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December 2021 Newsletter

 Puebla Bible Seminary

The semester is over and most of the students are back with their families and serving with their home churches over Christmas break. This semester I had 29 students between the three courses I taught, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to teach them the Scriptures and the biblical languages.

Group photo of this year's seminary students

At the end of the semester, we had a time of food and fellowship with each class, and it was meaningful to hear all that the students had learned throughout the semester and how they’ve grown in their relationship with God and knowledge of His Word. We ended the semester with a fellowship of all the students and staff around a campfire, with games, singing, testimonies, and carne asada. I especially enjoyed hearing the testimonies of the students and what God has done in their lives.

My Pentateuch students

My Greek students

Singing Christmas songs around a bonfire

New Life and New Beginnings Children’s Homes

Several of the children had birthdays in November, and we were invited to celebrate with some of them. Sarah’s cakes and other desserts are always a hit!

Celebrating Luna's and Ivan's birthdays

We had two Thanksgivings this year, one with some church friends, and one with the children’s homes. At the children’s home Thanksgiving celebration, I shared a devotional from Psalm 50 on thankfulness. God says in verse 23, “The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me.” One way that we honor God is by being thankful for who He is and all He has done for us.

Thanksgiving photo with both children's homes

Sharing a devotional from Psalm 50

Huilango and San Miguel Tecuanipa

In addition to my regular discipleship with Pastor Azael and his family, I had the opportunity to travel with him to a remote mountain town called San Miguel Tecuanipa. There we visited a couple who has been going to his church, and we shared a Bible study and fellowship around food. I also started a study on the pastoral epistles with Pastor Azael to help encourage and direct him in his pastoral ministry.

Bible study with a family from Pastor Azael's church


Thank you so much for your prayers and support as we continue to serve the Lord here in Puebla, Mexico. We couldn’t do it without you!

With love in Christ,

Chris, Sarah, Mikey, and Sammy

Someday we'll all be looking at the camera!


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