A Pentecostal Countdown

We just returned from our District Council where we had the opportunity to listen to one of the greatest missionary speakers, Dr. Greg Mundis (the Executive Director of AGWM), preach on Pentecostal Empowerment. I loved it when he said, "God's plan is an incarnate witness," because I've been preaching this all year: 

The Spirit of Pentecost is the Spirit of missions and the Spirit of missions is relational. God entrusts his message with his people, God empowers his people with his Spirit, and then he sends them to go into all the world because missions must be incarnational. It must be relational.

Christ's compassion and hope motivate us to engage our community, but the Spirit of Pentecost empowers us to go and make disciples. Stuart and I are returning to Mexico City because the Spirit of Pentecost has empowered us and because missions is relational.

As Roger Stronstad has said, Pentecost "is not just a spiritual blessing; it is a responsibility." In other words, a true Pentecostal embraces the missional command of Jesus to send, to go, and to make disciples.

I feel like I've posted this photo a gazillion times now. Well, here's to a gazillion and one because only 10 days remain to gather all our funds in at AGWM and receive financial clearance to return to Mexico City. 

We are so encouraged by how so many of you have responded. Hardly a day goes by without a pastor calling to say they received a special offering for us or an individual emails and writes they prayed for us and then dropped a check in the mail for our work account. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are making the climb to the top of the Itineration Pyramid possible. If you would like to join the journey with us just click here. If you prefer snail mail, just send your offering (with our name and account # (251128) in the memo line) to: 

AGWM 

1445 N Boonville Ave 

Springfield, MO 65802

Thanks again and let the countdown begin! 

Spring 2015 Newsletter

Let's Speed the Light from Bethel to Beyond

Didn't have a long drive yesterday as we hopped on over to Huntington, IN to be with Pastor Mike Pieart and the good people at Bethel Assembly of God. We enjoyed a beautiful time of worship, ministry, and prayer. Thank you Bethel Assembly for faithfully supporting us since the beginning of our missionary journey!

We're headed to the Indiana District Council today. While I'm attending the Credentialed Women's Luncheon, Stuart will meet and greet at the Speed the Light (STL) Luncheon. For those who don't know, STL provides "essential transportation and creative communication" for missionaries around the world.

In fact, Speed the Light has helped us conquer the mountainous terrain of Jamaica and the crazy-busy streets of Mexico City. Thank you Indiana District youth, youth pastors, and DYD Steve Furr for helping us Speed the Light in our corner of the world!

*Disclaimer: no STL funds were used to purchase the family dog. Just the vehicle :)

Just a short time remains to get all our funds in to receive financial clearance to return to Mexico City. Your generosity today will get us to the top of the Itineration Pyramid!

http://s1.ag.org/mexicocityorbust

Spring 2015 Newsletter

It's been a couple of weeks . . .

Now for a little catching up!

Yay, Olivia and I graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU)!

No better way to celebrate than with friends and fellow missionaries, Nelson and Rennae de Freitas, their son Marcus, and SAGU Travel Coordinator, Joshua Evans at a Mexican restaurant.

The next day Stuart and I took in the sights and sounds of Waxahachie when we happened upon a Cinco de Mayo festival. How cool is that?!

Our busy weekend continued in Indianapolis for our district council. General Superintendent, Dr. George Wood prays over our fellowship.

Last Wednesday we joined Pastor Orlando Soler at Life Point Church in Hammond, IN for their missions convention. 

We are so thankful for their prayers and support over the last 10 years.

If you are ever in the area, visit Life Point Church and tell them we sent you :)

Yesterday we ventured out early to travel down to Lifeway Church in Indianapolis with Pastor Neil and Michelle Bell. So thankful Stuart and I had the opportunity to pray over so many women (of all ages) responding to the call of God on their lives. I'll give you the best advice I ever received: Go for God's best!

Thanks to all our supporting churches and individuals who partner with us in ministry. As we itinerate, your generous offerings help offset the cost of travel so we can raise the needed funds and return to Mexico faster. Every little bit helps! 

Esto, Eso y Otras Cosas

Here is a bunch of this, that and other things from the previous month.

Sophia, Olivia, and Wesley sitting atop La Cuspide Sky Mall on the north side of Mexico City.

From here you had a grand view of Mexico City.

Following fellow missionaries Randy and Linda Lindsey and daughter Anna around the mall.

Still following as they go warp speed down the mountain :)

Stuart attended District Council in Toluca. 

Stuart goofs around with a young MK who joined her dad for the day.

A very determined little cutie really needed to scratch that itch.

Wesley and Sophia sing during IME (Instituto Metropolitano Estrella) Awards Night.

Check out the video in the column to the right, under the conspicuous heading - Videos.

At his usual perch, Captain Jack looks out for wayward scalliwags. 

Avast me maties; weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen. 'Tis nothing left to see here.