Summer Kid’s Club
Ministry News
We have had a verybusy, but productive summer.
We had two groups come this summer. Both groups were a blessing in our ministry, both in the community and within the church. Because of the influence of the groups, one man has decided to study because he wants to get into church planting. We also are following up with people in our community from the two kid’s club weeks.
The first group came from Northwest Baptist Church in Bradenton, FL. They helped at an orphanage, did evangelism at a local hospital, passed out invitations to our summer kids clubs, and painted our ministry center.
The second group from Bible Baptist Church in Kokomo, IN did a week of sports camps and did a marriage conference for our church. It was a great week of soccer, basketball, and crafts. It was the first year we offered crafts, and that was a big hit, even for the parents.
The following week, we had a VBS. We had two Mexican summer missionaries who helped us put on the VBS along with some young people from our church. Several kids trusted in Christ as their Savior.
Overall, the summer was very busy, but very profitable. One family in our church wants to get involved in church planting. Others made different decisions as well. We got new contacts in the community. Next year, we hope that 2 or 3 of our young people will serve as summer missionaries in other cities in Mexico.
Three men in our church are starting seminary in September. All three are in their 40’s and all are interested in the ministry. They will be studying online and getting a 2 year associates degree. Bryan taught them and others in the church a class on Bible interpretation in May and June. Now, we are studying about spiritual gifts. Starting next month, Bryan will be teaching them how to teach the Bible, and then get them involved in teaching in church. We have a lot to do this year to get them ready to handle things while we are in the U.S. in the fall of 2018.
Overall, things are going well. We were averaging 50-55 on Sundays, but we’ve lost two families recently. We are happy with the commitment and faithfulness that we are seeing from many of our people.
Family News
Susan is in the U.S. Her grandmother passed away, and she flew up for the funeral. She was supposed to return today, but because of Hurricane Harvey, she won’t be able to return until Monday.
The kids had a fun summer. In Sunday school, the teacher asked what they like doing in their free time, and Aaron said, “I like it when groups from the U.S. stay at my house.” They started their school year. This is Josh’s last year with us before he goes off to college. Nathan is starting his first year of school.
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