Tuesday, April 26, 2016

April Update



Dear Jesus People,

A frequently asked question of us is “Why do you do what you do in Mexico?”  We ask ourselves that same question and it always leads us to the central question of “What did Jesus do?” Which often leads to the next question, “What would Jesus do?” Great questions we frequently raise during devotions with the students. We talk a lot about the Word, action and example of Jesus. His teachings about salvation, forgiveness, love and grace, service to others, choices, and consequences, life and death. Then of course there are the miracles, He gives us a clear example of how to walk the talk.

So here are four kids beginning to walk with Jesus. We’ll share more stories as we go along.

-Joel (far left) always has a smile ready, even when he’s in trouble, which has happened a few times. He got in a fist fight with another student. Consequence, they both left for a refocus sabbatical. Joel, with some help from his single mom, decided that fighting, even though he’s pretty good at it, wasn’t WWJD. He came back with a desire to do good, participates frequently in leading devotions, and has become a kind and thoughtful example for the younger boys. Extra grace required with promising change, a new Jesus guy.

-Alma, the pensive younger sister of Joel, displays a quiet competence in the classroom and the kitchen. She is an academic star who loves God and mathematics and serving others. Though shy, she has no qualms when sharing the Word of our Lord during devotions.  With a servant’s heart, her dreams are leaning toward medicine or accounting, she makes solid loving choices that gently bless others. She loves Jesus and her walk shows it.

-Inocencio (innocent) lives up to his name (most of the time) as a highly energized straight arrow guy with adult level responsibilities as the student leader. He loves the Word and learning how to live as a Jesus person. His arm around little Fidencio speaks volumes about his character as God leads him toward a life of helping and shepherding others. Walking the talk with Jesus.

Fidencio is the youngest of four siblings living at the school, a devious, ornery, and sweet six-year-old boy whose work responsibility is picking up trash. His academics are presently suspect, as he prefers to wander in and out of class at will. He is a WWJD focus kid, he needs our help.  The big right now problem is that his teeth are all rotting and he desperately requires dental attention. Both he and his family will know a lot more about Jesus as we join in their aid. Miracle needed, we get to participate!

Why do we do …? Simple, Jesus showed us the way.  And for certain, we could not do what we do without you. Thanks for being here with us in Spirit, for your prayers, for being the church, for being Jesus People. May God richly bless you.

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