Hello everyone,
December is here as the year draws to a close. In many ways we're still in shock regarding all that God had in store for our family in 2022. In January, I would have never guessed that our family would be living in the U.S. by the end of the year. So many thoughts and emotions flood my mind as I think about it. We still haven't fully processed it all.
Yet, one of the most prominent feelings we definitely have is one of immense gratitude. We are confident and at peace with what God is doing in our lives and in our family. We know He's in control and we know that He's called us here for such a time as this. We are so incredibly thankful for how God has worked all things out over the last few months. He truly prepared the way for us to be able to follow His leading back to the U.S. He opened door after door and set things up in such perfect ways--far beyond things that we could have thought up. He took care of us with the church, our cars, our furniture, our dogs, the house in Mexico, the move, storage units, a house to live in here in the U.S., financial provision throughout--I could go on and on with stories of how good God has been to us during this process. We are so thankful and we're praising Him for answering our prayers and walking with us.
One of the biggest answers to prayer was in regards to the transition service a few weeks ago. God took care of all the logistics and all of us were able to arrive the day before the service. What God did that Sunday morning was so incredible. It was a great way for us to close out our time in Chihuahua and pass the torch to Jose and Keyla as leaders of Roca Norte. My father-in-law Miguel preached the Word and then led us in a sweet time of prayer. They prayed over Priscilla and I. Then, we all prayed over Jose and Keyla. After that many in the church came forward for prayer one by one. Jose and I (along with Keyla and Priscilla) were able to pray over them, everyone united in one Spirit. It was one of the most beautiful things I've had the privilege of being a part of. (You'll find some of the pictures of it below).
As Priscilla and I watched the sun rise over Chihuahua the next morning, tears flowing down our cheeks, we praised God for the privilege to be able to serve Him in Chihuahua over these past 6 years. It wasn't always what we thought it would be and it definitely didn't end when or how we thought it would. Yet, He still did exceeding, abundantly above all that we could ask or think, according to the power that worked in us. And He will continue to do so moving forward. We pray that all glory has gone to Him in the church by Christ Jesus. We pray that He will continue to receive glory in our lives and through Roca Norte (Eph. 3:20-21).
I know this is getting long, but one thing I have to do is say THANK YOU to each of you! The countless prayers that have been offered up on our behalf brings me to tears. The time that you have spent reading our updates and encouraging us through emails, conversations, phone calls, etc has been used immensely by the Lord over these years. The amount of financial support that we have received--support that has truly blessed our family and blessed the beginnings of Roca Norte is more appreciated than I can articulate. We are so thankful for you!
Although this season of serving Jesus physically in Mexico has come to an end for our family, our hearts still yearn to support what God is doing there. Maybe God will allow us to return some day. :) For now Roca Norte, under the leadership of Pastor Jose, will continue seeking to reach Chihuahuenses with the Gospel and make them disciples of Jesus. The church is still new and still needs the support of brothers and sisters in the U.S.. I have been working with Pastor Jose on organizing the details of what this new season in the church will look like and how I can play a role in supporting Roca Norte. Keep your eyes open for an email next month with details of what things will look like moving forward. I believe Roca Norte's best days are ahead and that God is going to do great things through it. Please continue praying for the work and I hope that you will remain involved in what God is doing in Chihuahua. God bless you!
-Tim, Priscilla, Josiah, Hannah & Abby
Eph. 3:20-21
Praise Reports
-The Lord continues to touch and heal our family members.
-My mom (Susan) had her last chemo treatment today!
-My grandma (Bonnie) is nearing the end of her chemo treatments and has been feeling much better.
-My mother-in-law (Aleyda) has been doing much better physically and is back home.
-My grandma (Marty) is feeling much better and is back at the house.
-The Lord answered all of the prayers for traveling mercies for the transition service with Priscilla and I crossing the border and Jose and Keyla traveling through Mexico.
-The transition service was amazing!
-The Lord has provided incredibly for us throughout the transition back to the States.
-We are able to be with our family and help support them in many different ways.
Prayer Requests
-Continued prayers for health and healing for our family members. (That my mom and grandma would be cancer-free by Christmas!)
-For the Lord to open doors and guide us for jobs here in Colorado.
-For our finances as we try to get established and situated with our jobs.
-For the continued financial provision for Roca Norte and Pastor Jose and his family.
-That the Lord would guide our family to the church here that He wants us to join.
-That God would provide all of us with friends and genuine fellowship.
-For wisdom and open doors as far as getting the kids involved in activities to meet other kids and make friends.
