Dear Friends,
We pray this note finds you well and blessed in our Lord
Jesus Christ. Time is flying, and we are eager to get feet on the ground with
our friends in Nayarit, where we will live and serve at the school in La Mesa
for the school year. Collette will be returning with intermediate Spanish and
will prosper as she teaches English and Bible studies. I, on the other hand,
will form a class of one at the lowest remedial Spanish level possible -
undoubtedly the least equipped and most poorly prepared for this work God has
placed before us. We do trust completely in the Lord, and he is so faithful!
Good news from Albergue Fray Pascual, Santos has shared with
us that there are twelve young men and women testing for scholarships to
continue in advanced education. The school has performed admirably with an
average attendance approaching 120 students daily. Our primary goal is to help
the Albergue continue to strengthen as a beacon of light. We know the life
changing benefit these children and their families receive through the school
and we praise God.
Thank you for your prayer, prayer changes things. Please
continue to pray that the $500 a month we send to feed the children may be at
least tripled in the coming year. Our goal is to raise $15 per month to feed,
house, and care for each residential student. In a perfect world a total
of$30,000 a year would cover operating expenses, maintenance, and staff
salaries. We believe these are eternal investments with eternal rewards, for
both the children, and for those of us who convert their earthly treasure to
the realm of heaven. We trust in the Lord.
Jay and Faith Tenbrink are heading back to Mexico as this
letter is being written. They will begin a full time focus on Christian
outreach in the mountains. Joining them in their work will be friends from
Centro Cristiano in Cofradia. We are very privileged to join the work God
directs with the people of the Sierra in Nayarit. Please pray that many are led
to the redeeming love and grace of Jesus.
Thank you again for your prayers and provisional support. We
need all the help we possibly can get for this work. The school provides a
powerful witness of the life transforming power of Jesus Christ to the mountain
people. We would treasure the opportunity to meet with you and personally share
our gratitude for you friendship, please call or email us as you are able.
May the Lord richly bless you, our love in Christ,
Tom and Collette
