MISSIONS GREETINGS
He is risen, and very much alive and well. I just had a talk with Him. As Hebrews 12:8 says, “But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.” As a faithful Creator, He created us in His image and likeness. In loving us, He sent His only begotten to redeem us. Then, after our new birth, as a caring Father, He corrects us. It is a relationship complete. We are complete in Him!
The Huichol Indigenous People
Funds were sent to help the Huichol indigenous people put up a roof on their church building. The Huichol are a mountain people group whose worship is centered around nature and superstition. Out of that group, there exists a group of Christian believers. I was recently able to meet the pastor and his wife of the local church. The Lord willing, we will be making a trip for services.
The Huichol Church building.
The Harvest is Still Happening
Phyllis and I travel and minister in various churches around our region. Recently, during one of these church visits, 70 new believers were baptized in water. Since I did not bring a change of clothes (sometimes one just doesn’t think about those things), I went to church that day dry and returned wet but blessed. Praise the Lord!
One of 70 baptisms that took place that day.
We were also recently in Ensenada. The service carried a sweet presence where responsive souls wanted to connect with the Savior, and many did that day. Never doubt His desire to reach the lost.
Guaymas, Sonora
Our church in Guaymas, Sonora recently suffered a damaged roof from a hurricane. With the help of the IPAR Conference, we are working to purchase building materials to repair the roof. Once finished, the people will be able to gather once again for the study of God’s word and worship. Your giving acts as an extended hand to those who can’t do it alone.
Our church in Guaymas, Sonora.
Belize
In July, I was in Belize where it was hot and humid. In four days, I had ten meetings. On the fifth day there was a leadership summit, and on the sixth day (Sunday) I attended a church dedication with Landmark Church from Purcell, Oklahoma.
The Belize church dedication.
I want to give a big shout out to Pastor Justin Blankenship and the Landmark Church family. We are all very thankful this building project is now complete!
New Leadership Announcement / Advantage Bible College
While we have an extension of Holmes Bible College to help with leadership training in Mexico, Belize currently lacks the ministerial development to run something similar. To help Belize, we have decided Advantage Bible University would be a good fit. WMM missionary Delaine Dimsdale has agreed to be the Director of Education. Delaine is a retired schoolteacher and has worked in Belize for years. She will be working alongside Pedro Ishim who is also a schoolteacher and one of our pastors. Pedro is the Indigenous Director for the Belize Conference. Teams working together work!
Caballo Blanco Building
The Caballo Blanco building was damaged by earthquakes and condemned by the government. Through working with the leaders there, funds were sent to help the rebuilding of the new church facility. If you ask, “What can the GO Offering accomplish?” The answer is: Projects like this one.
The Caballo Blanco building.
Health Update
In May, I was hospitalized due to a malfunctioning pacemaker. While it’s a long story, I will share this—When left alone with no one around, I sang a song that gave me hope titled Saved by the Blood of the Crucified One. The verse says, “My sins are forgiven. My guilt is all gone. Give praise to the Father, the Great Three in One. Saved by the blood of the Crucified One. He Lives!"
PHYL's WORLD:
I am thankful for God’s faithfulness and blessings on our family when Ron’s pacemaker malfunctioned in May. I would like to express my appreciation to our daughter Amber and our son Chris who came to help support us through that dark period. We are also thankful for our friends and family on the field. They all did what the family should do. I would also like to make special mention of the peace God gave us through it all.
In other news, our daughter Amber sent us this photo of our oldest grandson’s first day of school. He is so cute!
Our oldest grandson's first day of school.
Love and Blessings, Phyllis
IN CLOSING
Going forward, our calendar fills up fast. There are always needs wherever you look. Yet, no matter what happens, we have the Answer and the Someone we can look to and trust. I always look forward to sharing the Word.
As always, your prayers and financial support help us stay on the field. You are vital to the mission we have in this region. Thank you!
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Until Next Time!
Ron & Phyllis Roy
