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Summer Update


New House!

Many of you know we have been praying for a new place to rent, closer to the children’s homes. The Lord has provided a place for us, a house in a very beautiful neighborhood within walking distance of the children’s homes, and still only about 10 minutes’ drive from the Seminary. We are hoping this will be a good place for us to settle for years to come, and we’re praying we’ll have good opportunities to reach out to neighbors here. Praise God for this answer to prayer!

Orphan Care



We are thrilled that God recently brought about the opening of a girls’ home, Casa Nueva Vida (New Life Home) near the boys’ home. We were able to be at the house to receive them the day they arrived, and we got them some delicious tacos al pastor for lunch. Marco, the house dad, asked me to share devotionals with the girls, and we are excited to develop relationships with both the house parents and the girls. We’re also thankful for continued opportunities to serve at the boys’ home, Nuevos Comienzos (New Beginnings), and we pray God will continue to give us good opportunities there as well to speak into the boys’ lives.

Puebla Bible Seminary

Classes start in just a few days at Puebla Bible Seminary! This semester I will be teaching 2 classes: Greek I and Pentateuch & Historical Books. I have been working hard the last few weeks to prepare for these classes, reading potential textbooks and preparing the structure and syllabus for each class. I’m really excited about teaching these classes, and I feel like I’ve already learned a lot in my preparation.


Church Ministry

We recently joined a new church plant called Iglesia Bautista Ágape, and we’re thrilled to be part of this ministry. We are working together with a young pastor and his wife, Miguel and Génesis. Pastor Miguel graduated from Puebla Bible Seminary and is currently working on a Master’s degree in theology. We really enjoy serving together with them in church ministry.

Chris teaching Sunday School

Music practice before the service

Thank you all for your prayers and support for us as we serve here in Puebla, Mexico. We could not do this without you!!

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