Company

This past week it was our pleasure to have Imelda Zamarron stay with us. Imelda is the youngest daughter of Pastor Ismael Zamarron in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico. Imelda had originally purposed to come work with us but was offered the opportunity to work in the ministry there in Navojoa (Iglesia Bautista Providencia). She took her vacation week to come be with us. She is hoping to come back for the summer to work with us.

Magdalena

Magdalena lies in a valley. The area economy is supported by two major factories and several mines.
Magdalena is known as the most Catholic of Sonoran towns and was founded by a Jesuit priest in 1688, Francisco de Kino. Consequently the town is steeped in the idolatry that Catholicism promotes. In the heart of town is our town square built around the Catholic church. The bones of Kino are unearthed and enshrined on one side and on the other side in the Catholic church is an open room with a full-sized idol of Kino laying at rest. The people enter and begin to kiss this idol beginning with his feet and work their way to his head. Once at the head they attempt to life him. If they are able they are taught that their sins are light - if they cannot they must do more penance as their sins are still heavy.
From a Biblical perspective I understand that this is spiritual bondage. Now let me state the obvious: spiritual bondage cannot be of God because God makes free! I have only lived here a few months and I have seen the cable connected beneath this idol. Why the cable and who controls it?
The answer to this blinding bondage is to put the Truth into the hands of the people of Magdalena.

Magdalene-Continued

Map

As requested here is a map of our location. We are in Magdelena De Kino, Sonora Mexico. Click here for the-------> MAP

My Testimony- By Peggy

I was not born into a Christian family. I did have a family that loved me and took good care of me. Never the less they were unsaved. As a child I attended a few Vacation Bible Schools and a few Easter Services. At age 12, I moved to the country where our home church is. Our neighbors attended our home church. Through their influence I started attending our home church. I loved and enjoyed going to church. I made it my second home. At age 16, I realized I was a sinner bound for hell. I repented of my sins and accepted the Lord. That was on a Saturday, on Sunday I was baptized. Our home church, Cozaddale Baptist Temple, has been the only church I had ever known. I praise the Lord for my growing up years at Cozaddale. I have many precious memories. About 5 months after I got saved I met my husband. He was going to be a missionary. I was willing to do whatever the Lord would have me do. I Praise the Lord for my husband and our life we've had together. I wouldn't change a thing, it has been a good life.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Hebrews 13:5b .....I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
My favorite hymn is, "Constantly Abiding" Through different situations in my life, I know the Lord is Constantly Abiding with me.

Saturday Soul Winning-April 4th, 2009

We were out yesterday and I did some impromptu soul winning and Peggy snap a few photos. Here are a few more pictures of welcome signs here in Magdalena and one of the Catholic buildings in town

Ministry Update- April 1st, 2009

Last week on Thursday we traveled out to Tucson to help a fellow Mexican missionary bring a van back in to Mexico. The motor in this van had blown some time ago but till now without help he had not been able to get it back to Mexico. With the use of the ability and "things" that God has given me we were able to help him out. This past Monday we then traveled on to the city of Caborca (about 140 kilometers west) to leave the van with his son to have the motor replaced. God granted us safety and success in helping him. We are still looking for a meeting place for the work of the ministry here in Magdalena. One of the possibilities is a house next to us that is not being used. As you can see from the photos - the house is not much. I was able to find out who owned the building and she came by today to talk to us. It contains two simple rooms but would be a convenient starting place. She wants considerable more rent than it is worth and I would really like to be given the opportunity to purchase it rather than rent. Please make this a matter of prayer with us.