Experiencing the Hope of Jesus

The weather was warm today at the City of Children and a little humid, but not like back home. After the worship service this morning in which Tom Byrd led three songs in English and Reuben Haught led us in prayer we were treated to an authentic Mexican lunch. As always it was wonderful. However, our Betty is doing a great job in the kitchen too. Patty, the director’s wife and Sylvia, both of the City of Children came in to the kitchen tonight and said they heard that the evening meal was very good and wanted to try some. They both liked the hamburger pie so Betty gets kudos for her creativity. Tonight we started the first of our classes on the Hope of Jesus. The statue of Jesus in this message is on top of a hill on the way to Ensenada and represents the hope we have in him. Our theme verse comes from John 14:1--3 in which Jesus tells us that we can trust Him to come back and take us to a place specially prepared for us. Let me tell you that it is not easy teaching with a translator. By the time a sentence is spoken and then translated and feedback is made the train of thought can be lost or worse become a train wreck. Several times during my class with the Mexican teens I paused not knowing what to say next. Nevertheless, they were very gracious and attentive and responded to all my questions. I had three American teens with my class and they too did a terrific job in interacting and trying to follow me. The rest of our teens were involved in the three other classes going on at the same time and were very helpful. All have been doing a great job of interacting with the Mexican children.
Tomorrow starts our work groups and promises some new experiences. Please keep us in your prayers each day. I'll leave you with this question...When was the last time you prayed a big prayer thinking all along that maybe it is too muck to ask? Check out the verse below and let it strengthen you to trust in our amazing Father.

Eph 3:20-21 (NIV) Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.


Roger, over and out!