March Prayer Letter

Greetings from Mexico! It’s hard to believe it is March already. We have managed to keep quite busy. Our Missionary Training began a few weeks ago and has been going very well. It is being taught by YUGO Missionary, Mike McDonald. Unfortunately, we've had to cancel Spanish immersion due to lack of funds. We are continuing to work on our Spanish as a family through some books that we have and would like to begin taking lessons when we the Lord provides the means.

Ron has been busy handling the majority of home schooling and housework for the past couple of months so that Kristy could spend time working on the YUGO website. This is a rather time consuming project as there is a lot of information that still needs to be added. Please pray for those making decisions for future improvements to the website as Kristy is helping out with this project. Ron is now able to also focus more on the recruiting aspect of his job. Much prayer is needed as he's beginning to contact churches and pastors in California, not only for construction ministry, but the evangelistic outreaches as well.

Kristy is also working on a project for the Missionary Training we are doing with YUGO. She is recording all of our sessions and mixing a video with the PowerPoint, etc. that goes along with the teaching. This will be a helpful tool for YUGO, as well as free up Mike McDonald for teaching at the Bible school and training pastors.

Ron will be heading to Mexicali the second week of March to help lead a home build for earthquake victims. We spent a week in Mexicali for the New Year’s outreach as well. Ron cooked for the week and Kristy helped with photography and assisted in the kitchen.

Please keep our financial situation in your prayers. We will need to make a decision very soon about one of us seeking part to full-time work in California to help support our family. We know that this is where God wants us to be. This is where He wants us to be ministering right now. Adding outside employment will definitely have an impact on the amount of time we are able to invest in ministry. If you would like to learn more about partnering with us, please visit our website.

Many have shown interest in building a home in Mexico this year, even though their church may not be sending a team. We are offering a mission trip for such individuals this June. Come by yourself, bring your spouse, a friend, your family – all are welcome! The cost is only $850 & includes the cost of the house, your stay in Mexico and round trip transportation to and from the San Diego airport. The dates are June 26th – July 2nd. (If this date does not work for you, please contact us anyway as we may be adding extra individual weeks.) Come and experience a home build this summer and see how you can change hearts for Christ while providing safer, healthier shelter for a Mexican family in need. Sign up in March in order to allow time for fundraising and to allow us to add extra weeks as needed. God bless!