THANKFUL TO GOD
It is so very humbling for us, Stephen and Tonyia Williams, True Path Ministry, to be used by God to impact Mexico. We are blessed and thankful!
Steve and Tonyia, Jim and Donna Jones and Manny Escobedo from Medina, Texas and a group from Centro Cristiana Getsemani drove 2 hours and 37 miles into the mountains, to the small village of Purisima. It was a difficult drive but not as treacherous as yesterday. We did notice some lakes that had been made from increased rain in the past and some of the roads had been washed away.
It was a hot day, almost 90 degrees. The small village is at a higher altitude, making it closer to the sun. The church meets under a makeshift tent and has no AC. BUT JESUS! The people came! The praise and worship was a joyful time!
Mariia preached a powerful sermon on Mark 7:24-30 –
Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.” She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone. We must stay faithful to God in all situations, pray fervently knowing He answers prayer.
When the sermon starts Ana took the kids to a separate area for their time. They pray, sing, have Bible study and create a craft.
Once preaching ends, the black boxes are removed from the top of the van. Each child is then given a backpack filled with school supplies, a Christian tract, a hygiene pack and a gift along with a bag of candy.
Pastor Rebeca’s family fed us a great meal of tamales and beans be. It was so good!
This is the sweet words of gratitude that Pastor Rebeca had me (Tonyia) read in front of the congregation:
With these words we want to express our deepest gratitude, first to God who gave us the privilege and pleasure of being able to meet the missionary brothers to whom we are very grateful for the blessing that we have received from their hands and by the grace of the Lord, they have been an important part of this project which continues every day we wish with all our hearts that God multiplies what you lovingly give for his work. Each one of you is another reason for our prayers and we ask the Father to bless and preserve your lives, their wishes, desires, and according to His will. Fulfill your purpose. You will always have a place in our hearts and in the Church of Purisima. As Pastor of this place, I can only say Thank you for everything. Thank you very much. My heart is happy for having you with us and we hope in some way to be able to give back to your generosity that they have shown for the church. We love you.
We go to bless the people, and we are the ones that receive the blessing. I have so much to be thankful for!! THANK YOU JESUS!
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