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DAVE & SHERI DEBOLT - EMANUEL MEXICO MISSION

2/17/2020

 
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"I was in need..."

Each Sunday throughout January we gave blankets to those in need.  This year was no exception for the cold weather in Central Mexico.  San Luis Potosi is 6,500 feet above sea level and the winter nights get extremely cold here in the arid desert of Mexico.  The challenge was for each church family to look for a person in need.  Again that is not hard to find, as many people live in the streets, downtown parks and abandoned buildings of San Luis Potosi.  Jesus gave a service test !  Matthew 25: 35-40  Look for those in need of food, a cup of water, clothes to keep warm, visit those that are sick and in prison.  It's a humbling experience to serve those most in need.  How did our church family do now that the winter weather is coming to a close?  Better than expected.  Jose is challenging us all to keep our focus (2020 Vision) not on ourselves, but on others.  

Our annual winter Bazaar saw young and old alike, happy to see the doors of the mission open up (Feb. 3-6), so they could chose the clothes and shoes that fit them perfectly.  

Plans are to do a test run for a soup kitchen here in the inner city some time this spring.  This will take our Matthew 4:4 food project one step further to those in need of a warm meal.  All of this kind of service takes the focus off of our needs and places it on the needs of others.  

Inside the mission, things are going well as we continue to update and provide for others.  The boys that live within the mission help in so many ways, but our financial resources are limited to help them.  Pablo has taken on a full time job while studying full time at the University.  

We are happy to report the tires were replaced in January on the van.  Just in time for some long distance trips coming up soon.  The repairs continue with the vehicles and we are doing some much needed repairs and remodeling in the kitchen this winter.  Hopefully by early summer the work will be completed as many meals come out of this area of the mission each week, especially on the weekends.

Another area of need is Internet.  Without Internet, the boys are limited with their studies.  The need is for more monthly support in this area for homework, but also to better communicate with you.  

I have often written and said that missions is "not about the missionary, but the mission work they carry out."  The mission work provided by Emanuel Mexico Mission, is about:  Serving Others,  Making Disciples, Helping the Poor and Needy and Giving a Blanket to Someone in Need !  The Ontañon Church of Christ, Counseling Center, Leadership Training Seminars and Caring for the Boys in the Mission are all about seeing the needs of others before ourselves.

God bless you as you are giving and supporting a ministry to the inner city of San Luis Potosi, Mexico.  Emanuel Mexico Mission is a light to many and a place of hope to those most in need.

David and Sheri DeBolt

UPDATE FROM DEBOLTS - MEXICO

2/11/2020

 
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Valley Missions Outreach:

Greetings once again from Mexico.  Your continued support is an example of the light that shines in each one of you.  Your gifts and prayers are what encourages us to keep the light shining in the inner city of San Luis Potosi.  With the New Year, brings new opportunities to share the gospel message.

The boys living in the home continue their studies and help with the cleaning of the mission.  They help set up for the leadership workshops each Saturday and for the church services on Sundays.  It's a big facility and there is always something taking place each day within the mission.

The counseling center continues to be one of the biggest outreaches to the local churches and others.

Our theme for 2020, is just that, 2020 Vision.  We are to focus our thoughts and energies on "things above".  Hebrews 12:2

God bless you for your constant prayers and gifts of encouragement to keep the mission work moving forward.

David and Sheri

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