Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD

Praying and waiting is hard. Let's face it, no one likes to wait. And some times, we don't even like to pray. But, time-and-time again, I am shown that by being faithful in prayer, what we pray for, actually comes to us. Or, in this case, to someone else. I have been praying for a wheel chair for a certain little man that is for what ever reason unable to walk. I believe as the result of a drunk driver and an auto accident. For years now, I have asked God to send him a chair that had leg rests. Many came down that didn't have the rests and the poor guy had to make due with what there was. I never gave up and did look for them but only ever found chairs with no leg rests. Until now, after several years of seeking the Lord for this special chair, it finally came. I was able to give him the better chair with the leg rests this past Sunday at church. Believe me, the man was happy and could finally let his legs rest on the small platforms. No more tripping over his own feet as he rolls along. God Bless the giver as I see how He has blest the one who got the wheel chair.

Rancho Santa Fe Mexico Mission Outreaches

Rancho Santa Fe Mexico Mission is a very busy and active place. It takes a lot of work to make it happen and it takes a lot of help from people like those that support this mission and its outreaches. Each year more and more is accomplished and more and more people are reached with the Gospel of Peace, Love, Joy and Salvation. Your part in this work of God is vital and important. Together, we are making a difference in this and other areas of Mexico. Please, continue to pray.

Christmas is coming and the plea for Christmas Boxes and toys is going out again as usual. We can never get too many gifts as any that are left over from the base outreaches in San Vicente go to other churches that we have established or have a direct impact on. If you need to get your boxes down to Mexico, just let me know. I'll make sure they get down here before the Holidays.

Only God knows how many more days we can openly work for Him in Mexico or elsewhere. I can't tell you when it will all come to an end or when things will get harder. But, I do know that right now, it's still easy enough to take the Word of God to the poor and needy. I love to share Bibles with as many people as I can. Bible tracts and Christian movies in Spanish are always needed. Any you can send down here will be used and used and used. This I guarantee you.

God Bless You All. Thanks for making this ministry happen. I could do basically nothing without His blessing and your help. May He bless you now and always and meet all your needs accoriding to His riches in glory. Amen.

Please, Pray For All Christian Outreaches, Everywhere

PUEBLA, 12 OF SEPTEMBER 2011, MEXICO

Government expels 50 Evangelical families due to pressure from the Catholics of Tlanalapan.

‘Before leaving, Pastor Josué Ovando, demonstrated videos that prove the attacks that he received on behalf of the Catholic group and from the Priest González Ascension.’

In the face of pressures and orders from Catholics, against freedom of religion, the Secretary General of the State Government of Puebla, caved-in to traditionalists from the community of San Rafael, Tlanalapan, where 50 Christian Evangelical families were expelled from the town. This past Wednesday the Catholics, faithful to the local Priest Ascension Benítez González, threatened to crucify them and lynch them if they had not left before, today, Monday.

Apparently the Catholic hierarchy should have agreed to retire the Parish Priest Benítez Ascension, being that he has been the author of at least three related incidents of religious intolerance, in the last decade.

The only few Evangelical Christians which were allowed to stay in Tlanalapan, were originally from this community, and they have been told that they should carry out their religious services in other neighboring communities.

The conflict of religious intolerance happened after about 200 Catholics of Tlanalapan met last Wednesday night outside of the Chapel of San Isidro Labrador, summoned by the town's Priest, in order to expel about 70 Christians that do not share the town’s beliefs and they told them to abandon the community before Monday.

The fixed exit time was set at 6 P.M. on Sunday, and according to the Catholics, it was like a term limit, after which they planned to expel the Christians from the town by force. It was hoped that everyone could come to an agreement with the auxiliary authorities and the Secretary General of the Government in order to solve the serious conflict of religious intolerance. Finally the Government Delegate of the VII District, Roberto Solano Pineda, informed that the agreement taken with the local authority is that the non-native evangelicals would have to leave Tlanalapan, because, "The state government doesn't guarantee them their security."

In the face of what was presumed to happen, this past Saturday the Pastor and other families left with luggage and some of their personal property. The Pastor was accused of wanting, "To conquer more followers for his religion."

"The best thing that the Evangelical Christians can do is to leave, because we could not guarantee their security, and we don't want a reoccurrence of what happened 18 years ago, when the same Priest Ascension incited the Catholic group to violently expel a complete family, including children, and to burn their house, just for the fact that they were professing another religion," a local official asserted.

Meanwhile, in the 8 AM. mass this past Sunday, the most important of the town, the Parish Priest Benítez Ascension said to the parishioners: "If you want to continue in the fight against Christianity, it's your problem, because I quit, but know that I agree with the town’s people." This declaration contradicted the posture of the Priest in front of the state authorities, last Thursday when he denied being the main agitator that had expelled the Evangelicals from Tlanalapan.

VIDEOS PROVE THE ATTACKS

Before their exit from the town, Evangelical Pastor Josué Ovando Jiménez showed videos as proof of the attacks that he received on the part of the Catholic group and from the Priest Ascension González Solís, he did so during the meeting that was visited by personnel from the Secretary General of the Government.

It is necessary to highlight that not the whole town of Tlanalapan is against the Evangelical Christians. But they are all afraid. The few neighbors that consented to talk about the topic lamented that neither the auxiliary authority nor the State Government has been able to control the priest, who, they assured, has political support, receives many luxuries and gets lots of money from the town.

THE ARCHDIOCESIS OF PUEBLA

Last Friday the Archdioceses of Puebla rejected the idea that it encouraged the religious intolerance in the society, and denied that the Priest Ascension Benítez González directed the threats that the Catholics uttered against evangelicals in the community of San Rafael Tlanalapan, "Because freedom of worship is a fundamental right," but stated that the dialogue should continue in order to avoid confrontations.

But, in practice, it was said that, "The Catholic Church in Puebla should make an attentive call to all involved in this case, inviting them to maintain open dialogue as a way to solve the differences, observe the state rights and safeguard the whole process and the security of the people, independently of the religious creed that they profess."

In a release the Catholic priest was asked to not utter any form of threat.



Sources: The Digital Protestant Journal 2011
vidaenabundancia.blogspot.com,
emausvea.tripod.com
mx.groups.yahoo.com/ group/emausvea
[http]://www.emausmexico.webs.com/

The song says, 'The children are our future,' and that is certainly a true saying. The Word of the Lord tells us to, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) But sadly most parents don't do anything of the sort. They have their kids and pretty much leave them on auto-pilot. They expect the governmental schools, Sunday schools and street contacts to actually teach their children. Is it any wonder that families are vanishing? If they are yours, Biblically, it's your job to teach them, train them and to make sure they hear about the Lord Jesus Christ.


No pastor, church or school won't help you raise your children, no, everyone would like to help. But, it really should be a hands-on, do-it-yourself program. The most important one for parents to follow. If you need help, ask for it and certainly, pray for it, too.

Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
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Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
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Deuteronomy 11:19 Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Include spiritual talks, Bible reading and even church-going in your daily life, and live what you preach at home. Don't make church a game. That is, don't act churchy on Sunday but devlish the rest of the week. Make it real, and your children will, too.

This ministry has always included a place for reaching children and will continue to do so. In Mexico, many families are dirt poor, fathers are missing and moms are just plain over-worked. When dads work all week for five dollars a day, when they get paid and buy their smokes and drinks, there isn't much left for home. Sad but true.


All children deserve a good home, with a father and a mother doing their best to provide for all their needs, physical, mental, medical, educational and spiritual. Do what the Bible asks you do, train up your children, it's your responsibility. Don't leave it to someone else.

Free MP3 Downloads Of My Music, Just Click...

Like to hear some of my music? For free? Now you can. Just follow the instructions listed here and if you like, you can start building a library of my music without charge to you. It's my way of saying thanks to all who have helped this ministry over the years and in the future.

The link is: http://ranchosantafemexicomission.com/

At the website, go to the Red colored link and choose the Complimentary Music MP3 and then press Open to listen and Save to download the song.

More new English language songs are on the way. I hope to add one a month to say how much I apprecaite your being there for me and those helped, reached, touched and saved through the Lord's work in Mexico.

The first song selected is, 'I Love You Lord.' This was a joint effort with a long-time friend, Mary Brady, who wrote the words and chords to this song. In the studio, I played all the instruments and helped with all the stages of recording. (Just a note, the photos shown with this messages show the place I use for recording. It is not my studio. It is only by the grace and mercy of God that I have access to this studio.)

I do not get paid for recording for this studio and they do not charge me for using their nice equipment. It's a trade-off, I let them use my music on the air, for free, and they let me work in their facility, also, for free.

You will also find a Bible Study link on the website. The Bible Study is new several times a month. I hope that you enjoy them, as well.