Our speaking schedule took us to Athens, TX and Abundant Harvest Church. Pastors Marc & Angela Jones were great hosts and received us so warmly. After a great Sunday morning service with them we departed in the afternoon for San Antonio, TX to pick up two passengers.
When we were in Mexico near the end of February, an interesting thing happened. In route we flew directly over San Antonio, TX and as we were passing over that sprawling city I commented to Pam that "We really need some contacts here in this beautiful city." The second day after arriving in Mexico, Javier told me he would like to introduce us to a Pastor friend of his, staying at the same hotel, visiting
here from...you guessed it, San Antonio, TX. Just two doors down from our room this man comes out of his room and hears us speaking English to each other. He says to himself, "This person is from the U.S." and about that time he sees Javier, Pam and me talking. After an introduction and brief visit I told him about my recent comment to Pam and our need for a contact in San Antonio. He told me if we ever have the chance, to come and see him and on this trip we took him up on it. He and a young man from his church picked us up at the San Antonio International Airport, took us to supper, to our hotel and then to his home to meet his family. They took such good care of us and even picked up our guests the next day at the airport terminal, what a great blessing they were to us. It amazes me how God is always listening to our hearts cry and ready to open doors for us. Doors that he opens always lead to blessing.
We arrived in Saltillo Monday afternoon and just 4 hours later Jerry & Ann Jett from Harvest International Ministry arrived. They were both such a blessing as were Maribel and Kara. We visited two of the feeding centers and were treated to a marvelous program at each. If you haven't seen the video from this trip you can do so by going to www.youtube.com and in their search box type: LAM Update May. You can select the video from the list and I know you will enjoy it. Pass it along to friends and family for their enjoyment too. If you do not receive the email updates you can sign up for them at our web site and then you will receive the video updates as well.
Javier & Mily's house is nearing completion now and is only lacking the final coat of stucco on the walls & ceiling. Then the fixtures will be installed and they can move in. It is still several weeks from completion but so much closer than before. The two upstairs rooms will give them the room they have needed for so many years. Even with the added space of two rooms and bathrooms, their house is still very small for 5 people. It is just more evidence of the dedication and devotion these wonderful people have to the work of the gospel.
Jerry preached a powerful message on Wednesday night entitled "Facing and Conquering Our Fears." After his great message we were all ready to storm the gates of Hell armed with nothing but a squirt gun! At the conclusion of the message the altar filled with young and old, seeking a divine touch from God.
We Love you,
Jim &Pam Stockdale
