November 29, 2006 UPDATE

Greetings from warm-sunny-cold Ojo de Agua! We froze the week of Thanksgiving and now we're enjoying warm weather again. Of course, our uninsulated cement house holds the cold rather well, so we awake not wanting to slip out of the warm cozy covers! Despite the cold floors and walls, however, our hearts are as warm as ever as God continues to show us His amazing character in many ways. Please join us in praising Him and praying for the following items:

Prayer Requests:
* We have finally been given an interview appointment for Angel's resident visa! Please pray for our trip to Ciudad Juarez on December 7-13. Pray that we will have grace before the Consular agent who will administer the interview. Pray that we will have a safe trip flying to the other side of the country and back!

*Please pray as we travel this Friday, December 1, to Guanajuato, Mexico. We will spend the weekend with Angel's sister, and then I will head to Leon, Guanajuato, for a few days to help my MK friend Rachel Beel supervise a small group of MK's while their parents meet with Rachel's dad. Pray that we will be safe on the highway, and that God will use the time to speak to the MKs.

*Please pray for us as we make preparations for leaving the house in December. One way or another, we will not be in the same house after December! We believe that it God's time for us to move and work in TX. We're praying that all will go smoothly.

Praises:
*Thank God that all of our preparing--so far--has gone super well. God is providing in many ways, and we stand amazed at His timing.

*Thank God that the youth group at the church in Ojo de Agua has raised up leaders! Pray especially for: Eduardo, Miriam, Kris, and Heidi as the lead the group in various ways.

*Thank God that the youth "cell group" in Villa de Real, Tecamac, Mex., has grown and is now an independent group with its own leaders. Pray for Fernando, Angel, Cecilia, and Luz Elena as they lead youth in this neighborhood to Christ.

*Thank God that the adult group in Villa de Real also has leaders in place. Pray for Victor and Elsa as they grow in their relationship as a couple and as they lead others in their neighborhood to Christ and disciple them.

Thank you for your prayers! Don't forget to pray for our interview at 7:30am on December 12, 2006!