Peter & I arrived safely at our home in S.C. on Monday, April 8, 2013.  The trip home was mixed with sadness to leave Mexico, and joy in the Lord for all HIS many "ONLY GOD" experiences HE allowed us to be a part of.  I Thessalonians 5:24 says:"Faithful is HE that calls you, who also will do it".  We truly have seen God's hand in the many ways HE led us as we gave out over 600 Bibles, and over 700 pairs of shoes that so many people were a part of'.  We were so blessed and encouraged by the prayers, and the help of our Christian brothers & sisters in Christ who came to Mexico to stand with us and help in this ministry, and just knowing that we had a solid group of supporters back in the states, and even in Mexico who were with us in spirit, and prayer.  God answered in marvelous ways, and we witnessed many new believers making a commitment to follow Jesus!  We drove 6,987 miles during this journey, in what Pastor Marciano calls "God's truck".  If God lays this ministry or certain people we have mentioned in our blog, on your heart, please pray for these dear ones who need to grow in their faith, and reach out to others with the good news of Christ. We love you, and thank you with all  our hearts for journeying with us!

I Corinthians 15:58-"So, our dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable.  Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless."(NLT)

Peter & I will be leaving Villa Corona on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Two more nights in Mexico, and on Friday afternoon, Lord willing, we plan to cross the border into the USA!  We thank God so much for our supporters who have made this missions trip a possibility, and for all who have helped in so many ways, with their gifts for the people, their love, and especially for all the prayers!  We have tried to share with you the many times God has gone before us, and paved the way for us to meet new people, share God's Word, and shown us time & again that HE is in control, and has led us to people who need to hear the Good News of Jesus.  We will try to get to another Internet place before we arrive home, to give our final report.

HE AROSE! HALLELUIAH CHRIST AROSE!!
  Easter Sunday we were asked to sing & speak in the service here in Villa Corona.  A special treat for us to share our love for Jesus, and His ultimate sacrifice, so we might have eternal life  with HIM some day!

Yesterday Jesse's Church had a picnic, and they all wanted to wear the shirts that Lou Pantuosco donated and to say a very BIG THANK YOU (MUCHAS GRACIAS)!!
   The kids also enjoyed the soccer balls he sent down with us!
We had a devotional, and songs from the new guitar group that the Pastor's son, Rey, is teaching.

We were happy to see some old friends while we are here in Villa Corona.  Rosie & Roberto are looking forward to a new baby girl any day now.  I hope I get to hold her before we leave!
     It's exciting to "connect" with many people God has led us to, and remind them that we are praying for them to walk with Jesus.

This is the home of our friends, Becky & John Stevenson from Lake Wylie. They have made a huge move to live permanently in Lake Chapala, Mexico.  On one of Becky's first searches in Mx., we told her to visit our Pastor friend, Jesse Ortiz & his family who live 45 min. away.  This was the first time for them & us to see her new home.  There were 8 of us, and she treated us to a delicious meal, and fellowship in the Lord.  

The top picture is our Pastor Jesse & his wife, Jill, who we enjoy spending time with.  They came to our camper for a cook-out with four of their 7 kids, and it was a great time of catching up since last year!

   Today is Palm Sunday, and we went with Pastor's family to a new Church they started a couple of months ago.  People were selling  food a few doors down, so Peter handed all of them a copy of God's Word, and Pastor Jesse explained more to them in Spanish.  They do a great job of "team work" together.
     The boy on the right is deaf, and the parents had no money to send  him to a special school.  He attended public school, but no one helped him, so he doesn't know how to communicate.  But, he jumped up to "sing" with the trio!