearts to be open and willing to give and to join us in coming to Mx, for guidance, wisdom, strength, clarity, safety and our vehicle to stay functional.

We look forward to what God has in store for us and this ministry. We Press On in Jesus Name!