We took a quick getaway to Guadalajara over the holidays. This is a picture of us on the second level of a tour bus, which was the perfect way to see some of the city's highlights (and eat copious amounts of bananas and spicy chips, according to the girls). Guadalajara is about a 9-hour drive from Torreon - not bad considering the far distances we often have to cover in Mexico.
We returned home feeling fresh and relaxed. This week we're getting ready for Mike's upcoming trips. After being in Torreon for nearly three months (the first time since 2007 that he's been home this long), Mike will travel to Puebla and Sonora later this month.
In Puebla he'll attend the annual Mexico-Mequon workshop, and in Sonora he'll install two Mexican pastors to help out Missionary Ron Baerbock. Both of these places take about a full day of travel to get to. And when he returns home from these visits, he'll schedule trips to visit the other congregations in Mexico during the rest of the year (see a map here).
Travel is an important part of mission work in Mexico. It's a big country, and many miles separate the congregations. As field coordinator of the field, it's important for Mike to personally keep in touch with the various pastors, lay leaders, and congregations. During his visits, he encourages the pastors and offers further instruction and guidance to the congregations as needed.
Pray for safe travels and good health for our family this year, that we may continue to serve God in Mexico. Our prayer is that He grant the same to you.
We returned home feeling fresh and relaxed. This week we're getting ready for Mike's upcoming trips. After being in Torreon for nearly three months (the first time since 2007 that he's been home this long), Mike will travel to Puebla and Sonora later this month.
In Puebla he'll attend the annual Mexico-Mequon workshop, and in Sonora he'll install two Mexican pastors to help out Missionary Ron Baerbock. Both of these places take about a full day of travel to get to. And when he returns home from these visits, he'll schedule trips to visit the other congregations in Mexico during the rest of the year (see a map here).
Travel is an important part of mission work in Mexico. It's a big country, and many miles separate the congregations. As field coordinator of the field, it's important for Mike to personally keep in touch with the various pastors, lay leaders, and congregations. During his visits, he encourages the pastors and offers further instruction and guidance to the congregations as needed.
Pray for safe travels and good health for our family this year, that we may continue to serve God in Mexico. Our prayer is that He grant the same to you.
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