1 Peter 4:10

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Guest Speakers Urge Deaf to Action


We had guest speaker Eugene Gehm come down for a couple of Sundays to speak to the deaf congregation, encouraging the deaf to be witnesses for Jesus. Eugene and his wife Linda(also deaf) stay in contact with the deaf in Ensenada and are true encouragers!


If you’re interested in seeing his messages (in Mexican Sign Language) you can at HERE
 Kelly Lynch, our guest speaker at the women's deaf retreat taught something similar; reflect Jesus and you affect people- God seems to be saying it's their turn, now, to rise up - And they do!






Rita blows me away with her understanding of God's character.  You might remember the last news was them being persecuted by other deaf.  Rita said that through it all she trusted Jesus to defend her and her husband, and He did! Officials fined the accusers for bringing up the unsubstantiated accusations! 
The deaf retreat went GREAT and we had a few wii sport injuries, but mostly just a whole bunch of fun and spiritual growth.

Rosalba garcia has parents who are deaf, so she signs fluidly and just got her professional certification in mexican sign.  She is an advocate for the deaf working with the municipal government and a believer - and very young - pray for this bundle of energy and her future! 

Margarita - the deaf lady that suffered a stroke- is recovering and still suffers from side paralysis. She gets around with help, but holds tight to Jesus.



Sunday, August 15, 2010

The game is on!

It's official!

me and Kelly
We are going to have a deaf women's retreat in October 22-24 . . .

YAY!

And our guest speaker (per request of the deaf ladies themselves) Kelly Lynch~(who also happens to be a personal favorite of mine)

YAY!

And we have just booked the beach house from Lantern Hill ministries . . .

YAY!

And now for the rest of the work.  Could use your prayers and if you have any suggestions, or would like to volunteer to help . . . that would be AWESOME!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Could use your prayers

One of our ladies - Margarita - suffered a stroke this week.

She suffers from paralysis on her right side.

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

In Heaven...


Last week in the deaf women's bible study Antonia shared with us about her experience. She said "I dreamed that it was shaking and in the clouds I saw a big bright light coming down someone was there, and he was Jesus. I could not see well but I saw his light shining and he had his arms outstretched towards me, and he said he would take me with him to Heaven. Then an angel without wings came and stood besides me, encouraging me to go. And I was really happy because I would be in Heaven with Jesus'!
We rejoiced at hearing this because- despite that she can not read or write and has a limited vocabulary - she understands the Word of God because He expresses Himself to her! It is wonderful to see how God communicates through dreams, especially with deaf!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

GOD'S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR US!

In the women's bible we spoke of being beautiful in Christ's eyes and in attendance for the first time was Francis Lizbeth (for those who know her) she is not lovely by the world's standard and she was moved to tears.

She's been on a long path of doubts, confusions and sorrows. Her battle, lately, has been wanting to have a baby - without being married. Her desire is to be unconditionally loved and have constant companionship. God brought her at just the right time, and we spoke to her of HIS unconditional love and companionship!

Pray that she has clearly understood.
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