Mex-i-Kids

Yesterday we had a planning meeting for Mex-i-Kids in La Loma. We were really encouraged. There was a good turnout of about 15 people. Some were new and some were people who haven't come for a while but seem eager to be committed again.

We asked people to share the things they wanted to give thanks for so far. We were amazed to hear how many had family members who are now coming to the church or have gone to find a church where they live as a result of being touched by the club. One of the teenagers shared that she herself wasn't excited about coming to church but that has changed for her thanks to Mex-i-Kids. Personally we are grateful for her because she is by far Tabitha's favourite person at church!

We're decided for now to keep the Club in the church (by majority vote). We will have a couple of weeks and then we hope to start a simple English course. English is a huge attraction and should generate a lot of interest especially as unlike many kids the ones around the church aren't offered it at school. The course will last about 6 weeks with certificates and a special service on the Sunday after it finishes. It has been given with great success by the Millers (see blog links) further south in the City and Robin MacKinnon and Julie Pollock will be giving it. We hope that the course will help to really boost the numbers of kids and parents who come along and that after trialing it at La Loma it can tehn be used in other breakfast clubs.

The pastor from the church in the south that started their breakfast club last week phoned and was once again excited by what happened last week. About 50 kids showed up but some just happened to turn up thinking that it wouldn't be on and that last weeks event had just been a special one-off. What's also exciting is that other churches in the area (of different denominations) are interested in what the church is doing and would like to run their own version. Praise God! There are plenty of people to be reached and the breakfast Club is an effective method.

Further north in Tultitlan another UNIFAM church is putting together teams and making final preparations for starting their own breakfast club. The Pollocks will be helping out there and it will be run by one of the church members. There are still further meetings needed but again there is great potential for reaching many for Christ whether the Club happens in the main church or in it's daughter church which is the other option.

We were encouraged to receive accounts this week of those from home who responded to the OMS appeal for funding for the breakfast clubs and 'bought' a specific number of breakfasts. If you are one of those people you should hear from us in due course but please be encouraged as you read how God is using you along with these events and His people here in Mexico to make a difference in individual lives and communities.