Category: For Prayer

Well update

Well update

Over a year ago, we presented the idea of a well to the community for approval and permission.  They wholeheartedly approved as water is a big necessity here. Then, we told people about the need and God raised over $20,000 for the project in just a few months. At the same time, we contacted another […]
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Milo

Milo

We met Milo in November, when he had moved back into the mountains to his family’s house after working in construction and other jobs for several years in other parts of the country. He started coming over now and then in the evenings to visit.  One night he asked, “Do you guys know God’s Word?” […]
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From Katie: Not straight talking…

From Katie: Not straight talking…

As we continue to spend hours daily studying the Nahuatl language, it is fun to see things start to take shape and make sense.  Several months ago I had written down “amomelahtaketsaliste” as meaning “a lie.”  We knew that the verb, to talk, is “taketsa” and “amo” means not.  Then, a few weeks ago, while […]
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Internet

Internet

Las Moras, 5.5 hours away from civilization, is pretty remote and isolated.  There is no electricity, no running water, no phone service.  Many of our other co-workers in similar situations have used satellite internet for communication with the outside world.  It’s useful to stay in contact with family, consultants, etc. In May, Tom & Pete […]
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Needed: Clean Water

Needed: Clean Water

In Las Moras, Mexico, the Nahuatl people have few options for water. Some haul it from a nearby stream where people also bathe and wash laundry. Some haul it from small, dirty springs that are often muddied by livestock. Some gather it from puddles when it rains. None of them have access to clean water, […]
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Water

Water

As most of you know, we don’t have running water in Las Moras.  When we bathe, we do it here… When we wash clothes, we do it here… Water for drinking and washing dishes is hauled from here… We bring it in two barrels in the truck… …then into the house by a 6 gallon […]
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what’s our team up to?

what’s our team up to?

Our team has shrunk!  The Davis family has moved back to Northern Mexico to fill a ministry need there, so they are no longer a part of our church-planting team.  We miss them and they leave a hole on our team.  Please pray with us as we trust the Lord to fill that hole with […]
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Eye Clinic

Eye Clinic

We’re getting ready to pick up an optometrist from the airport in a few hours.  Then, we’ll head into the village to host an eye-clinic for the people of Las Moras and the surrounding communities. Please pray for opportunities to build relationships with those from other villages. Please pray for clear communication as we translate […]
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On the front lines

On the front lines

If you’re seeing this, we would appreciate your PRAYERS for us.  I’ve left 7 prayer requests, one for each day… MONDAY – Pray for us as a team – that we would grow together in unity, preferring each other over ourselves, and in everything, showing love.  This will be our greatest witness to the Nahuatl […]
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from Katie’s keyboard…

from Katie’s keyboard…

…an excerpt from Katie’s latest update…I’m sharing it with you guys because she describes very well what we’re doing this week… Permanent Camping Imagine that you are going on a camping trip for 5 months.  There are five people in your family and you need to pack all the food, supplies, clothes, and toiletries you […]
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