Joy of Jesus to Mexico Villages Canoas and Refugio

True Path Ministry Inc. sponsored two very successful one day VBS-like events for kids in two extremely remote Mexican villages. Faithful volunteers from the Centro Cristiana Getsemani Church of Galeana, NL, braved the treacherous roads to the villages in the TPM van. Recent flooding added more hazards to the normally challenging mountain paths making them barely passable by vehicle.

 Pastor Celodonio hosted the group in the worship area beside his home near Refugio on 22 July. Pastor Alfredo of Canoas was overjoyed to have the group in his small wooden church building on 23 July. In both places the kids and adults welcomed the group to a time of songs, worship, study and clothing giveaway. The kids enjoyed a special Christ-centered time that included, prayer, teaching, a craft project, games and gifts.

It is always a blessing to share the joy of Jesus in these remote villages that seldom see visitors. TPM shares the love of Christ in Mexico thanks to the favor of the Lord and the generous, prayer and financial help of our supporters.

For to this end we toil and strive,] because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. 1 Timothy 4:10-11 (ESV)

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Refugio 

Canoas

Construction Progress in Purisima and New Church Roof in Pesqueria

True Path Ministry Inc. is involved in building a new church building in Purisima, NL, Mexico. This church building will replace an event tent, which is being temporarily used as the church building. In another project, TPM funded a sheet metal roof for a small church near Monterrey. The church roof was recently destroyed by a storm.

Iglesia Dios esta Aqui, is in the small, remote, mountain village Purisima. Within the last few months, the temporary event tent was badly damaged by an intense windstorm. Pastor Rebecca and church members patched the tent back together but look forward to the Lord providing a new, solid, building. Construction on the new building was announced on May 26th (see Church Building Begins in Purisima).

The first phase of the project is nearing completion and includes footings, a retaining wall and foundation fill dirt. The work has established a solid and level foundation making a way for the walls to be added next. Church members, of all ages, are excited to see the building progress and often join in the construction work.

The La Iglesia Torre Fuerte 2 church located in Pesqueria, a small village near Monterrey, lost its roof during a windstorm. Pastor Corpus, wife Deyanira and church members continued to meet in the damaged structure. They trusted the Lord would provide the means to make the repairs. TPM was happy to be able to help the church make renovations.

There is still work needed at both locations. In Pesqueria, the building needs additional wall repairs, stucco and paint.

In Purisima construction will continue for several months. There is adequate funding to build the walls, but we are trusting that God will provide additional resources so that we can add a roof, doors, windows and all the other items that it will take to complete the project.

God works through the financial and prayer supporters of TPM to fund these construction projects in addition to the other ongoing needs of the ministry. We at TPM are grateful for this support – we could not do it without you! Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began (2 Timothy 1:9).

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Purisima

Pesqueria

Galeana Mexico Area Needs Prayer after Major Flooding

Tropical Storm Alberto left major flood damage in the Galeana, NL, Mexico area where True Path Ministry serves the Lord. The main road between Galeana and Linares is washed out in places and has been covered by landslides in other places.

This flood damage creates hardships for the people in the area as many workers travel daily to Linares for work. Plus, families in the small mountain villages are cutoff from access to supplies because of road damage.

Pastor Reynaldo and Lourdes of Centro Cristiana Getsemani Church in Galeana work closely with TPM and the remote villages. They have not been able to talk with pastor in places such as Purisima, Refugio, Canoas. They expect communication networks may be down in many areas. The roads to those places are difficult under normal conditions and are impassable after the heavy rains.

Pastor Reynaldo said the town of Galeana had flooding too and water even flowed into the Church building there, but no major damage. The area needs our prayers now. But you are a tower of refuge to the poor, O Lord, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress.
You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat. Isaiah 25:4 (NLT)

Church Building Begins in Purisima

Saturday May 25, 2024 – True Path Ministry (Steve and Tonyia Williams), Will and Debby Loveless from Texas and many members of Centro Cristiana Getsemani Church of Galeana NL traveled to Purisima, a small mountain village. Though it is only about 37 miles one way, it takes almost 2 hours to get there on the challenging mountain roads.

We are blessed and humbled to be used by God in such a mighty way in Mexico. Pastor Rebeca, of Iglesia Dios est Aqui, in Purisima, is dedicated and excited to continue serving Jesus in this community. She has services under the tent that TPM donated, but several months ago a violent  wind came, blew the tent, and tore most of the canvas.

They have managed to piece back together the canvas so they can still have this area to meet, but it leaks and is barely put together. Under this tent is where she has several services each week for the church and children.

So, to be able to announce that construction has begun for a new church building here in Purisima is exciting! Materials are brought in from another town about an hour and ½ away. We are believing God totally for the completion of this church and we are thankful our God provides!

While we were in Purisima, the children had a service. Teacher Ana instructed the children on 1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

The children sang songs, played games, had Bible study, and completed a craft right before it began to rain. We were grateful for the rain, when we arrived in Purisima it was 102 degrees, very unusual for this mountain town. Once the rain came, the temperatures dropped tremendously.

Rebeca’s family fed us a great meal. We were able to meet the boss of the construction project, Rebeca’s cousin, Juan. He is a Christian and knowledgeable, over ten years’ experience in the construction trade.

We saw where the workers had begun digging the holes for the concrete and had placed the rebar columns. Once a layer of concrete is placed around the perimeter, a layer of cinder blocks is placed then another smooth layer of concrete. The walls will then be the next phase.

Before leaving, we prayed for the church, anointed Rebeca and Juan with oil and asked for God’s protection, guidance, provision, and wisdom as the project moves forward, in Jesus’ name!

Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support! God is good!!

2 Chronicles 6:20 May your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, this place of which you said you would put your Name there. May you hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place.

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Progress Continues at San Luis Potosi Church

The church building in San Luis Potosi now has a roof, windows, and doors. Thanks to the favor of the Lord and True Path Ministry supporters. Pastor Faustino Garcia has faithfully proclaimed the gospel weekly for years under a make-shift shelter.

We were able to help the church add a roof some months ago. We are excited to announce that the windows and doors have now been added. They have been praying that God would provide the means to finish the building. They are one step closer to completing God’s house in El Nacimiento, in the state of San Luis Potosin, Mexico.

A concrete floor, stucco covering over the outside walls and permanent wiring are still needed, but the congregation is proud to see the progress the Lord has brought. TPM is grateful that Christ is using us for His Kingdom in this area.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth,” said Jesus (Acts 1:8 NLT).