What a character!

Like many mornings here recently, Sunday began as cool and overcast, but by the time we got to Reto a la Juventud (Teen Challenge) we were warmed up sufficiently to regret wearing our choice of attire. Regardless, we enjoyed our time yesterday, including the testimony shared by this hermana prior to the sermon. 

The series, 40 Days of Purpose, continued with Hermano Mario (who usually leads worship) preaching on Fuiste Creado Para Ser Como Cristo (You were created to be like Christ). Mario reminded us that God uses a variety of sources and circumstances to shape our character throughout our lives. 

Haven't we all experienced the consequences of poor choices? Although painful, God can redeem our choices and grow our character. Such truth is quite liberating and provides hope for a better life, especially to the young men of Teen Challenge. 

Yet sometimes we suffer through no fault of our own. Nevertheless, God can (and does) develop our Christlikeness as he comforts us in our misery, loves us through our frustration, and strengthens us in our weakness.

Your partnership in the gospel allows us to be partners in the ministry with so many wonderful people. Thank you for your prayers and support.

Created for Purpose

Yesterday at Teen Challenge Mexico (Reto a la Juventud), Director Gamaliel Cerda began a new series, 40 Días con Propósito (40 Days of Purpose). Everyone received a bookmark that outlined the teaching points for the next few weeks and a workbook to follow along.

You may not know this, but Sunday services are are not just for Teen Challenge residents and visiting families, they also include individuals from the surrounding community. In fact, I've noticed a couple of familiar faces these last few weeks from those who participated in the health clinic last month. However, this particular series will also serve a wider audience as it is being filmed to show every Thursday on a local cable channel.

Please take a moment to pray right now for Directors Gamaliel and Alejandra and their staff at Teen Challenge. Pray for a clear presentation of the teaching, a receptive audience, and that people will find their purpose in life by finding the God who created them for a purpose.

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