"I have learned...."

It says in Philipians 4:11 "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." 

For seven days during the month of March and the first 5 days of April, 2021, Jose had the privilege to learn to be content whatever the circumstances dealt him.   He went on a missions trip to the southern most part of Mexico, Chiapas which borders with Guatemala.  He ventured into an unknown for him into this very rugged terrain hill country of Mexico.  His mission was to preach, teach and encourage our brothers and sisters in Christ in this somewhat forgotten part of Mexico.  

While many are traveling north across the U.S., Mexico border, Jose went south.  He said many have abandoned their homes and properties in this part of the country for a better life in the Unites States but there are still many living in the most humble of conditions and circumstances in these remote villages.  He said their number one need is for more preachers in this area.  One minister, Felipe, is getting older and is just plain worn out physically, Jose said. 

It was encouraging though to see faithful saints gather together to worship and sing praises to God and to sit attentively to hear the Word preached.  It says we should pray for  the harvest fields and for more workers to be sent out.  Matthew 9:38  Pray for Chiapas, Mexico and for Guatemala.  

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want.  I can do all things through him who gives me strength.  Philipians 4:11-13

The apostle Paul is thankful for those who have shared with him in spreading the Gospel message to those most in need. We are humbled by your continued gifts and prayers given to E.M.M. and its many ministries to the inner city of San Luis Potosi and beyond.  

We truly thank you for your continued support and prayers.  Without you we would not be able to say,  "I have learned the secret", and what is that secret?  Jesus Christ.   "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus". Philipians 4:19

Coming soon will be an announcement about an exciting opportunity for you and many others to gather together and hear first hand about the ministry of E.M.M..  Whether you are in California, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Louisiana or wherever you will be able to gather in small groups to listen, act and share with those in need in Mexico.  Stay tuned and we know you will love what is about to happen here at Emanuel Mexico Mission.  

We have learned....
Jose, David and Sheri  

Field Director:
Jose Manuel Gonzalez

Field Office Coordinator:
Xitlali Ortiz

Field Office Address:
Ontañon #910
Barrio: San Miguilito
San Luis Potosi, S.L.P. 
Mexico 78339

Facebook:
Emanuel Mexico Mission
Iglesia Cristiana en Ontañon

General Directors:
David and Sheri DeBolt

We are only 5 days away from Walk Week 2021 - April 11-17. Will you take this opportunity to set aside a week to learn about what God’s doing globally and to pray locally and globally as you prayer walk in your neighborhood? Sign up today so you can get your race packet including the first ever Walk Week shoe laces!

We have over 230 Walkers registered so far! We are hoping to have over 300 participate in Walk Week 2021, so we’re hoping that you’ll register today! Registration is only $20 and this gives you all this:

• Race Gear 
• Official Race bib
• Daily prayer emails and videos
• Walk Week 2021 Prayer Guide
• Biggest Walker Competition and prizes
• Family and Kid daily actives and resources

I wholeheartedly believe you’ll be glad to have invested you and your family’s time, energy and resources in Walk Week!

Together for the Unreached!

Paul Van Der Werf
Founder and Executive Director
p.s.  I’m only going to send 1 more email to remind you, so register now. Thanks for bearing with all these emails…can you tell we’re excited about Walk Week 2021?!

I hope you had a wonderful Easter celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior! Romania and Moldova go by the Orthodox calendar for Easter, so they will be celebrating on May 2nd. As Easter approaches in Romania and Moldova, we will be reaching our kids online and in-person (through our local staff) this year with the Easter message of hope. Please keep our FGCI kids and young adults in your prayers these next few weeks, and please pray for us as we share the message of Christ.
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April 6, 2021

Dear Friends of Amnion,

I want to invite you to participate in our Walk for Life on Saturday, June 5. It will take place at Eden Baptist Church in Burnsville beginning at 9:30 a.m. Every walker receives a lunch, courtesy of the Burnsville and Apple Valley Chick-fil-A restaurants, and a Walk t-shirt.

We're also giving away prizes for top walkers and top team, and we have a drawing for a $250 Visa gift card.

The Walk is just two months away. Register now and help make this our best Walk yet!

Register Today!

Mark Opseth
Executive Director

Help Offer Hope | Walk for Life

"THY WILL BE DONE"

       Someone once told us after we went through a rough time in our ministry; "If you are doing God´s will and doing God's work properly you will be blessed."  At that time in our ministry it felt as though everyone had abandoned us but there was one who stuck by our side and never left us standing alone.  
       "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven...."  Matthew 6:9-10
Standing alone at times is hard, but remember if your doing God¨s will and doing God's work properly your life and ministry will be blessed.  February 2021, was no exception to that rule because of the many blessings that E.M.M. received and was able to share with others.  
       For over 30 years we instilled that basic principle in the lives of many children, to do God¨s will and not their own.  Jose, our field director for E.M.M., along with many volunteers shared God´s will and love to the children of the Vallado Children's Home here in San Luis Potosi.  How did Jose find this home for abandoned and abused children?  You could say it all began as a dream of Jose´s as a child growing up himself in a children¨s home and being abandoned and abused as a child.  He often said, "Someday I'm going to help kids like I was helped."
        He reached out to a children's home that he never knew or ever heard about in December 2018.  He, along with other youth in the church, decided to find a children's home that no other church had ever helped.  They got food together and headed out to just bring a smile to children in need.  Of course you know the end result the youth were more blessed in the end.  It was a total success.  So much so Jose was asked to come back and help counsel some of the children, help fix their computers and more.  
        Fast forward to today.  It took over two years of patiently waiting and explaining to the directors Jose's real intention for the children.   Allow the children to come to the Ontañon Church of Christ and see how God loves them even though they may have been abandoned.  This is a private children's home but sponsored by the Mexican Family Services, DIF, and mainly funded by this govenment agency.  They have no church affiliation, in fact they never took the children to any kind of church service.  
        Through much patience Jose finally got the permission needed in January 2021, to finally have the children attend a service at the Ontañon Church of Christ.  Just one!  In February they began attending 2 services, in fact now they stay for the entire day to go to church, have lunch, play games, watch a ,movie and more.  
      Looking back at some of the first photos you could see some pretty rebellious and I don't want to be here kids.  Now there are actual smiles, laughter, singing Christian songs loud and clear and they actually want to go to church.  Pray that they will soon be able to attend each week.  "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

      It´s wonderful to see and hear how your mission gifts are truly changing lives.  This is just one of the many ministry opportunities we provided for children, youth and adults to the inner city of San Luis Potosi in February.  Thank you for allowing us to do God's will and God's work.  Jesus said, "Let the little children come unto me." Luke 18:16  God never closes a door before He opens a new door of opportunity.  
        Thankful for what He has done, what He is doing and what He will continue to do through the ministry of E.M.M.    

Field Director:
Jose Manuel Gonzalez

Field Office Coordinator:
Xitlali Ortiz

Facebook:
Emanuel Mexico Mission
Iglesia Cristiana en Ontañon
 
General Directors:
David and Sheri DeBolt