I’d like to highlight 3 men whose lives were changed as a result of our church planting ministry here in Mexico…..
El Guapo
Here in Mexico people will tell you, “if you want to be popular among the women, learn to play a musical instrument”
In Trintario, Ramiro, the man they call “el guapo” (the handsome man) shamelessly described himself as God’s gift to women. In fact the he had his own quote:
“Que Culpa tengo yo que Dios me quiera tanto”
(It not my fault God loves me so much)
However his good looks got him into trouble…
One day, after getting beat up by a few men who were fed up with his Casanova attitude, he decided it was time to accept God’s gift to men and women alike… He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and now has opened his home up for services in this new church plant.
El Gordo
El Gordo means fat man. However Cerilo was not only fat, but he was mean. So mean that he would host cock fights for all the Narcs in his hotel in Benemerito de las Americas.
After spending time in Jail as a result of his pure meanness el Gordo surrendered his life to Jesus.
He is now a “gentle” man. In fact, he’s so nice that on October 8th, my birthday and the 1 year Anniversary of our new Church in Benemerito , he provided lodging for me and 20 other Christians. He then donated a large bull and we ate steak for 3 days straight. I gained 3 pounds and discovered a new meaning to the word “fat”, as I left “very blessed”!
A Buzzard Caught His Attention….
The Mayan Indians are very conscientious of nature.
One day, Carlos and his family were driving into Benemerito which is located about an hour from where they live in the Candona Jungle.
Carlos noticed a buzzard flying overhead. The buzzard came closer and closer to his vehicle. Just when he thought the buzzard was about to hit his car the big bird vomited all over his windshield.
“What a stinch”.
In fact, it smelt so bad that nobody wanted to help him clean his car. That’s when Carlos and his family visited a mechanic who just happened to be a member in our new church plant.
The mechanic not only helped him clean up the mess on his car but he shared Jesus with this Mayan Indian and helped him clean up his life. This Mayan family has now opened up their home for services in the jungle.
Thank you for your faithful prayers and financial support.
May God richly bless you and your family.