|
|
december 2004 newsletter
Feliz Navidad!
We hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas with your families. May
God Bless you greatly for the blessing your prayers and gifts have been to
many people hearing about Jesus—the reason for Christmas.
Matamoros Men's Project
In the last week in October, Cesar helped with a project that had 100 men
from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. They worked with a
colonia called Libertad. While there, the men constructed 8 small
(14’x10’) homes for 8 precious families. They also spent time with the
community playing soccer with the children, hosting a feeding program
which fed over 150 people, staffing a free medical clinic, and visiting
men in the nearby prison. On the last night there, they hosted a Festival
for the community. 480 meals were served as the men entertained with
music, games, face painting, balloon sculptures, hand stamps,
caricatures, and evangelism bracelets. It was a lot of fun.
One precious moment came as two little girls came up to me (Jennifer)
at the medical clinic and asked for bracelets with colored beads.
The beads symbolized the story of salvation. After hearing the gospel
message, each girl accepted Jesus! It doesn’t get better than that!
Well, maybe it does: 26 other people received Jesus during the
project. It was a great week!
Mexico City Update
My trip to Mexico City trip was a great success. As you may know from
Jennifer’s e-mail, I went there to look into the possibility of having
AIM projects in Mexico City next year.
Your prayers made a huge impact as I was able to meet 10 pastors. Some
were from the Salvation Army, and others were from various churches in a
colonia called Chimalhuacan. One pastor/missionary that I met was Walter,
a GBC missionary from Argentina. I was also able to visit with Bess and
Brenda, two missionary friends Jennifer and I have known for many years.
It was so good to see them.
During my time there I was able to see the facilities the Salvation Army
has. They can house over 50 people, including bathrooms, kitchen
facilities, a dinning room, a chapel, meeting rooms and a church
building that holds 600 people. This is where the youth will stay on
short-term projects to Mexico City.
What is the next step for Mexico City? Well, I am glad you asked.
Now we will post the information and pictures on our AIM web site.
As youth groups show interest in coming to Mexico City and as they
sign up, we will set up their projects accordingly. Please pray that
God would work in the hearts of the participants He wants to use to bring
Mexico City to Him.
Coming to California !!!
We are so excited to see you. We will be there from Dec. 17th to
Jan. 10th. There are several meetings set up so that we can spend time
with you sharing about the exciting things God is doing with AIM. If you
would like to come to one of the home meetings, just give the hostess a
call. If you would
like to meet at a different time, please call us. Our number in CA will
be (714) 995-4471. SEE YOU SOON!!!
January 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Grace Brethren Church
3590 Elm Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
Conference Room A
(562) 595-6881
January 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Drew & Renee Hunt
4107 Cedar Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-7282
January 5th at 7:00 p.m.
Milton and Kena Gonzalez
3579 California Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
(562) 595-7617
January 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Malcolm & Chris Oscarson
3848 Myrtle Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 492-1318
Other Dates
We will also be at several services at
Grace Brethren Church 3590 Elm Ave.
Long Beach, Ca 90807
(562) 595-6881
Ephesian 3:20-21
“Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask
or think according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory
in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever.
Amen”
matamoros men's project pictures
mexico city update pictures
Thank You for All Your Prayers and Support!!!
Gratefully in His Service,
Cesar, Jennifer, Katie and Hannah
1049 E. Matz Ave.
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 357-3430 work cell
(956) 425-6440 home
cesargonzalez@adventures.org
jennifergonzalez@adventures.org
www.adventures.org
www.aimcesar.com
|
|
