May/June Events

I may need to introduce myself to you. It's been a while since my last blog, so I'll try to catch you up on some of the things that have been happening in our corner of the world. The most precious event was the visit of our daughter, Ashley. She was with us for two weeks. The first week was uneventful because the students here were in exams. Week two was a bit more adventurous as she got to see a bit of the city with a few of the youth. She "palled" around with us going to all our activities. She took in two Wednesday nights with the Youth Group. She's fairly adept at understanding enough Spanish to know what's happening around her. I think if she stayed here for a while, she would pick up Spanish quite easily--she's her little brother's big sister in that way. Her last day was full of fun as we visited the beautiful beaches of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo before she flew out in the late afternoon. We spent a few hours with some of the AIMers from various parts of Mexico--really neat young adults--inspiring!

While Ashley was here we celebrated Logan's 9th birthday. How can it be that he's already 9 years old? We had a fun party. Bernard's a great dad in taking the boys to the soccer field for a few games and pinata. Meanwhile Ash and I made pizza. Ash was amazed that a kid's party would last until 11:00 pm. It's a night-life here in Mexico!!









We continue with our weekly activities and studies. Our Monday night leaders' group has gotten a bit smaller, but it still continues to be a highlight of our week. God is raising up some great leaders. We pray for more leaders to train. Those prayer-warriors reading this are invited to offer a prayer for upcoming leaders: Rosy and Fransisco, Claudia and Tato, and Marco and Junuen.

Tuesday continues to be my "jail" day. Our little group has grown from three gals to six. Two of the girls were released this week so we're down to four. It's a real joy to visit with them each week. We feed them spiritually, then feast on food we bring. You've never seen gals eat until you see our friends devour every morsel we bring them. They are so very grateful for the food, as well as necessities like toilet paper, shampoo, soap, etc. It's a privilege to be God's ambassadors at that place. The girls enjoyed Ashley's presence, too. Please pray for: Robin, Carla, Angeles, and Lupita-that the truth of God's Word and Power will continue to change their hearts. Thank God for Carmen and Imelda, sisters who accompany me each week. Both are tireless servants of God. They represent our Master beautifully.
Tuesday evenings is our standing date with Dimas and Paty, our neighbours around the corner. This is their first study of the Word of God. They are keen to learn, but their shoe shop monopolizes much of their time, so they often choose not to come. We still leave the evening open for them, praying that they will show. They are a precious couple.

Bernard studies with Ancelmo each Wednesday morning. He has been visiting with us for a few months. He's asking some very good questions. Pray for his salvation.
Our team gathers for chatting and prayer each Wednesday morning/afternoon. This gives us opportunity to catch up with what God is doing in each of our lives, and in the lives of those God has given us to influence. We never cease to be amazed at the things He does in lives because of, and often, in spite of us!!! God is faithful as we strive to work along with Him.
Wednesdays is my night to lead a group study. The study consists of several mature Christians, as well as those who have yet to claim Jesus as their Saviour. We are concluding with the study of Acts, which included Galatians, parts of Hebrews and I /II Thessalonians. Our next study will include I and II Corinthians. Please pray for Gina, who is only a step away from claiming Jesus as her Saviour; Cesar who is just beginning his journey; Sarah, who is tormented by mental and emotional issues--May Jesus release her of these chains!
Meanwhile, Bernard spends time with our dear friends, Lorena and Javier, in our home. Both continue to grow as they journey with Jesus. Lorena is a Christian. Javier is, for the first time, studying, and seriously looking at this man named Jesus. Please pray that his heart will soften toward his need for a Saviour.

Thursday is our "study" day, as well as a day to slip in other opportunities that come up. The last three weeks have been filled with marriage counseling with one of our young couples. It doesn't look promising. It hurts our hearts for them as a couple and their two young children. How cunning is the enemy!!! Please offer up prayers for "couple X", as well as for us-asking for wisdom in helping them.
Thursday evening is Bernard's group study where he mentors Rosi and Fransisco. It's a dynamic group with many new seekers. Pray that the seeds sown will fall in fertile soil, grow, and produce a hundred-fold!
Meanwhile I enjoy spending time with Karina, a precious University student from the first LST project. She is growing in her faith. She never used to pray because she didn't know how, nor thought it was an option for her. After studying about prayer, we prayed together, then I challenged her to pray every day. Most weeks she reports that she prays all the time, and has her sister praying with her now. How exciting is THAT??? It only comes from the power of God. Please pray that Karina's faith continues to grow from "being a good person" to having a relationship with Jesus.

Friday morning is scheduled for the orphans' home. We don't attend every Friday. Our role is to support the team. We try to be with them at "Casa Hogar"once a month, then gather them every two or three months for prayer and celebration of what God is doing in those young boys' lives. Our dear friend, Sharon Fox, donated Spanish Bibles to all the boys and the workers who listen in on the studies. Many treat their Bibles as cherished treasures!! What a gift! Please pray for those young hearts who are learning about the One who created them. Thank God for our amazing team: Blanca, Imelda, Monica and Sergio.
Friday afternoons give me a chance to spend a few hours with Gina. She's expressed her need for a Saviour who will clean her of her sin. We continue to look at Jesus--Who is He? What are His claims and promises? She sees truth easily. She realized her need. Pray that the enemy does not snatch the growing seeds from her heart.
Sometimes we end our work week with Dimas and Paty if they were not able to come on Tuesday evening.

Saturday and Sunday afternoons are spent at our Missionary Retreat "casita" called Memaw's Manor that was a legacy gift from my sweet mother who passed away two years ago. It's a great little place to invite those we want to get to know better. We walk on the beach and enjoy one of the surrounding pools. We grill; we eat; we fellowship. It keeps us healthy and gives Logan and his friends plenty of running room. Thank you, Lord for my mother's gift!!!

Logan continues to learn many things: Spanish school, English homeschool, karate, fireworks. The last is his passion. It makes me a bit nervous, but he gets more than his share of Science experiments!! The internet is quite the information resource! He has tons of friends with whom he runs around the neighbourhood. It's a GOOD place to raise an adventurous boy!! Please pray that he will grow to be a mighty servant of God. Would you also pray for Kresten and Ashley who are now adults, but who are far, far away from us? Kresten is working in Weyburn this summer with a petroleum company. (No, it's NOT British Petroleum) Ashley has finished her Continuing Care Program at SIAST, and will graduate June 25!! We are SO very proud of her. Wish we could be there to cheer her on the stage--This is the biggest sacrifice we make being here in Mexico. She has already landed a job in the hospital--just where she wanted to be!! We miss our kids so much, but trust that God loves them EVEN more than we do!

Thank you for your interest in the blog. Thank you for all those prayer warriors who bring our family, the team, the church, and the work before the ONE who changes hearts and lives. Our invitation is always open to have you come and visit. (A word to the wise: It's TOO hot in the summer. Plan to come in the winter months. We are melting right now before the rains set in.)

May God's blessings abound in your corner of the world as our blessings abound here. We serve a faithful and mighty God.
For the Krogsgaards,
Alicia