December 2011
THANK YOU for the part you play in our ministry! We know that God is encouraging us and keeping us strong because of your prayers on our behalf. We see Him faithful and gracious in our lives. He strengthens us for our ministries with NTM and with the youth, and in every area of our lives. We thank the Lord for you!
In early November, Tim took a week to visit NTBI in Waukesha. He enjoyed the classes there and was encouraged by the students. He even had a few minutes to visit with his brother! He came back challenged in his walk with the Lord. His plan is to attend NTBI after graduation, next Fall.
November 18-28 the whole family, as well as Cody (Beka’s special friend), drove to Mexico to visit Amy and meet Hector, her fiancé. One reason for the trip, was so we could have the traditional dinner with the family of the groom, where they ask for the girl’s hand in marriage. We had a tremendous time, and enjoyed meeting Hector and his family. They were very nice folks. We pray that God will use our visit to open doors for the unsaved members of Hector’s family to be open to the Gospel. We have seen opportunities for this even in the time since we have been home.
We had a nice time visiting with Amy and Crystal, as well. Both seem to have adjusted well in their new ministries. It was fun to visit their church for a potluck/bonfire, and also to sit in on the ladies Chronological Bible Teaching class, which was followed by their English class. What a nice group of ladies is studying there! We visited the best food places (the ones Amy likes anyway!), and had a fun afternoon shopping in El Centro (City Center), and walking around De Portiva, a large city park. If you go on Facebook; to Amy or Beka’s page, you can see a bunch of pictures from our outings. (I don’t have my pictures up yet!)
A big prayer request is for Hector to get his passport as soon as possible. He was not able to have the needed paperwork in December, and the next available appointment was in January. This means he will not be able to begin the missionary training in the US in January. This development changes their plans which were in place. Now, they will new plans. We will keep you updated!
David flies home on December 18. Amy flies home on December 19. They both return in mid- January. Amy will continue teaching at the Missionary Kid’s school in Chihuahua for the time being. (The school principal is happy about that!) She is enjoying teaching the kids and helping the Spanish speaking kids learn English and she also helps, and tutors several of them. It is exciting to see the friends she has made, and how God is using her there.
And that wraps up the review of the last month. We look forward to a BIG Christmas with all the kids and granddaughters! It should be fun. We will miss Hector, but trust he will make it for next year!
We have seen a change in our youth group as we have about 10 less kids! The group at Bible School is doing well. God is teaching them new lessons. The group we have at Youth is younger, and we don’t know them as well at this time. We have a couple of gals who will be moving away, and that is hard for them, and us. We plan a trip to Dare 2 Share in Lakeland in February. We pray that this trip will be one that brings the group together in unity more. Several of our kids are dealing with pretty heavy issues at this time. Please remember to pray for each of them to grow more, and walk closer to the Lord. We hope to teach and challenge them to be in the Word of God and growing in their walk daily. Thanks for lifting them up to the Lord with us.
The Lord has blessed, and provided, and given wisdom. Please continue to pray for us as we desire to challenge and encourage, and to be a blessing where God has placed us in ministry. Thank you for your participation in our ministry.
Blessed to be a blessing,
George and Linda Heckman and family