dancing in the desert: July 2010

Friday, July 9, 2010

dancing through mexico: appointments

During our extended weekend trip to Mexico there were several "appointments" where we saw the hand of God move. The first, our original purpose for coming, was delivering the DVD Bible school course to Pastor Alfanso in El Dimante. The leadership sat with Pastor Alfanso and his wife (seated at back right) and discussed the "hows" and "whos" of getting the Bible school working in as many areas in Mexico as possible.

Our next appointments included two worship services. The first, Saturday night in El Dimante and the second, Sunday morning in Caborca. Both services included drumming, singing and dancing.

At both services Evangelist Bill Easter (pictured here with his daughter) gave a message and then called people forward for prayer. Then we had a chance to pray over each person in the service. There was laughter and tears as God touched hearts despite our language differences.

Before leaving Caborca we stopped to pray and blow the shofar at the baseball stadium where there are plans being made to have a 5 day crusade in October. The stadium seats ten thousand with the possibility of seating more in the infield. How exciting to imagine what God will do there. Pray for those organizing the event, that God would draw those he desires to touch to the crusade, and for soft hearts, receptive to God's call, among the people.

Monday afternoon, before heading home, we had a spontaneous commissioning prayer time over our translator Ruben and his wife Maria. It has been on their hearts to travel south in Mexico and share the gospel. The need for people to take the Bible school materials and share them with interested churches seems to be the perfect launching pad for Ruben and Maria. Pray the Lord's will show them clearly the next steps along the path he has prepared for them.