The Basilica and the Launch service today!!!

We have had quite a busy week. It has been a good week, and I know next week will be better.



I have to start out with our visit to the Basilica. I have been in Mexico now for almost 12 years, and it was the first time I had ever went to the Basilica. It is usually one of the first places somebody goes when they come to Mexico City. Anyway, it is a pretty awesome sight. With such a Roman Catholic influence here in the city, this is like the most holy of places here in Mexico. Even though I didn't grow up in a Catholic family, or have alot of Catholic friends, I heard alot about the church, but I have learned alot more since I came to Mexico. The only thing I can say is that it is so sad to see how this church has a complete "spell" over the people here. We also came away with some pictures for our video which was pretty good.

We also had our launch service today, March 8,2009. We had 20 people with 3 first time visitors. I say first-timers because we have been having preview services since October, and it has went well so far. We thank God that one of our neighbors, Saida, went today, and we look forward to further developing our relationship with her.

God has been good for us, and this week, Adriana and I will be heading up to Phoenix, AZ, to visit a couple of churches. Please pray that we will see further economic support from these churches.

2009!

We have had quite a beginning to 2009. Zack had bronchitis. Then Russell fell out of the bed and really scared us. We thought he had some type of neurological problems, but thank God that he doesn't.
We have also started a new ministry along with some other missionaries. We are so excited about what God is going to do in La Iglesia Vida(Life Church) here in Mexico City. Also, we are hoping that our English classes will also start opening some doors in our community.
One thing I know after this Christmas season, is how incredible my family is. We have had our struggles, but Adriana, Zack, and Russell have been incredible. Zack has started to study at the missionary school here in Mexico City, and he is loving it so far. He misses his friends at his old school, but we are trying to work out some time for him to see them.