Hello everyone,

Time flies--can you believe it's already summer?! I was talking with Priscilla the other day when we realized that we've been in the U.S. for 7 months now. It's hard to believe. Thank you to all of you that have prayed for us and our transition off the mission field as we're getting on our feet and adjusting to new jobs and a new life back in the U.S.. To be honest, the transition has been difficult but we're glad to be with family and we know that the Lord is molding us through it all. I think of Paul's words in 2 Corinthians when he said, "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" (2 Cor. 4:17).

I know that the Lord is also molding Pastor Jose, his family and those that make up the church in Chihuahua. God has been doing great things but it has been a difficult season for them as well. I talked to Pastor Jose today and the main thing on their minds right now involves paying the rent for the church building. I'm impressed with how he is resting in the Lord and trusting in His provision. He told me that he's ready to sell their personal car, if need be, to pay the church rent. Right now, however, they're just praying and waiting on the Lord to provide. To give you context, through God's amazing provision (and support from many of you!), the rent for the building was paid for the entirety of the last year. We were also able to renovate the building a couple years ago to create children's classrooms, provide good A/C and heating and make it a welcoming place in general. However, the contract runs out at the end of the month and Jose and the leaders aren't sure they're going to have enough money to pay for July's rent. The owners want to raise the rent significantly if they begin to pay on a monthly basis (instead of the entire year like we did before). It's hard for me because I know what a blessing the building has been for the church and how much hard work we've put into that building to make it functional. We know the building isn't actually the church, it's just a tool the church uses to reach the lost and make disciples. However, we've invested a lot of time, energy and money into the tool and it's been a huge blessing! :) For me, it's difficult seeing them struggle and wishing I could be there to help but feeling impotent to help from a distance. I'm clinging to prayer as my main method to help and I ask you to join me in that as well. If the Lord has given you the ability and lays it on your heart to help financially with this need, that would also be a huge blessing! The rent for the entire year is around $8,000 dollars. We're praying that we can raise at least $4,000 (6 months worth) by the end of the month. Please pray with us for God's provision and guidance!

One thing that I've been working on over here on the U.S. side has been the formation of a 501c3 for Roca Norte Missions. We are working with an organization called Start Church that is helping us with the process. Having a 501c3 will allow us to open a bank account for the ministry and do things in a better and more efficient manner to honor the Lord. Please pray for this process and for the Lord's provision for the costs for this as well.

The amount of money we need to raise for all of these things seems like a lot to me, but I know it's nothing for the Lord. As Psalm 50 says, God owns the cattle on a thousand hills and everything else on the earth. So we know this is nothing for Him. There's no reason to stress. We can trust in our loving Father who cares for us deeply and will provide for all our needs. You know....I really needed that reminder today. :) Maybe you did too. If so, I hope it blesses you as it has me and that we can both rest confidently in our great God. The Lord bless you and have a great day!

-Tim
Eph. 3:20-21

Praise Reports
-God has continued adding to CC Roca Norte and the flock is growing spiritually through consistent discipleship from Pastor Jose and the church leadership.
-The church a weekend mission trip up to the mountains in cartel country. The Lord protected them and blessed the ministry they did (click on the message below to see pictures of the trip).
-In a previous update, I mentioned a man that got caught up in drugs, became angry at the church and then poured gasoline on the church doors one night with the intention to burn down the building. Well, they found the man, talked to him, invited him to church and now he's been attending for the last month!
-We are beginning the process to create a 501c3 for Roca Norte Missions!
-My mom Susan had a successful surgery in April to remove her cancerous tumor.
-God takes care of us and provides for all of our needs according to His great wisdom--even if He often does things in ways we don't understand.

Prayer Requests
-The church has really been struggling financially. Pastor José got another job to help but we’re praying a lot for the Lord’s provision.
-For wisdom and provision in regards to the church building. The rent is paid up through June but they’ll need to start paying rent again in July and they don’t currently have the money for it. For the provision of at least $4000 by the end of the month.
-For the creation of the 501c3 for Roca Norte Missions and the costs associated with that.
-For my mom’s cancer and her upcoming surgery. They think a small spot of the cancer may have come back and grown but we aren't sure yet. Please pray that she would be cancer-free and that there would be no complications with reversing the ostomy surgery.
-For God’s continued provision and open doors for our family here in Colorado as I work two jobs and seek to get us situated with a house and the ability to travel back to Chihuahua often.

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS OF CC ROCA NORTE'S RECENT MISSION TRIP!

(NOTE: The following day, this update to the update was also sent out.)

Hey again everyone,

Hope you're having a good day. There are a couple quick updates to the June update I sent out yesterday that I wanted to let you know about. If you weren't able to read that update yet, you can find it HERE.

#1) As you read, we are praying and seeking to raise support for CC Roca Norte to be able to pay its rent for the next year. We are also raising money to pay for the process of creating a 501c3 for Roca Norte Missions. I received word today from my friend Pastor Gary with Anchored International Relief that they are willing to receive tax-deductible donations for CC Roca Norte while we work through the process of setting up the 501c3. Thank you, Gary! 100% of what's given will be sent to support the work in Chihuahua. If the Lord lays it on your heart to help us raise these funds, you can visit our website at rocanortemissions.com, scroll down to the DONATE section and click the GIVE button. Thanks for your prayer and support!

#2) We just received word last night that my mom's scans came back showing more cancer on her lung. It's a small nodule, so the doctor is still considering moving forward with the surgery next week to reverse her ostomy. After that, she will likely start on chemo treatments again. Alternatively, they may decide to start chemo first and try again for the surgery after that. Thank you for praying with us for my mom--for her physical well-being, for encouragement and for peace that surpasses all understanding. I know many of you have prayed for my mom and I know she (and all of us) are very thankful for that. I appreciate each of you so much.

Have a blessed weekend.

-Tim

Eph. 3:20-21