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A Month of Miracles, Mountains and Ministry

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September has been one of those months when ministry and life seemed to blend together. We served nearly 1,000 people in a medical mission, explored a new corner of Puebla, painted a milagro, celebrated 22 years of marriage, climbed to the top of a church in Atlixco and hiked La Malinche. The biggest part of our month was our medical mission in Ixtepec with folks from TN. For several days, a little Methodist church in northern Puebla became a place of healing, service, and community. By the time the clinic closed, we had served 968 people. Doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, interpreters and volunteers worked long hours to care for the people who came through the doors. There were children's activities, educational and preventive programs, reading activities, reading glasses and sunglasses distributed, and a busy pharmacy where everyone received vitamins, calcium and anti-parasitic treatment, along with the medical and dental clinics. B...
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September 2026 Global Missionary Newsletter

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Enjoy our September Newsletter!
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Is “It” in You?

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“Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.” — 1 Timothy 4:14 This week at Árbol de Vida Training Center (aka Gringo Ranch) has been FULL—full of people, learning, laughter, hard work, and most importantly, gifts being discovered and shared.  We welcomed 17 Community Health Promoters, a visiting nursing educator/Deaconess/my friend (Ronda), a returning mission team member (Marian), and a whole lot of energy and enthusiasm from Ivonne, Panchita and Estela who led the course. We explored safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and healthy living. We built an eco-sustainable dry composting toilet, celebrated the official debut of our Hope on Wheels trailer, and put our training to work during a dental hygiene workshop in a local village with children. First, let’s talk about Blanca. For more than three years, Blanca has served as a Community Health Pro...
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Gardens, GOOOAAALS, and God's Goodness

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There is something deeply spiritual about preparing soil. Jesus often used gardens, seeds, and harvests to teach us about God's Kingdom. Before anything can grow, the ground must first be softened. As the intense summer rains continue over the ranch, I was reminded that God softens our hearts the same way so new life can take root. Sometimes the work is muddy, exhausting, and unseen—but it is holy work. Field preparation and planting have been our primary focus. Thanks to the rains, we added seven new square-foot gardens—another half acre to the 20 acres already under cultivation. We're also experimenting with a new diet for our female goats, including beets, carrots, zucchini, and clover, to give them the best nutrition for healthy kids.   The rainy season has also brought colorful insects, giant toads, and plenty of surprises.  It was pomegranate season, but the squirrels beat us to almost the entire harvest! They only wanted...
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