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October News!

It’s a Boy!

We are excited to announce that baby Collins is a BOY! We are so thankful for his life and God’s protection over him and Sarah during these past months.

Orphan Care Opportunities


In August we had another opportunity to visit Niños de México. On this trip Chris shared a devotional with the girls on the life of Joseph, and Sarah taught the girls how to make chocolate chip cookies!



We’ve also had opportunities to visit the DIF, the government orphanage here in Puebla. The kids here are in such great need, but we are so thankful for the power of the gospel to change their lives.

Greek Exegesis Class

Greek class is going well. The students are working hard and learning a lot!

Mentoring at the Seminary

We have had great opportunities to develop relationships with Seminary students through the mentoring program, sharing meals at the Seminary, having them over to our house, and even playing soccer with them.

Orientation

As part of our orientation, in September we traveled a few hours north to spend several days with another Camino Global missionary family. They live in a small town where they run a coffee shop and community center where they teach English and guitar classes and have Bible studies. Their main focus is church planting and the church meets on their property. They celebrated their 9th anniversary service while we were there.

Serving with Mission Teams

We had the opportunity in August to serve alongside some teams who came to visit other Camino missionaries. We helped with work projects in a nearby village constructing a house and a church building.

Pray for Us!

Pray for continued health for Sarah and baby.
Pray for opportunities to share Christ with neighbors.
Pray for continued opportunities to serve in orphan care.

Thank you!
Your fellow servants,

Chris and Sarah Collins

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