"Get outta here!"

On Thursday for part of our class we broke up into groups of four and went to a near by mall to do evangelism. We had 45 min to greet people and ask questions about their views on God. In Kelly's group they prayed with two women and one man, they were able to lead the man to Christ! It was so cool to connect with this man and answer some questions he had about faith and religion. He actually works at a kiosk at the mall and plan on revisiting him in a few weeks. Levi's group was cool too. They talked to a man working on the side of a busy road, and stopped to ask him how his life was going. At the end of it he accepted Christ, Levi bought him a bible and the man replied, " I was blind, but now I see." It was very powerful.



Friday we had a "October Fiesta" in the evening. We all had to come up with a character from a movie. Levi was Wolverine from X-Men and Kelly was Barbie. It was a fun night to fellowship and have a good time.



Saturday we went up to McAllen, TX for a boarder run. We left early Saturday morning and did some shopping during the day. We need to send out thank you cards and get some Christmas presents for Pastor Abraham's family. We brought some sensors for his car, two coloring kits for his cute little daughters, a candle for his wife Anna and some peanut butter and jelly. Surprisingly peanut butter is very expensive here along with a few other items. Kraft macaroni and cheese doesn't taste anything like it in Mexico so we stocked up on stuff like that.



Sunday we went to Palm Valley a church much like River Valley back in MN. It was a great message and it was fun meeting Chris Manthey's cousin Nate who is a pastor there.



Today was a miracle! On our way to school today we got pulled over for speeding in a school zone that we were unaware of. It was frustrating because we unable to understand everything he was saying, but we knew that the ticket was for 760 pesos (roughly 76 American dollars) We were thankful that he didn't ask for our car permit because we had brought it with us for the boarder and forgot to put it back in the car. If we didn't have that then our car would have been impounded. The officer told us to follow him to the police station that was 40 mins away. As we followed the officer pulled over and another "transito" pulled along side him and came up to our window and demanded our car permit! Hear came upon us and were definitely frazzled. We tried to explain that it was at our house. He said "no, your car will be impounded!" We tried and pleaded with him for about 10 minutes. The men walked away, chatted for a minute while our hearts were racing (and praying out to God) and he returned and said in English "Get outta here!"



Thank you God for answering prayers! We love you!!

P.S.- This is a picture of a sweet girl whose mom cooks for us at the Quinta. As you can tell, we LOVE kids!

Holy Spirit

On Wednesday, our friend's (Leo and Carolyn) cousin Laura, came to stay
with us so she can renew her visa to the United States. She is very sweet and nice and we have been showing her around the city a little, and we are having a good time enjoying her company. She has been coming to school with us and she is also learning a lot about the Holy Spirit.


Thursday, we had a time to invite the Holy Spirit to come. It was so amazing on how it happened. We prayed for Levi's back and a staff members kidneys, and afterwards his back felt 100% better! Four different people came up to Kelly with a word/vision about worshiping and how she will be used by God in that way.
(Our new church!)
On Saturday, we worked on our book reports and then went to Pastor Abrahm's house so Levi could help work on his car that is having problems. While we were there his wife Anna, who is 1 month pregnant, came back from the Dr. with health concerns. We prayed over her and had a time of worship. It was so amazing on how the spirit filled the place and especially since we were not planning on it. We feel very close with this family. They have such great hearts for God. Levi was unable to fix the problem but had a few possibilities. We would rather raise money to get him a nicer used car that is more reliable. Afterwards we went to the market which is much like a fair with food and trinkets. Here are pictures of us and the pastors two girls and Bianca (Ron's daughter). Very Sweet!

This week we are learning about spiritual warfare and intercession. On Thursday we will be going out onto the streets and evangelising to people! We can't wait!

Wow, so much growth is taking place in us. This week we are learning on the Holy Spirit. It is so intense just like the other teachings but this one is different. We can feel God really stretching us more and more. Levi and the teacher/pastor Dave Holmbeck have really hit it off and he has really been speaking into his life.



On Sunday, it was Kelly's turn to go to the Dr. Since she has came to Mexico she has been feeling sick after every meal. Before she went to the Doctor we double checked and made sure there wasn't a baby on the way. It turns out that her intensities were inflamed from the difference in food. She is on medication and feeling a lot better.



Also, on Monday we met with Pastor Abraham, the pastor at the church we have been going to since we have been here. At first, we were unsure of going there because it is a lot different than RVC. There is about 45 people, and don't have a clue what the message is about but we saw the heart of the pastor. Everyone is so welcoming and Pastor Abraham and his family are so sweet. His house is actually attached to the church. Just a small kitchen/living room, and one room that they share with their two children. Anyways, we meet with Abraham and his wife because they are interested in starting a Celebrate Recovery. We feel so strongly to come along side him and start it and help his church because there is such a need. Right now we are in the process of finding a leadership team in the church that are interested in helping us while we are gone on outreach in December through the end of January.



Please pray for starting the Celebrate Recovery and for us to have time after school to get it going in the right way. We are SO excited about helping this church in need. It's something that we have been doing for 2 or 3 years and are happy to share our knowledge. Also if anyone has or knows someone that has a overhead projector the kind that use transparencies and would like to donate it we would love to talk to you. Shoot us a quick e-mail. The church is looking for one and we would love to bless them.

Identity, Justice, and Grace

Hey everyone! Thank you for praying for Levi, Ron and his son Noah. They all are doing well and are completely healthy! Thank you Jesus!

This past weekend we laid low and worked on our book reports and journals. Levi finally started feeling better on Saturday. On Sunday we went to a local church that we have been attending the past couple weekends since we have been here. At first, we didn't know what to think of it because it is SO different from River Valley, but the pastor is very friendly and inviting. He is pretty good friends with Ron too. The church is only about 45 people, but its in sort of a rough neighborhood. The pastor came up to us last Sunday and asked us to meet with us to go over starting a Celebrate Recovery ministry. We are really excited about it and can't wait to get it started. We would love to meet with other pastors at different churches to do the same. Who knows?

This week has been very intense with teaching on "Identity in Christ". The pastor that is teaching is so intelligent and powerful. It is about realizing that by faith we are righteous in Christ Jesus. Our salvation is not based on works or good deeds, but on faith . He said what pleases God the most is having faith. We should walk with the identity that we are righteous and holy, not focusing so much on our sin. I could go on forever about all the points he made and the verses but I do not have my notebook in front of me.


We are working on getting our car sold back in MN. The guy that was suppose to buy it feel through and we are stuck with trying to sell it miles and miles away. It makes it stressful because we have to communicate through e-mail and then contact Levi's dad so he can meet with the people that are interested. Pray for that area in our life, and also for homesickness. After Levi got better after his infection he started getting hit hard with anxiety and feeling homesick. We pray every morning and usually by mid day he feels better.

Here is a picture of our view from our bedroom window!





Here is a picture of where classroom is held.









A banana tree flower,












Us practicing our dance for outreach,



Levi reading his book in a hammock!

Quick Upate....

The beginning of the week Levi and Ron were still feeling under the weather. Then Noah (Ron's oldest son) got sick too and was running a high temp. Finally today Levi went to the Dr. and found out he has some sort of infection in his mouth and throat. His gums are very red and his throat hurt very bad. So the Dr. gave him some antibiotics. Keep all of them in your prayers. It has been very hard for Levi to concentrate during class.

This week we are learning about "Heart of a Worshiper." Not just in music, but worshiping God with your whole life. It is very powerful and intense. It feels like everyday we are being dissected and put back together again. Everyday we grow so much and are being molded into who God wants us to become.

Thank you everyone for praying for us. It is so encouraging and helps us to keep going during hard and frustrating times.