Mission Tour Brings Blessings, Encouragement, and Energy

On October 8th, Missionary Brad Krause and his wife Heidi headed from their home in Leon, Mexico, to the Midwest. They spent the next week-plus visiting schools and congregations in the area. Their purpose: to tell others the good news of what's going on in Mexico.

Here are a few pictures* from their October 2011 mission tour**:





I love it when places get into Mexico! Note the flag...



and pinata...







and the potlucks! Always appreciated...



The Krauses gave presentations in congregations and schools during their week-plus visit. While they loved the chance to get back and experience a bit of the U.S.A., they found the fellowship with other Christians especially uplifting.

"As part of a church body, and publicly serving on behalf of them, it was a good chance to show others what God is doing with their offerings," says Krause. "I felt privileged to be able to go back and do that."

Heidi also had a chance to share in the presentations, focusing on life in Mexico. "The day to day here can seem mundane," she says. "But sharing with others get me excited to go back. I feel so privileged that God would choose us, of all people, to go to Mexico."

The visit was made complete with a few other favorites: the Krauses got to be Stateside while their favorite baseball team - the Brewers - were in the playoffs of the World Series. And they enjoyed long-missed foods not available in Mexico. "We went to Dairy Queen about three times," they recall. "The pumpkin blizzards - they can't be beat!"

Special thanks to the congregations and schools that warmly accepted the Krauses while they were back. And thanks to the Krauses for sharing news of Mexico with others, and we wish you continued blessings as you serve south of the border.

* photos courtesy of Cindy Krause and Missionary Brad Krause

**comments of photos courtesy of me :)