"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
-Isaiah 9:6
Hello everyone & Merry Christmas!
Praise God for the wonderful gift of His Son! We celebrate Jesus this time of year and how incredible it is that God became flesh and came to dwell among us.
We want to share one big piece of news for you as 2023 comes to a close. We as Roca Norte Missions are in the final stretches of submitting paperwork and completing the process of applying for our U.S. 501c3 non-profit status! In fact, just yesterday we were able to finally open a bank account in the name of Roca Norte Missions! For those of you that have been following along with us or have talked to me, you know that this is a big deal for the ministry! We are excited to be able receive tax-deductible contributions and do everything completely to a T how it should be done. We are praying that honoring God with small details like this will lead to more giving for the ministry in Chihuahua so that they can do even more to reach the city with the Gospel! (If you'd like to give to Roca Norte Missions, see below for more information on how).
As we all celebrate the Christmas season here in the States, CC Roca Norte is also doing the same and continuing to point Chihuahua to Jesus. They are getting comfortable in their new building and are excited because more and more families from the neighboring community have started to attend the services and events! When I last talked to Pastor Jose, he was also excited because they are starting to collaborate with other churches in the city to do joint events and services in order to foster fellowship and have a greater impact on the city. God is moving in Chihuahua! On another exciting note, CC Roca Norte is also moving forward through the legal process for receiving the Mexican version of a 501c3 (called an AC). Please continue to pray for wisdom, favor and God's provision for that process.
Thank you for all your prayer, support and encouragement as always. Have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate the birth of Jesus and a Happy New Year as you move forward into another year basking in God's boundless grace. We love you guys.
-Tim
Eph. 3:20-21
Praise Reports
-We were able to open a bank account for Roca Norte Missions!
-We had our first official Roca Norte Missions board meeting where we ratified our official documents and policies to initiate things as a legal non-profit organization.
-CC Roca Norte is growing as families from the surrounding area are attending and being impacted by the Gospel!
Prayer Requests
-For the continued financial provision for Pastor Jose and his family as well as for the church (especially for their monthly rent expense).
-For vision and wisdom for Pastor Jose as he leads the church and seeks to reach many in Chihuahua with the Gospel.
-For spiritual, physical and financial protection for Pastor Jose and his family.
-For the church-planting program that Pastor Jose and others are going through. That God would raise up men and their families to plant churches throughout Mexico.
-That I would be able to visit Chihuahua soon and maybe even be able to lead a team down there to help support the ministry.
-For my mom's cancer. We got news this week that the cancer has grown quite a bit on her liver. She has an appointment next week to talk about the next steps--they likely include biotherapy.
If you're interested in giving to the ministry, you can address a check to Roca Norte Missions and send it to:
344 W. Linden Ave.
Pueblo West, CO 81007
(You can also still give online through the website).