Dear Pastors, Churches, Friends and Family,

Greetings in Jesus’ Name!  Well, as winter nears, we are still having nice temperatures down here with today being 84 degrees.  With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas almost here, we are very thankful for all of those who give and pray for our family.  It would be impossible for us to do what the Lord has called us to do if other believers didn’t also answer the call to help, and for that we are very grateful.  We appreciate your generosity, sacrifice, and prayers.  Sadly during this holiday time of the year, there is much emphasis on materialism and commercialism.  There is a biblical truth, however, in Acts 20:35 where Jesus said, “…It is more blessed to give than to receive.”  As recipients, we are truly blessed, but it is encouraging knowing God’s Word is true, that now and/or later, we all will be more blessed for our love and obedience to the Lord.  Amen!

We just experienced for the first time the big religious-pagan holiday here called “El día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead).  It is primarily in Central & South America, with similarities to Halloween (i.e., starts on October 31st, emphasis on death, etc.), … Read More »

Dear Pastors, Churches, Friends and Family,

Greetings in Jesus’ Name!  Well, the first day of Fall brought cooler temperatures here, down from 104 degrees the day before to 102 degrees.  It is a nice for us, however, to have bright sunshine almost every day.  Praise the Lord!

Continue to pray for our safety.  17 years ago I named my first-born son after Joseph in the Old Testament, knowing how God used him in trials, even when he was wrongfully imprisoned.  Just a few days ago after working on a puppet program then going to a church activity, my Joseph was detained and questioned.  He did no wrong, but in this dangerous area, he was pulled over, surrounded by seven police cars, and guns were drawn at him.  A young Mexican boy in his car was looking at a plastic BB gun in the back seat as he drove.  Someone saw the “gun” in their car and reported it.  Due to all the crime here, people are very nervous and toy guns can look real.  Joseph was pulled from the car, hand-cuffed and taken to jail.  Later it was discovered during the investigation that it wasn’t a real gun.  During this time, Joseph maintained … Read More »