Mex-i-Kids

Our numbers were quite low again on Saturday. It seems there was confusion last week at the party and people thought that the next event is the Holiday Bible Club. One thing that was interesting is that there were quite a few mums who stayed this week and hung around afterward to chat.

Please continue to pray for our leaders. The excitement seems to be waning a little and those who are continuing to turn up are arriving with or after the kids. We are absolutely convinced that this ministry could be instrumental in impacting the area for Christ. Yesterday Miguel preaching a challenging message. He talked about the crucial stage that the church is in. We have been moving forward and God has been blessing. The numbers are growing and people have been available to serve. But he warned them about the danger of discouragement and the need for commitment. Many people responded. Pray that the message will continue to go with them and that they will come through on the decision they made. Pray that God will show them the potential and the importance of the ministry on Saturday mornings.

Please pray for the final preparations this week for the Holiday Bible Club which starts next Monday. The children will be fed every day and the ladies had decided how many kilos of everything they will need. During the announcements Miguel read out the items on the list one by one..., "We need 20 kilos of tomatoes, who want to help?" The people would raise their hands and offer to bring part or all of what was being requested. 6 litres of oil, 3 kilos of rice, 2 kilos of eggs, 30 kilos of tortillas, 3 kilos of chillies, 10 containers of filtered water, 200 sopes (basically fat tortillas), 2 kilos of margarine, 4 packets of pancake flour etc. etc. etc. It was like an auction during which we just laughed in amazement as the congregation got more and more excited about giving to the cause. Praise God for their willingness to be involved. Next time you have a big event in the church involving food you may like to try the idea out. It's also a great way for loosening up the congregation and learning people's names!