Just thought that I would post a few pics of me and some of the guys playing a little b-ball on the most awesome courts in the world. Of course I would agree with you that the scenery is just a little bit better than what we see in Texas but it gets a little slippery when playing in the rains that come everyday. I was amazed when we just kept playing right through the rain without missing a beat....or dribble. The next to last photo shows the rain coming over the mountains and the last photo shows us just playing away.
“…And when they had come to him [Paul], he said to them: “You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you…and then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more.”
I read these verses one night before we left and was greatly moved by the content.I began to ask God to make our ministry in Mexico as endearing and fruitful as Paul’s was in Ephesus.
My hearts desire and prayer to God is that He will so firmly plant us as lights in the city of Teopisca, that every person in this city of 20,000 will one day honor, glorify and bless His holy name.
I have experienced and have been blessed by various types of missions, but I can honestly say that I prefer long-term missions over any other type. I say this because I believe it is much easier for the local people to see your manner of life day in and day out. I believe that a trust is built up when the locals see that you are there for the long haul. We want the people to know that they have a place to come, and that there are people who care, when they encounter problems in their lives.
Hey Lance and Sarah!
ReplyDeleteSo great to see you have a blog. May the Lord bless you today!
Megan
Hi, Sarah and Lance!
ReplyDeleteI hope you guys post often because I will be checking out your new blog. :-) I love the pictures!!! It looks really pretty where you are down there.
Take care!
Love, Melody (and Joel)
We are praying for you guys and are proud of you both for serving the Lord in Mexico....What an adventure!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are getting some exercise in....don't hang on the rim, Lance!