Monday in Pátzcuaro

The pastor initially informed the 3 of us this morning at breakfast that we had only 25 appointments for the week (that is an average of less than 2 appointments per weekday for each international participant). I was very concerned at the time, but God has done marvelous things today to open avenues to share the gospel, and I am trusting in Him for what remains to come this week.  Please pray for God to continue bringing more opportunities, and for all involved to be good stewards of the time He has given us to labor together here together in Pátzcuaro for the sake of Christ and the Gospel.

The 3 of us split ways this afternoon.  Paul and Lila went with the pastor's daughter to the town of Ihuatzio where they visited the aunt and grandmother of a church member.

I went with Pastor Davíd to a center for rehabilitation of alcoholics and drug addicts.  There God gave me the opportunity to share my testimony with a group of at least 20 men.  Despite the contrary tone set by one outspoken man, about 5 of the men openly indicated that they now believe that Jesus Christ has saved them from their sins after calling out to God in a prayer of repentance and faith in Jesus  as their Savior.

The man who came forward at the service last night came forward with his wife.  I did not learn until today that both of them made professions of faith that day.  Tonight we went in with them to visit the wife's parents.  Paul shared his personal testimony and I translated with the help of the pastor who also knows some English.  After walking them through some questions, some scriptures, and a prayer, both of the parents put their faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of their sins.  Tears ran down the mother's face.  It was so wonderful to see the two new believers from Sunday there along with us, and hear the man rejoice about his in-laws' new faith.

Praise God that He is doing here in Mexico what seemed impossible.  I too started to be concerned after talking with the local believers that many of the people here might be too hardened in empty religion to be reachable.  God has again proven Himself mighty to save beyond all human comprehension.  He continues to be faithful, and even when our faith is weak.  I believe that prayer has an enormous role in this miraculous work of God, and I want to thank you for all of your prayers.