We've all had it--you know, that deer-in-the head-light expression. That's a bit of what we are feeling like this morning as I contemplate all the "new' things in our lives these last few days. This big, empty house echos because most of our few things are packed in Glenn's trailer outside. The boys are stirring in their make-shift beds, and the roosters have been crowing us up for quite a while. Today is Saturday, Krogsgaard moving day!
The first "new" in our lives is our house. We gather our few belongings and head for our awaiting house in Lazaro Cardenas. It is with mixed emotions that we say good-bye to Playa Azul. Little seven year old eyes filled with tears as Logan said good-bye to friends that came over to play last night. It hurts to leave those whom have become so dear in such a short time. However, we feel confident that this move is better for our work. We will be closer to those with whom we are spending study and mentor time. It won't be long before those same seven year old feet and hands are running and playing with "new" friends in our "new" neighbourhood. Our "new" address is:
La Familia Krogsgaard
Calle Santos Degollado No. 253
Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan
Mexico CP 60956
(Yikes, I hope our street name is not a self-fulfilling prophesy. We have just learned that we will be living on "Beheaded Saints Street".)
Our Texas vonage phone number will remain the same, but it will not be connected until the middle or end of next week. We will be phoneless and internetless for a while! (That will be "new", too!)
Another "new' in our lives are our visas. We had a safe, but long trip to the border. We enjoyed spending time with Bob and Patti Grigg in San Antonio. They were gracious hosts as we stayed a bit longer than we had expected. We had several highlights of the trip: worshiping with the house church that meets at the Griggs home; spending time with Bern's sister, Wendy, and brother-in-law, Bill, at the Riverwalk and the Alamo; and spending Sunday afternoon in the lovely home of Carolyn and Lynn Anderson. It was a good trip, and we are grateful for our "new" six month visas.
We have been in the "investigation" mode of buying a "new" vehicle. We have been grateful for the Buick Lesabre that my mother left us. Being nine years old, like us all, it has its health issues. While in Texas we checked out some more rugged vehicles that can handle the Mexican roads and topes (speed humps). The Toyota RAV 4 seems to have a good rating. On our way home, we also stopped by the Toyota dealership in Morelia. With the dollar/peso exchange, it would be a good time for us to buy here in Mexico, but car registration, insurance, and other expenses seem to be much higher for a Mexican car. So, being cautious buyers, we're thinking of putting a bit of repair work into the ol' Buick and try to keep it running a bit longer. In the last 30 minutes of our trip a truck threw a substantial stone onto the windshield, so we now look through a "new" one inch stone hole (sigh).
Logan is doing well with his "new" stitches in his foot. He enjoys showing them off to everyone who is willing to look. Is that a "boy" thing? He was sad he couldn't take a "last swim" in the pool.
We look forward to worshiping in the "new" building again. We missed our family while we were away from them last Sunday. We gathered for our Thursday cell group, and we immediately realized how much we had missed our dear family and friends from Mexico. We are so very grateful to have the privilege to minister here in Lazaro. We say it often, but can't say it enough--thank you to all who support us monetarily and in prayer. We look forward to the many people we will meet in our "new" neighbourhood. We would love to hear from you so we can hear all about your "news".
Until next week (hoping we will be "connected" by then),
Bernard, Alicia and Logan Krogsgaard.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Changes All Around Us
What's the saying: The only constant thing is CHANGE? We are feeling the impact of these words on several levels. The church has made a move from its original house to a more permanent location, as I had written last week. We are feeling growing pains of leaving the comfortable "known" to create a "new normal" in our present location. The church is very excited about the change.
Our family is also feeling the effects of change. Somewhat suddenly we have made the decision to move from our much loved life in Playa Azul to the city of Lazaro Cardenas. We appreciate the prayers of those of you who were following our decision-making days these last week. It has been a difficult decision for us. However, allow me to tell you how clearly God called us to Lazaro.
As the church contemplated the need to change to a bigger location, Bernard and I both began to think of our family's need to move into Lazaro. The clincher is: neither of us knew the other was thinking of such a change. Our first five months in Playa Azul have been perfect in helping us renew our Spanish, getting Logan used to Mexican life, and forming relationships. However, as our responsibilities have grown with the care of the baby Christians, we have found ourselves making the twenty minute trek from Playa to Lazaro up to ten times a week. We also have had to give up various opportunities within the city because we live "out of town". One afternoon, after touring the new church building, I commented to Bernard, "Maybe we should look at trying to find a house near the building." Bernard's mouth dropped as he said, "That was just what I have been thinking." So, off we went to look at the possibilities. Our dear friend, Daisy, helped us several weeks by calling and directing us to various houses for rent. Unfortunately most were more that our budget allowed, and those that we could consider were "real fixer-uppers". As it seemed that finding a house in Lazaro was not a possibility, we strangely felt relived. We were lamenting leaving our lovely community in which we had fit in so well. We lamented leaving the school and other social activities, as well as the beautiful beaches that were accessible to Logan. We lamented leaving the pool that refreshes us as we continue to adjust to the tropical heat, and where so many of Logan's friends come to play. We were ready to accept the fact that driving would have to be a part of our lives. I continued to pray for God's guidance and began to be quite specific with God in what it would take for me to leave Playa. I prayed that we would make our decision based on what was best for the work of which we have been given the opportunity to join. There were four "requirements" for which I prayed concerning a house in Lazaro: 1) that it be close to the new building 2) that it be within our budget 3) that there be plenty of room for our family and to host groups for Bible Study, as well as for entertaining. 4) that there be an extra bedroom to host visitors from Canada and the United States. We both felt at peace should we need to remain in Playa Azul.
Last Sunday, we decided to take another drive through the area near the church building. We soon found ourselves in a little area we had not yet driven. Suddenly, from the back seat, Logan shouted, "Casa en renta!" (House for rent). Sure enough, directly behind the building there stood the nicest little house we'd ever seen. Stopping to write down the telephone number, we decided that the rent would be more than our budget allowed. However, we called our ever so accommodating friend to ask her to call about the specifics of the house. Daisy phoned right back with the good news that the house was actually cheaper than what we are paying in Playa Azul. Two of the four requirements had been met. Daisy made an appointment for the afternoon to see the house. Trying not to be anxious, I prayed that God would guide our decision. Four o'clock finally came when we met the owners at the house. Walking into the living/dining room, I thought it was a possibility. Then when we saw that it had four bedrooms upstairs, TWO guest rooms rather than just one, I knew God had His hand in this house. Although not perfect, it did surpass the four requirements that I had decided were needed in order to make a move to Laz
aro. Because the "find" was so sudden after deciding we would be content to stay in Playa, Bernard wasn't as sure as I seemed to be that this was the house for us. As we tallied the pros and cons, I told Bernard of the prayer I had been praying those last few days. The next day we asked to go back to the house. As soon as Bernard walked in for the second time, he too felt that it was God's provision to us in order to move into Lazaro. We told the owners we would take the house. Our possession date is Feb. 26!
Why do we ever doubt the workings of our God in our lives??? In comparison to what some of our loved ones are having to deal with in their lives, deciding on moving from one rented house to another is a very small decision. Yet, God cares about the details in our lives. We have no idea what plans He has for us in leading us to make this move. We are sad to say good-bye to Playa Azul, but we do look forward to opportunities of being closer to the baby Christians and their friends in Lazaro.
We were again encouraged today as we attended a birthday party for the grandson of our precious friend in Playa, Lena. As soon as we sat down we were introduced to a young man named Jorge. As it turns out, Jorge is a student at the technical school that is down the street from our new church building in Lazaro. He was so very excited when we told him that we planned to make English conversation classes available from our building. We already have our first reader!!!--and we haven't even made the move yet.
We are also encouraged to know that one of our newer Sunday visitors works at the library in the technical school. She has offered to show us around and invite the students to our services, as well as to our English conversation classes. We have to shake our heads and wonder what God is "up to". It's so much fun serving such a masterful orchestrator. He is so very faithful as we pray to come in contact with those who do not yet know Him. I know He is doing the same for you in your corner of the world as you live to represent Him as His ambassador.
As you read this, we are in the Texas. It was getting close to the time when we had to make a border run to renew our visitors' visas. We learned that Bernard's sister and brother-in-law would be in Austin on Feb. 21, so we decided to head that way to see them for a day as we secured new visas. Seeing them will be the silver lining in the dreaded two-day drive to the border. Please pray for our safety and ease of entry back into Mexico.
Until next week...
Bernard, Alicia and Logan Krogsgaard
Our family is also feeling the effects of change. Somewhat suddenly we have made the decision to move from our much loved life in Playa Azul to the city of Lazaro Cardenas. We appreciate the prayers of those of you who were following our decision-making days these last week. It has been a difficult decision for us. However, allow me to tell you how clearly God called us to Lazaro.
As the church contemplated the need to change to a bigger location, Bernard and I both began to think of our family's need to move into Lazaro. The clincher is: neither of us knew the other was thinking of such a change. Our first five months in Playa Azul have been perfect in helping us renew our Spanish, getting Logan used to Mexican life, and forming relationships. However, as our responsibilities have grown with the care of the baby Christians, we have found ourselves making the twenty minute trek from Playa to Lazaro up to ten times a week. We also have had to give up various opportunities within the city because we live "out of town". One afternoon, after touring the new church building, I commented to Bernard, "Maybe we should look at trying to find a house near the building." Bernard's mouth dropped as he said, "That was just what I have been thinking." So, off we went to look at the possibilities. Our dear friend, Daisy, helped us several weeks by calling and directing us to various houses for rent. Unfortunately most were more that our budget allowed, and those that we could consider were "real fixer-uppers". As it seemed that finding a house in Lazaro was not a possibility, we strangely felt relived. We were lamenting leaving our lovely community in which we had fit in so well. We lamented leaving the school and other social activities, as well as the beautiful beaches that were accessible to Logan. We lamented leaving the pool that refreshes us as we continue to adjust to the tropical heat, and where so many of Logan's friends come to play. We were ready to accept the fact that driving would have to be a part of our lives. I continued to pray for God's guidance and began to be quite specific with God in what it would take for me to leave Playa. I prayed that we would make our decision based on what was best for the work of which we have been given the opportunity to join. There were four "requirements" for which I prayed concerning a house in Lazaro: 1) that it be close to the new building 2) that it be within our budget 3) that there be plenty of room for our family and to host groups for Bible Study, as well as for entertaining. 4) that there be an extra bedroom to host visitors from Canada and the United States. We both felt at peace should we need to remain in Playa Azul.
Last Sunday, we decided to take another drive through the area near the church building. We soon found ourselves in a little area we had not yet driven. Suddenly, from the back seat, Logan shouted, "Casa en renta!" (House for rent). Sure enough, directly behind the building there stood the nicest little house we'd ever seen. Stopping to write down the telephone number, we decided that the rent would be more than our budget allowed. However, we called our ever so accommodating friend to ask her to call about the specifics of the house. Daisy phoned right back with the good news that the house was actually cheaper than what we are paying in Playa Azul. Two of the four requirements had been met. Daisy made an appointment for the afternoon to see the house. Trying not to be anxious, I prayed that God would guide our decision. Four o'clock finally came when we met the owners at the house. Walking into the living/dining room, I thought it was a possibility. Then when we saw that it had four bedrooms upstairs, TWO guest rooms rather than just one, I knew God had His hand in this house. Although not perfect, it did surpass the four requirements that I had decided were needed in order to make a move to Laz
aro. Because the "find" was so sudden after deciding we would be content to stay in Playa, Bernard wasn't as sure as I seemed to be that this was the house for us. As we tallied the pros and cons, I told Bernard of the prayer I had been praying those last few days. The next day we asked to go back to the house. As soon as Bernard walked in for the second time, he too felt that it was God's provision to us in order to move into Lazaro. We told the owners we would take the house. Our possession date is Feb. 26!Why do we ever doubt the workings of our God in our lives??? In comparison to what some of our loved ones are having to deal with in their lives, deciding on moving from one rented house to another is a very small decision. Yet, God cares about the details in our lives. We have no idea what plans He has for us in leading us to make this move. We are sad to say good-bye to Playa Azul, but we do look forward to opportunities of being closer to the baby Christians and their friends in Lazaro.
We were again encouraged today as we attended a birthday party for the grandson of our precious friend in Playa, Lena. As soon as we sat down we were introduced to a young man named Jorge. As it turns out, Jorge is a student at the technical school that is down the street from our new church building in Lazaro. He was so very excited when we told him that we planned to make English conversation classes available from our building. We already have our first reader!!!--and we haven't even made the move yet.
We are also encouraged to know that one of our newer Sunday visitors works at the library in the technical school. She has offered to show us around and invite the students to our services, as well as to our English conversation classes. We have to shake our heads and wonder what God is "up to". It's so much fun serving such a masterful orchestrator. He is so very faithful as we pray to come in contact with those who do not yet know Him. I know He is doing the same for you in your corner of the world as you live to represent Him as His ambassador.
As you read this, we are in the Texas. It was getting close to the time when we had to make a border run to renew our visitors' visas. We learned that Bernard's sister and brother-in-law would be in Austin on Feb. 21, so we decided to head that way to see them for a day as we secured new visas. Seeing them will be the silver lining in the dreaded two-day drive to the border. Please pray for our safety and ease of entry back into Mexico.
Until next week...
Bernard, Alicia and Logan Krogsgaard
Sunday, February 15, 2009
First Sunday Celebration
It was a great day of celebration as about seventy of our church family and guests gathered to honour our Lord and Master in our new building. Last week was filled with lots of activity as we got the building ready for today. We all feel so very blessed to be in a place that will give us room to grow. We're located on one of the main streets in Lazaro, four blocks from a large technical school. We ar
e excited about the many things God will do through the use of this building. What a gift He has given us. Of course, Bernard and I are thinking it would be a great place to host English conversation classes. College students will be passing by on their way to school, and we will be waiting!!! The music that comes from the building as the music team practices has already attracted curious onlookers. We look forward to growing and maturing here. Enjoy the photos of our first Sunday celebration in our new "home".
Alfredo, Paulina and Jenny prepare the Lord's Supper
Jennifer prepares to man the computer power point
A crowd of about 70 gathers on Feb 15, 2009
The Music Team leads us into meaningful worship
Jessy, Coral, and Caroline blend beautifully
One of the most inviting aspects of La Comunidad de Cristo is the music. We are so very blessed to have such talent among us.
What a sweet aroma to God!
Alicia talks about the symbol of the cross before communion
Maria has such a sweet heart for God as she shares His Word.
We nail our prayers of thanks on the cross as we think of the sacrifice that Jesus made for us.
Bernard makes the tough decision not to preach his sermon since we have gone over time by quite a bit...He'll be up again on March 15 with the topic "The light of the world"
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Exciting Times for the Baby Church of Lazaro Cardenas
Today was our last celebration time in the house located at 169 Calle Melchor Ocampo. We have officially outgrown our present facility. Three weeks ago it was suggested by several that we begin looking for another meeting place for our Sunday Celebrations. Within days a possible location had been found. Wanting the majority's input, the church met at "Santa Sed" (Holy Thirst) Restaurant/Grill after our service on Sunday, Jan 18. We decided to pray for guidance during the week and make a decision the following Sunday. Last Sunday it was decided that "Santa Sed", although not perfect in all ways, would be a good move for La Comunidad de Cristo. It is located on one of the main streets in Lazaro. It is easy for newcomers to find. It gives us plenty of auditorium space. Because it is close to the Technological Institute of Lazaro Cardenas, it would be a great location to host FriendSpeak and Let's Start Talking sessions. After a bit of paint, some work on the children's class area, new signage, and the installation of air conditioning, we are hoping to meet together for the first time next Sunday, Feb 15. There is excitement in the air, and it's a good time to remember who we are and for what purpose we exist.
Today we had a bit of a smaller crowd, but we counted 35 teens to adults and 15 children. Many of those were visitors. There have been several Sundays when we just didn't have enough space nor cha
irs for everyone. Our cell groups are growing and visitors are looking for ways they, too, may fit in and serve in this baby church!!! We continue to be amazed at the workings of God in so many lives. What a privilege it is to be ambassadors among these beautiful people!!! We can hardly wait until some of our supporters come to visit. We are profoundly thankful for each individual and church that makes it possible for our family to be here in Playa Azul/Lazaro Cardenas. We love what we are doing at this stage of our lives!Not only are things changing in the church, things are changing in the lives of team mates, Tammy and Malcolm Pointon. Great news came on Wednesday as they learned that they had become grandparents. Malcolm insists that he's too young to be a G'pa, so he says he just became a "tio" (uncle). Their daughter, Stephanie and her husband, Ivan, welcomed their first child, Ethan, into the world a week earlier than expected. Tammy didn't make it to Lubbock, Texas before Ethan was born, but she is now enjoying taking care of her daughter and grandson for a few weeks. Grandpa, I mean TIO, will join the family Monday, then he's off to New Zealand for a five week business trip for his Mexico real estate/construction company. We look forward to Stephanie, Ivan, and baby Ethan joining the work here toward the end of this year. It will be a great advantage having a Mexican preacher for our congregation. Malcolm communicates extremely well (for a gringo), but a Mexican wi
ll always relate more effectively to the Mexicans. While Malcolm is gone, it will be a great opportunity for several of the baby Christians to prepare and deliver a portion of God's truth to the congregation. No doubt it will be a time of growth and maturation as the Mexicans take more ownership and responsibility in the existence of La Comunidad de Cristo.Decisions are also needing to be made for our family. As I have mentioned before, we are toying with the idea of moving from Playa Azul to Lazaro Cardenas. Our hearts are torn in two directions. We love our living situation and the community of which we have so easily become a part. However, as cell group leaders/trainers, we find that we miss being close to our church family members and visitors. Now with the church building being more accessible to the people of Lazaro, we would love to be available for FriendSpeak sessions at the building. We've put out the fleece by perusing the neighbourhood around the building. We have viewed several houses, but have found the rent to be too high. We continue to ask for guidance and wisdom concerning this important decision. We want to be accessible to the the church and visitors, yet we want to continue with the good we are doing here in Playa Azul. We also want what is best for Logan. He is such a trooper that he's in agreement with whatever decision we make. What a great kid he is!!! Would you join in prayer with us concerning our future location?
We love hearing from you. Until next week's blog,
Blessings from the Krogsgaards,
Bernard, Alicia, and Logan
Sunday, February 1, 2009
CONTEMPLATIONS-Part 2- of the Future
Thank you for all the positive feed-back so many have given concerning our family's blog. I love writing about the wonderful things God continues to do in our lives. I consider it my "gratitude journal" as I contemplate the week of adventuring with God. This week was no exception. Our greatest blessing was a visit from Benjy and Carolyn Brednich, their three precious boys, and Benjy's brother, Burk. The week-end was a whirlwind of ac
tivity and conversation. The house was WAY too quiet after they left. God continues to bless this family in Mexico City as they touch many lives in the name of Jesus. Logan is already asking when we can visit them.
Another blessing of the week was the opportunity for "La Comunidad de Cristo" to tour a prospective building for the use of our work as we touch the lives of those in Lazaro Cardenas. We have outgrown our present building!!!! What a wonderful problem to face! It was quite overwhelming to witness about 2o of us gather in the building originally named "Santa Sed" (Holy Thirst) and lift our prayers to God for guidance and wisdom as we consider our future.
CONTEMPLATIONS OF THE FUTURE (part 2) It seems that not only is the baby church in Lazaro Cardenas considering its future, but the Krogsgaards have done their share of contemplating and praying about their future, as well. Last week we wrote about our journey that led us to this place at this time in our lives. This week we would like to share our dreams and vision for our future in Mexico.
One of the reasons we were drawn to the team in Lazaro Cardenas was the visionary spirit of Malcolm Pointon. He cast his vision of equipping planters and establishing churches along the Mexican coast, and we wanted to be a part of that exciting work. Our present ministry is to walk along side the baby Christians, helping them to individually and communally live out an ever-growing relationship with God among the people of Lazaro Cardenas.
The other team families are supported by their Mexican real estate/construction businesses. Bernard and I have chosen to be fully supported by churches and individuals so that we are able to minister full-time with La Comunidad de Cristo.
We have been encouraged with the desire of so many to help support us here in Mexico. Saskatoon Church of Christ, Mountain View in Dauphin, Manitoba, Moose Mountain at Kenosee Lake, and many individuals have generously added us to their 2009 monthly budgets. Swift Current and many other individuals have gifted us with donations so that we have support until June 2009!!! We are extremely grateful for the trust many have placed in us to represent Jesus as His ambassadors here in Michoacan, Mexico. Thank you.
Now that we are completely committed to the team and the work of La Comunidad de Cristo, we are in search of a supporting/sponsoring church. Our desire is to partner with a congregation that will adopt us as their missionary family. We were richly blessed with the Martinez church family in California that served as our sponsoring congregation during our Mexico City work (1987-1992). Our work became their work; we were mutually blessed. We are praying that a church is looking for a missionary family, just as we are looking for a supporting church. Our desire in a supporting church is to take on the responsibility for our salary, but even more, to become involved in our work--praying for us, sending youth for cross-culture experiences, sending Let's Start Talking teams, providing workers for various service projects (like January's medical mission). We hope to bless our supporting congregation by involving that body in our work, reporting on the workings of God, making personal visits to share in the work of the congregation in its corner of the world. We desire a supporting congregation that would participate in our excitement and vision for the Pacific Coast of Mexico!
The Saskatoon church family has been wonderful in helping us get started once again in Mexico. They have been the channel by which our funds have reached us. However, Saskatoon is heavily committed to the Sass family in Salvador, Brazil, as well as the McMillan family in India. It is our hope to partner with another congregation by June 2009 so that Saskatoon can put its full effort toward its previous foreign mission commitments.
Perhaps you are a member of a congregation that is ready to adopt a missionary family. Or, perhaps as you read about our desire to partner with a church, you can't help but think of a "perfect match" for us.
We may be contacted by e-mail or by phone. Bernard has our family resume and budget on file that can be easily sent to an interested church.
We have been praying for this partnership for several months. It is an exciting adventure to see with whom God will partner us. He has blessed us immeasurably with our support thus far.
We look forward to hearing from you with suggestions about such a partnership. Blessings to all who take the time to read about our work. Thank you to those who support us monetarily and with prayers for our growth, effectiveness and protection. We are indeed grateful to be "put in a our position for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14b)
Until next week...
Bernard, Alicia and Logan Krogsgaard
bkkrogsgaard@yahoo.com
mexsonshine@gmail.com
Vonage phone (via Texas) 1-806-853-9935
tivity and conversation. The house was WAY too quiet after they left. God continues to bless this family in Mexico City as they touch many lives in the name of Jesus. Logan is already asking when we can visit them. Another blessing of the week was the opportunity for "La Comunidad de Cristo" to tour a prospective building for the use of our work as we touch the lives of those in Lazaro Cardenas. We have outgrown our present building!!!! What a wonderful problem to face! It was quite overwhelming to witness about 2o of us gather in the building originally named "Santa Sed" (Holy Thirst) and lift our prayers to God for guidance and wisdom as we consider our future.
CONTEMPLATIONS OF THE FUTURE (part 2) It seems that not only is the baby church in Lazaro Cardenas considering its future, but the Krogsgaards have done their share of contemplating and praying about their future, as well. Last week we wrote about our journey that led us to this place at this time in our lives. This week we would like to share our dreams and vision for our future in Mexico.
One of the reasons we were drawn to the team in Lazaro Cardenas was the visionary spirit of Malcolm Pointon. He cast his vision of equipping planters and establishing churches along the Mexican coast, and we wanted to be a part of that exciting work. Our present ministry is to walk along side the baby Christians, helping them to individually and communally live out an ever-growing relationship with God among the people of Lazaro Cardenas.
The other team families are supported by their Mexican real estate/construction businesses. Bernard and I have chosen to be fully supported by churches and individuals so that we are able to minister full-time with La Comunidad de Cristo.
We have been encouraged with the desire of so many to help support us here in Mexico. Saskatoon Church of Christ, Mountain View in Dauphin, Manitoba, Moose Mountain at Kenosee Lake, and many individuals have generously added us to their 2009 monthly budgets. Swift Current and many other individuals have gifted us with donations so that we have support until June 2009!!! We are extremely grateful for the trust many have placed in us to represent Jesus as His ambassadors here in Michoacan, Mexico. Thank you.Now that we are completely committed to the team and the work of La Comunidad de Cristo, we are in search of a supporting/sponsoring church. Our desire is to partner with a congregation that will adopt us as their missionary family. We were richly blessed with the Martinez church family in California that served as our sponsoring congregation during our Mexico City work (1987-1992). Our work became their work; we were mutually blessed. We are praying that a church is looking for a missionary family, just as we are looking for a supporting church. Our desire in a supporting church is to take on the responsibility for our salary, but even more, to become involved in our work--praying for us, sending youth for cross-culture experiences, sending Let's Start Talking teams, providing workers for various service projects (like January's medical mission). We hope to bless our supporting congregation by involving that body in our work, reporting on the workings of God, making personal visits to share in the work of the congregation in its corner of the world. We desire a supporting congregation that would participate in our excitement and vision for the Pacific Coast of Mexico!
The Saskatoon church family has been wonderful in helping us get started once again in Mexico. They have been the channel by which our funds have reached us. However, Saskatoon is heavily committed to the Sass family in Salvador, Brazil, as well as the McMillan family in India. It is our hope to partner with another congregation by June 2009 so that Saskatoon can put its full effort toward its previous foreign mission commitments.
Perhaps you are a member of a congregation that is ready to adopt a missionary family. Or, perhaps as you read about our desire to partner with a church, you can't help but think of a "perfect match" for us.
We may be contacted by e-mail or by phone. Bernard has our family resume and budget on file that can be easily sent to an interested church.
We have been praying for this partnership for several months. It is an exciting adventure to see with whom God will partner us. He has blessed us immeasurably with our support thus far.
We look forward to hearing from you with suggestions about such a partnership. Blessings to all who take the time to read about our work. Thank you to those who support us monetarily and with prayers for our growth, effectiveness and protection. We are indeed grateful to be "put in a our position for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14b)
Until next week...
Bernard, Alicia and Logan Krogsgaard
bkkrogsgaard@yahoo.com
mexsonshine@gmail.com
Vonage phone (via Texas) 1-806-853-9935
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