Mexico city, week one

Friends,

Well, I have just completed my first week of ministry in Mexico City and imagine my surprise to find out “Mexico Time” is a real thing! REALLY! But, I get an hour for lunch so I shouldn’t complain. Here’s the break down: Monday—Huberto and I are off, I do homework and hang out with any kids that are near (speaking of homework, I have sooooooooooo much!). Tuesday—office work, worship band prep and practice. Wednesday—same thing, except we may go to the movies because it’s half price and the kids are on summer break! Thursday—more office work in the morning and visitation in the afternoon. Friday—more office stuff (blah) and worship band practice. Saturday—youth group in the afternoon! Sunday—church till 3ish and the rest is off for rest and relaxation. I’m working right around 40 hours a week and enjoying everything but the pencil pushing. My favorite part of the day is in the morning when Huberto and I pray, sometimes with the pastor. That truly is the best way to start a day!

Highlights! On Friday, Nicolle and I went to a prayer meeting and with our Spanglish and the help of Huberto translating for us we shared some experiences that we have had in Mexico and how God has been blessing us since we’ve been here. On Saturday, we went to the youth meeting which was a blast! We spent most of the time practicing a skit that they will be performing for V.B.S. in a month, and I played guitar for worship. Have any of you heard me play guitar? Well, I need more practice, and prayer! Yah… Sunday was exceptionally exciting because during the service we were invited up the front and introduced to the entire congregation, which was kind of funny because we had met most of them already between the Birthday party of one of the elders, the prayer meeting, small group, and youth group. After the service, there was a lunch in our honor and THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD! We really like the church; everyone is so warm and inviting. It is a very welcoming environment. Though it has been a very interesting and at times stressful trip to get here I am very happy with my placement, and I believe that God is going to do some amazing things here and am pumped to be a part of the action!

To those of you who have been praying for us THANK YOU! We have seen Gods rich mercy and generosity, providing for all of our needs, even the ones we haven’t prayed for! In case you haven’t heard, we have a new used car and furniture for our apartment when we return(yeah, no sleeping bags).

Much love, Jon and Nicolle.

Please pray for: Our ministry with the kids, that we would make the most of every opportunity to love in the name of Jesus, improved Spanish skills, building relationships with the kids, wisdom for the foundation of youth ministry we are setting at Renovation church, and traveling safety, and that God would soften the hearts of these kids. THANK YOU!