Hello everyone!
It's been a while since we've sent out an update via email and I want to apologize for that. We've sent some updates on Facebook but I've been thinking lately about those of you that might not use Facebook. Well, we're into the summer and in full swing with family life and church life. There is so much I could say, but I'll just include some of the main things here. Below, you'll find praise reports and prayer requests that include a quick summary of more things going on.
The kids are finishing up their final assignments of the year for homeschool and are excited to rest a little during summer break before starting at their new school at the end of August. We had the first parent meeting for their new school a few days ago and the kids are really excited to finally be able to get out of the house more and meet more kids their age! :) Abby just turned 6 months old a few days ago (time is flying!) and we're having so much fun with her as her personality develops and she's constantly learning new things. She's always smiling and loves to be around people. We joke that Sunday mornings at church is her favorite time of the week because she gets to be with so many people and everyone at church wants to hold her. :)
As far as the church, things have been going great! If you haven't seen the updates on Facebook, God continues to provide for us in such amazing ways and we now have a building! We've prayed a lot for the building----that it would be a beacon of light to Chihuahua and tool that we as a church can use to better make disciples and reach the lost with the Gospel. Here are the links for two videos that I filmed recently as we were praying for and found the building that we now call home:
Video #1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9LpNQsUn04
Video #2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2va4Uk1efI
We still have lots of work to do for renovations, but we have been meeting there for the last few weeks (we've had 4 services there now) and it's coming together little by little. We have already used the money that God has provided thus far, so please pray that He will provide more so that we can finish the renovations. I'll include some pictures of what's going on down below. A couple weeks ago we had our first baptisms as a church and 3 people were baptized! It was an especially big blessing for me because two of them were my kids---Josiah and Hannah! It was something that we spent a lot of time talking and teaching about and encouraged them to only do if they were sure they were ready. I can't put into words what an honor it was to baptize them---I even teared up a little while doing it. :)
Just to keep this from getting too long, I'll include bullet points of praise reports and prayer requests below in a summary style. Please know that we are SO THANKFUL for all of your prayer and support. Honestly, God has provided amazingly for our family and for the building through many of you as individuals and through many of the churches you attend. THANK YOU! We have seen God's hand in everything over the last few months and we are excited to continue seeing what He has in store. God bless you and have a great summer!
-Tim, Priscilla, Josiah, Hannah & Abby
Eph. 3:20-21
Praise Reports
-After a tough year of homeschool, the kids are finishing up things for their final few classes!
-A few family members have been able to visit us over the last few months and that has really been an encouragement for the kids!
-We at Roca Norte held our first baptisms a couple weeks ago and 3 people were baptized (including Josiah and Hannah)!
-God provided all we needed as a church to get into a building (plus an amazing price on the building itself)! He has also provided money for some renovations that we've been able to get started on!
Prayer Request
-For a good transition for the kids into their new school next month.
-That God would guide us and provide for us as a family to be able to take a trip to California in the next couple months.
-There have been some seemingly minor health and dental issues with our family in the last few weeks. Please pray that God takes care us and provides for us.
-That God would help us to be able to renew the passports of the two oldest kids. It's been hard with everything with Covid.
-That God would continue providing for the renovations of the church building. There is still a lot to do in the building and we don't have the money for it right now. We are trusting that God will provide so that we can make it a place that will help us welcome people with the love of Christ. Please join us in praying for His provision.
-Please pray for wisdom for me in regards to my classes at UACH. I need to make a decision on whether or not to teach classes next semester (or in what capacity I can be involved at the university) and it's an important but difficult decision.
