Update

Outreach on the Streets:

The other night we went to the streets and bars to invite girls to a special breakfast, and what I saw truly shocked me.

I've read and heard about it, but to physically see true terror in a girl's eyes is something I never wished to see.  This bar was very ordinary, with a "hostess" and about 20 tables with men drinking, waiting.  One "waitress" waiting the tables.  In reality the 40 year old "hostess" was the "pimp".  The only visible "waitress" was a 14 year old girl at most.  The clients were not waiting on another drink, but rather waiting their turn to be with a girl.

As we gave the "waitress her invitation, we could see the helplessness in her eyes.  Fear.  Dependence.  Slavery.  She quickly shot a glance to her boss numerous times, asking for permission to receive the invitation.

Below is a photo of us preparing the gift baskets for the girls.

We had breakfast together, a time of worship and a message about our worth in Jesus and how He restores us in His love.

Preparing the gifts.

Please join us in praying for these girls who are enslaved.

Catch The Wave Conference in Mazatlán:

This past month I had the opportunity to attend a leader's conference put on by YWAM Mazatlán for Mexico and Central America.  Below is a picture of the conference.

Praying for Mexico and Central America

New Season:

I will be joining YWAM Mazatlán to train alongside a team of others that I have worked with at YWAM Chapala.  The YWAM vision is multiplication and empowering youth to know God and make Him known.  We are training as a team to launch a new YWAM base in the city of Guadalajara where I will be able to train others and partner with other ministries in human trafficking, orphan work, mercy ministries, etc.. 

This has been something that God has put on my heart.  Instead of starting and leading new projects as a foreigner, He is calling me to disciple and lift up the younger generation of Mexicans so that they can go out and do more.  

I felt the Lord tell me to make the move in August, following the completion of my Master's Degree in Biblical Counseling and finishing my classes with Fire International School of Supernatural Ministry.  I will also be utilizing these next two months to continue reaching out to the girls on the street.

My Heart Behind This Transition:

Over the last few years I have been involved in a number of projects and shortly after God has asked me to surrender those projects.  And though this can appear as inconsistent with a general lack of continuity, and though I was frustrated at times not being able to finish anything, God has clearly spoken to me that these years have been to develop my ability to hear and obey His voice, fully surrender to Him.  It has all been part of His preparation for this new season of being intentional as I move forward.

So there you go.  There's my heart, fully rooted in Him.

Current Needs:

1. Prayer
1. These next 2 months reaching out to the girls on the street.
2. Being intentional in completing my master's degree.
3. This upcoming weekend we will be going on a mission trip to Salamanca as part of the Supernatural School of Ministry.
2. Financial
1. One Time Moving Expenses. $200- Gas and toll roads from Guadalajara to Mazatlán.
2. Health Insurance $65/month- A requirement of training at YWAM Mazatlán is having health care coverage.
3. Increased Lodging and Food Costs $150/month

Thank you for believing in me and for hanging in with me as I seek God’s heart and serve Him.