Update December 26

Merry Christmas from Acatlán de Juárez, México:

“Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Mat 2.21-23

Its been a little quiet around here this week – at this time of the year many people take advantage of the extended vacation time and go to the beaches, or visit relatives. But we have had good services and are expecting good things in the services tomorrow.

We had a wedding last Saturday – two of our young people “tied the knot.” Noemi and Manuel. Pics below. Weddings are always a good opportunity to share the Gospel with people that do not know the Lord.

Speaking of weddings and “quinceañeras” (15th birthday celebrations for the young ladies) – we had one not long ago – and Eloisa was there. Pic below

Eloisa lives in California now – but in the first year of our work in Guadalajara she heard our Agua Viva program and got saved. She was “of age” and so, though her whole family was against it, she came to our church, got baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

He mother was epileptic – had frequent, hard seizures. He father and two younger brothers were alcoholics. Eloisa stood against the family opposition and persecution, praying for her family.

All of them came to know the Lord as a result! Her parents are in Heaven now, but her mother was healed and the men of the family delivered of alcoholism. Her brothers married two of our young ladies and have strong Christian homes, now.

God’s grace in action! The Savior was born in Bethlehem, ministered all over Judea and Israel, went to Calvary and died for our sins, was buried, but the grave couldn’t hold Him. He arose and lives today to change people’s lives and bring peace where He is crowned Lord.

Have a blessed Christmas season and a prosperous and victorious 2011. Psalm 65.11

Thank you for your prayers, support and encouragements.

In His Grace,
Roger & Linda

Update December 19

Christmas Greetings from warm and sunny Mexico!

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9.6

What a mighty God we serve. Isaiah 6 starts out in a dark and desperate situation, but God has the answer - to all the world's problems! A Child! A Son!

What a special privilege we have - to tell the world (from our neighbors to the ends of the earth) that the Child was born in Bethlehem. The Son was given - for the sins of the world!

What a thrill to see the reality and power of it in the transformed lives of those that receive Him!

We have a wedding this afternoon and then the regular services and activities tomorrow as this year winds down to it end! MAN! It went fast! (I'm practicing writing "2011" already.)

I am attaching our December Good News from Mexico. We appreciate SO MUCH your prayers for us and the Lord's work here. And for the drug war situation all over the country.

Linda has been MUCH better this week. Not all the way out yet, but coming. Thanks for praying for her, too.

Have a Merry, Merry Christmas. (I'll tell you "Happy New Year" next week.)

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update December 12

Greetings and Celebration Blessings from Acatlán de Juárez, México!

"They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness." Psalm 145.7 (NIV)

Here in our area we are celebrating 5 people coming to the Lord last Sunday and 12 baptized in the Holy Spirit.

We are celebrating a blessed and anointed missions conference, and the response of the people – to give, pray and go. About 8 young people expressed a sense of calling to a full time missions service. (Remember when, growing up, we called it a call to special service?)

An OBU friend tends a classmates email news bulletin. She shared an exciting website. I hope you’ll look at it. www.greatcommission2020.com

We also celebrated water baptisms last Sunday. Pics below.

Last week I showed the Herrera family’s prayer card in place of the Missions Week banner. I know they’d appreciate your prayers. Here is the banner.

Linda is improving, PTL. We're celebrating that, too! Thanks so much for your prayers.

I preach tomorrow at both our Trece Center church and the downtown center.

People ask if we are safe. We are in God’s will – the safest place on earth. But your prayers ARE appreciated – for us and ALL God’s people here in Mexico.

Have a wonderful day celebrating with the saints in His House tomorrow.

In His Love,
Roger & Linda

Update December 5

Greetings and blessings from Mexico -

We are in the middle of of our annual missions conference here in Guadalajara at the downtown (Angulo) center church. Bro Fernando Herrera is our missionary this year. He and his family have been serving in north Africa - and had to leave that Muslim country due to heavy persecution. Now they are returning to Africa - this time to Mali.

Our conference banner is pictured below.

I am sending along our November Good News from Mexico prayer letter.

God bless - Have a joyful day in Father's House with Family tomorrow. And please remember to pray for us.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

P.S. Linda seems slightly better - but still with ups and downs. Thanks for your prayers for her.

Update November 28

Greetings and blessings in Jesus,

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3

Linda and I were blessed to have our grand daughter Heather (Ripley) and her husband David with us at Thanksgiving. Heather cooked the whole meal and it was good! They left this morning and we miss them already. We trust you had a blessed Thanksgiving time with family and loved ones!

We had 2 people come to the Lord last Sunday at the Angulo Center (church) and another lady at the Estadio Mission church.

We have a baptismal service tomorrow – our Tapatio Center had one last Sunday. (Pic below)

The youth from several congregations celebrated a congress at the Angulo church last Saturday. About 500 filled the auditorium and the Lord touched many lives. (Pic below)

Our pastor in Tepic informed us this week that the governor of their stste (Nayarit) has asked the churches to pray – the violence and bloodshed from the drug gang wars have taken asevere toll on innocent victims. The governor’s name is Ney Gonzalez. Please pray with us, will you?

The US Consulate here has warned the US citizens against traveling in many areas around us – some we have works and ministry. So your prayers are very valuable for us, our workers and people.

Radio mail has been good – especially from the Tepic area. We are in our 44th year of broadcasting the daily “Agua Viva” 15 minute program. May the Lord continue to bless it and use it to bring life, hope and faith to our listeners.

We celebrate missions week starting Thursday. Fernando Herrera from Mali will be our missionary. Please pray for this event, too.

Again, we thank you for praying. (And please continue to pray for Linda – the battle continues against the infection and coughing.)

Have a great day with God’s people in His House tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update November 21

Thanksgiving greetings from Mexico.

"O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people." Ps 105.1

We had three people come to the Lord last Sunday - One at Angulo, one at the Tepic mission and one at the Estadio mission.

We have had several healing testimonies recently, as well. Last Sunday a first time visitor was listening to the message on the Lord's Supper. As I explained that healing was a part of our redemption, and that the bread repesented His Body, which was bruised for our healing, he felat some strange sensations in his sick body.

Then as we partook of the elements, he ate the bread, and the Lord touched him and healed him. Praise God.

Pray for Mexico in the drug war mess. Another US Consulate email was received this week warning of travel in certain areas (several in our part of the country.) Gun battles, kid-nappings, false police and military road-blocks, etc.

I ask you to join me in "standing in the gap" and standing between the plague and the people as Aaron did.

Pray for the mayors, police officers and military people...they are major targets, along with pastors and businessmen. God is our shield. Prayer is our strength.

Tonight, Saturday, there is a city-wide youth meeting to be held at the Angulo facilities. Please pray for Guadalajara's youth. There are over 500,000 of them! (We won't have that many in the service...:-) but those we will have can become key to winning many more.)

Linda still needs prayer - against a chronic sinus infection. We know healing is hers - and will be manifest soon. Thanks for your prayers.

Have a blessed day in Father's House tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update November 14

Joyful Greetings from Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico!

So many good things going on - drug wars and gang violence and a crisis in the economy...all notwithstanding, God is moving in Mexico!

We had 3 people pray for salvation at Angulo last Sunday - another precious soul came to the Lord at the Stadium Mission. One of our pastors and his wife (Octavio and Rosalba) conducted 3 funerals and in all of them a large number of people prayed to receive the Lord.

In a few minutes I leave the house to go and participate in the annual Marcha para Jesús - we expect a really large number of people to march. I will report on that later.

I am attaching a PDF copy of our October Good News from Mexico letter.

Linda has had a rough week - a chronic sinus problem causes congestion and then coughing. The doc gave (well, no prescribed) some medications. We anointed them and prayed over them and believe with that we will see some improvement. Your prayers are a strong and effective medicine, too. Thanks for praying.

Gotta go to the Marcha - Have a wonderful time in th Lord's House tomorrow - and God bless you "real good."

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update November 7

Greetings and Blessings to you from Acatlán de Juárez:

“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” Jude 24-25

We had three people come to the Lord last Sunday. We had a visiting minister, Armando Rhon, Mexico’s director for INSTE (a theological institute by extension) for the graduation of several of our people. It was a good service.

Several more people indicated a desire to receive the Lord in 2 funerals that our pastors conducted last week.

Linda has had a very sub par week. We appreciate your prayers for her.

Your prayers are a real strength and encouragement to us here. They really do make a difference.

Have a great day in His House tomorrow.

In His Grace,
Roger & Linda

Update October 31

Greetings and Blessings from Mexico.

" And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." 2 Cor. 9.8

Well, while the world celebrates death and the devil - we celebrate a Living Lord and Reigning King! His Name is Jesus!

Last Sunday 4 new people prayed at the Angulo Center, and another at the Tepic mission and 2 more at the Estadio Mission. Some others prayed to receive the Lord in the youth meeting, but I don't have that report in hand yet. Praise God for new believers - may the Lord help us to teach them become disciples.

A couple of youth meeting pics are at the end of this update.

I have been in conference the last 2 days, after Linda and I took two days in the middle of the week to for a break to catch our breath.

I want to ask you to pray with us for a car replacement - the old Blazer is losing its call! Picture a 2007 or 2008 Honda medium size SUV...and believe with us for it, will you? Thanks.

Linda is doing better, but the sinus drainage cough persists. So your prayers there are appreciated, too.

Have a great day in God's House tomorrow...celebrating Him and His Life in us ... and through us to a hopeless world.

Thanks again - so much - for your prayers.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update October 24

Greetings of Joy and Peace from Mexico -

I was reading this morning about "so great a salvation." (Heb 2) And the resources we have in The Living Word and the Throne of Grace.! (Heb 4) No wonder we can declare with Paul, "We're more than conquerors" through Him. (Rom 8)

It was a rather calm week - we had 5 people pray last week. I made Agua Viva program CD's for November and we are getting ready to go rest for three days.

Its been a busy time, and will be busier in November and December. We thought we'd try to get ready for it.

You'll never know this side of Glory how important your prayers are to us and the work here. Thank you for praying.

Have a joyful and fulfilling day tomorrow in God's House where you are.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update October 17

Greetings from smokey Maravillas.

" I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works." Psalm 9:1

The area we live in is called "Maravillas." (Marvels) The street we live on is called maravillas, too. And it truly is marvelous. But right now, they are burning off last year's fields, getting ready to plant again. And there is a lot of smoke in the air. And to prove we live in the country - I ran a snake out of the yard this morning. A little one.

As I reported, the teaching sessions at John Whitener's school last Saturday was a blessing to me. Then, on Sunday Linda and I drove 2 1/2 hours to Tepic and preached at our mission outreach there. It was a good service with fellowship time and meal afterward. Then a time of fellowship with Pastor Martin and his family in their home. It was a 12 hour day - but God gave Linda strength, and I believe we were all blessed and encouraged.

We had 4 come to the Lord last Sunday - and three young people prayed for salvation with our youth pastor. (It was their day off. They took a couple of our young people to the park for recreation - met some other young people, and three of them received the Lord. PTL.

The Los Fresnos mission (in the city of Tlajomulco) continues to grow. We have rented a larger house there for the meetings. (Photo) There are over 5,000 families living in the area - a great mission field! please pray for Pastor Octavio, Rosalba and the work there.

As always, your prayers are so important and play a powerful role in the ministry here. Thank you so much!

Have a great day in the Lord's House tomorrow. May there be "showers of blessing" on every service.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update October 10

Brief greetings and email this Saturday afternoon. We're getting ready to leave early tomorrow for Tepic, Nayarit - to visit the mission congregation there.

Please pray for us, the trip and the service there. Linda is doing better - she feels up to the trip - that is progress! But please keep praying.

We had 4 pray for salvation last Sunday - up four from the previous Sunday!

I had a very enjoyable time with the students at John and Judy Whitener's Fire from Heaven (Fuego del Cielo) institute today. I taught four hour long sessions. Very receptive class.

Thanks again for you prayers for us. They DO make a big difference!

Pics of the Fire class.

Have a wonderful day tomorrow with God's people in His House.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update September 26

Greetings and Abundant Blessings from Acatlan de Juarez, Mexico!

“Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Mt 18-19-20

What a wonderful Heavenly Father we have. God is answering so many prayers these days – it IS exciting!

We had 12 people pray for salvation last week. Two more prayed to receive the Lord in the Tepic mission, too.

We have been praying daily for some time for the Internet ministry of Eric Célérier of Paris, France, called GodRev.com (Looking for God.) We have been praying for 2500 people a day to pray to receive Jesus as Lord. Lately there have been over 2500 every day. I think we’ll start praying for 3,000 a day! A Pentecost every day on GodRev.com. Wonderful!

Several of our daily Agua Viva radio programs go out over the Internet as well. What a great potential audience for the Gospel.

Tomorrow we have our quarterly pastors’ meeting. Would you pray for safe travel for the pastors, coming from 5 different states to Guadalajara. And, of course, please pray for the meetings, too. We go from 11:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

I am attaching this month’s Good News from Mexico – Vol 44, Issue #9. God has been so good, so faithful. All praise to Him forever!

And your faithful prayers mean so much to us in the work here. Thank you for praying for us.

Have a blessed day in God’s House tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update September 19

Greetings and blessings of Grace and Peace,

"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" Isaiah 52:7

God is so GOOD! In the midst of all kind of turmoil and drug wars, threats, kidnappings, tortures and assassinations, we have peace because our God is on His Throne and in perfect control! One of our pastors was called on the phone this week - was threatened concerning the safety of his three boys if he didn't pay them $45,000 pesos. Pray for Rafa and the pastors and businessmen in Mexico, please.

We celebrated Independence Day (16 de Septiembre) on Thursday. It's Mexico's Bicentennial of Independence and 100th anniversary of the revolution. We had a great service.

Seven people prayed for salvation, a band played for our worship service - happy Mexican style music with a joyful message of life, liberty and victory in Jesus.

Linda is doing well, better than before. But don't quit praying yet, please. I am fine as usual. Praise God.

I'm sending a couple of pics of the Independence day celebration.

Your prayers are a REAL blessing. We do appreciate them.

Have a joyful day in His House with His people, celebrating our liberty and life in Christ.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update September 12

Greetings and blessings of Grace and Peace.


"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Isaiah 26.3


This is such a conflict-, war-filled world. So much stress, fear and anxiety. But WE have "Peace, Peace." Perfect peace. Our minds are stayed on Him and His Word!


We had 7 people pray for salvation last week at the Angulo church, and Tepic mission had another.

I received an email from the pastor in Merida - they baptized 30 new believers last week. I used to be on the radio there. A change of station personnel and my program was removed. But the pastor has a lot of the CD's from when I was on the air. He is lending them out to people. They listen, invite friends, and people are still coming to the Lord, getting blessed and encouraged through the programs. Praise the Lord.

We celebrated Jose Cruz' birthday Monday night. He is 99 years old. We all had a good time, He talked about how life was in Mexico during the revolution and other interesting details.

In one photo little perlita (Pearl) is standing in front of Bro Jose. He is 99. She is 3. 96 years difference in years! My, my!

Thank you so much for your prayers for us. I preach at two of our Centers tomorrow, and for the large Independence Day celebration on the 16th. We are believing for a good response and many new believers.

Have a wonderful day in Father's House tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Living Under God

Greetings and blessings.

God spoke to me about praying daily for (1) our troops overseas, for divine protection and (2) against terrorist bombs being effective and taking innocent lives anywhere on the planet this day.

I invite you to join me in those prayers daily.

I was reminded of th story about George Washington's miraculous protection. The URL below tells the story. I thought you might find it interesting...inspiring.

http://www.undergodthebook.com/story01.cfm

Have a wonderful day - He made it, Ps 118.24

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update September 5

Greetings and blessings in Jesus.

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust." Ps 91.1-2

Why do early? Because we have been having much problem with this TelCel internet service.
I thought I had better get this out while I am abl to get online. Please pray for us concerning that (Internet problems.)

Four days ago 12 year old Dolores Alejandra Carmona was hit by a car. Two days ago she died. She was very active in the Los Fresnos mission - and truly loved the Lord.

One of our pastors, Octavio, ministered at the funeral service. Over 100 people were attending and about 60 of them prayed the prayer to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. Pray with us for the follow up - many of them were from Dolores' family and the Los Fresnos mission.

Violence and drug wars continue to fill the headlines in Mexico - but difficult times produce open hearts many times - pray it will be so in Mexico...until the violence ceases.

We are fine. Linda is doing OK.

Thanks do much for your prayers for us, Mexico and the ministry here.

The photos are of Dolores Alejandra. Please pray for her family and the Los Fresnos mission.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend - and shouting good time in God's House with His people Sunday.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update August 29

Greetings and blessings this pleasant Saturday afternoon!

We got the Youth Camp report this week. 370 youth attended from 14 churches.

25 young people prayed to get saved during the camp and 63 were filled with the Holy Spirit.

There were also several testimonies of physical healing and 7 young people experienced deliverance of one kind or another.

We have had several communiques from the American consulate here in Guadalajara – warning about danger spots (the drug war.) Hand grenades thrown into crowds of people; now a new tactic (for Mexico) – car bombs.

We were having a planning meal with some team members when one of them mentioned that last week several people were shot down in a gun battle on the avenue in from of the restaurant! We decided to eat and talk fast. (No, just kidding.)

Praying early this morning I was reminded of one of God's titles (Names) – Jehovah Shalom. What a wonderful Name – and assurance. Shalom – security, confidence. Enables us to face today, tomorrow, every day with peace, without fear; free of stress and worry and all anxiety.

The safest place in the world is in the center of His Will.

Our son's father-in-law went to Heaven this week. Gerray, Anita and all the Torres family are in our prayers.

Thank you for your prayers for us and the ministry here. Have a wonderful Lord's Day.

In Him,
Roger & Linda
Isaiah 26.3

Update August 22

Dear Friend,

Greetings in the Name of the Lord Jesus.

What a challenge for us in Paul's declaration in Ephesians 3.20 - to pray, believe attempt, expect dramatic things from and for God!

Last Sunday Linda was really under the weather - she got out from under it, though, and was able to minister to pastors' wives in Aguascalientes. (Photos on Facebook page)

We had 3 pray for salvation last week at Angulo and 3 more at the Estadio mission church. Praise the Lord.

At the recent "quinceañera" (15th birthday celebration) in Autlan we met another man who had gotten saved listening to the Agua Viva radio broadcast. Juan Hernandez from Ciudad Guzman. (Photo below.)

I am sending along this month's Good News from Mexico prayer letter, too.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers for us and the ministry here.
"Praying always ...for us, that utterance may be given unto us, that we may open our mouths boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel..."

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update August 15

Greetings and blessings in Jesus.

Linda and I got back this morning from the "quinceañera" (15th birthday celebration) of the pastor's daughter at our Autlan Centro de Fe (Faith Center.) It was a very nice ceremony - there are always unsaved friends and relatives present at these events, and usually some of them come to the Lord.

I also met a man (Juan) and a lady (can't recall her name) who got saved listening to our Agua Viva program. That's always neat.

And some of the relatives present called to mind tremendous marvels of God's grace when they first came to the Lord.

Linda speaks to a meeting of pastors' wives on Tuesday in the city of Aguascalientes (about 2 1/2 hours away.) Please pray for her and that meeting - and for her strength. The Autlan trip really tired her out. She's really not feeling well today.

Your prayers are such a blessing - a real encouragement. Thank you for praying for us and the ministry here.

Have a wonderful day in God's House tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Udate August 8

Greetings and blessings in Jesus, Our Lord.

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” John 14.12

What a promise. Do we believe it? What will happen when we DO?

I just got back from this year’s youth camp. What an alive bunch of people! 360 of them. The theme this year is “Filled with the Spirit.” I spoke to them on “The potential of a Spirit filed life” We had a wonderful response.

Youth camp ends tomorrow at noon. Please pray for a powerful closing to the week there.

I preach tomorrow in our Tapatio Faith Center and in the downtown Angulo Street Faith Center.
I request your prayers for those services, please.

And please pray for Mexico, Drug cartels are at war here…with each other and the government.
Thousands of persons (nobody knows…or will tell how many) have been killed. The Lord is the answer. Pray the leaders of the nation will see that.

One of our men met with a small group of pastors last Wednesday to pray for the mayor of one of Guadalajara’s suburbs, They are beginning to understand.

Four people prayed for salvation at the new mission, “Mision Estadio.” Praise the Lord. They are growing.

God is moving – Your prayers are helping! Thank you.

Have a wonderful day in His House tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update August 1

Greetings from Acatlan de Juarez, Mexico.

" The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men." Ps 115.16

Rainy season, cool nights, pleasant days - some days rainy all day. Underpasses flooded, traffic slowed down to a crawl; but everything is green and fresh. God made a beautiful world for us!
Last week we had 2 people pray for salvation at Angulo, as well as two young fellows in one of our cell meetings. At the newest mission church (Misión Estadio) one more person received the Lord. At the Tepic mission 5 people prayed for salvation at the end of their Vacation Bible School. Praise the Lord.

Pictured, the 2 young fellows who prayed for salvation and Linda, teaching at the lrge women's conference here.

We are getting geared up for the annual Youth Camp next week. I will preach to them on Saturday the 6th.

On the 13th of August Linda and I will be down south helping one of our pastors celebrate the 15th birthday of their youngest daughter. (The quinceañera (15th birthday) is a very important event in the young ladies’ life here in Mexico.

Thank you, again, for your prayers and your gift for the ministry here.

Roger & Linda

Update July 25

Dear Friend,

Greeting and Aaronic blessing in Jesus. (Numbers 6.24-26)

Can you believe we are almost all of the way through July? I thnk I am going to shop for a slower calendar!

We had a blessed week - 4 people prayed for salvation in the Autlan Center, some more in Tonala (not sure how many) and in the new Mision Estadio (Stadium Mission.) None in the Angulo Center.

We celebrate water baptism tomorrow. And the annual youth camp is just around the corner.

The Tepic mission had their VBS (Vacation Bible School) last week and this - a couple of pics below.

A few days ago a group of us pastors met with the new Guadalajara mayor - we had a good discussion and then we prayed for him. His name is Jorge Aristoteles Sandoval. Would you mention him to the Lord, also? Protection, wisdom and good accomplishments.

My cataract surgery was successful (thanks for your prayers) and Linda has felt better and stronger this week. (Thanks again for your prayers!)

Have a wonderful time in church tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update July 18

Greetings and blessings in Jesus.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4.6-7

Yes, I am sending this a day early. The reason being, I want to ask you to pray for Linda as she speaks at a women' meeting tomorrow morning. Several important government officials and their wives are expected to be present, plus women from all across the city. Many of them are not Christians. After speaking, Linda has been asked to make an altar call. Pray that many of those present will come to know the Savior.

I would also like for you to pray for me - next Tuesday morning I am scheduled for a cataract surgery on my right eye. The left one was done some time back, and is fine. So, thanks for your prayers.

Good friends Ken and Deany Lowry would really appreciate your prayers, especially from 22 July – 10 August as they “prayer walk” and minister to church groups in Dublin, London Aberdeen and Edinburgh.

This morning I attended the graduation of Stephanie Collin from nuersing school. Stephanie is the daughter of Steve Collins (my cousin) and Juanita Anaya, my secretary. (They are married! For over 26 years.) We are proud of Stephanie. Pics below.

God bless you - have a wonderful weekend. And thank for your prayers.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update July 11

Dear Friend,

Greetings and Heavenly Blessings "The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;" Ps 20

Glory! What a week. We celebrated the 36th anniversary at the Angulo Center last Sunday. 8 people prayed for salvation. Two more prayed in cell meetings during the week and one prayed in the "Clinic for Souls" (a visitor came to the Center office during the week.)

One of our young ladies graduated from medical school on Friday. Congratulations, Paty Rivera. She overcame MANY obstacles and difficulties (beyond those ordinary for the medical student) and finished her course.

I am attaching our July Good News from Mexico (Vol 44 No.6)

Thanks ever so much for your prayers for us and the ministry here in Mexico.

Have a blessed, exciting day worshiping Father with His family in His House tomorrow.

In Him,

Roger & Linda

Update July 4

Greetings and blessings,

"So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it." Isa 55.11

The Angulo church celebrates its 36th anniversary tomorrow. Hundreds of people have come to the Lord across those years. 15 churches have been born out of the ministry of the Angulo church. And quite a few preachers have been trained and sent out to minister. Praise the Lord.

This month (July) we begin our 43rd year of broadcasting our daily 15 minute "Agua Viva" radio program. I am simply amazed and full of praise to God for how He has blessed and used that program. Thousands of correspondence Bible courses have been sent to radio listeners; many people have come to salvation in Jesus, many miracles have been reported back through letters and personal visits, and hundreds and hundreds of Gordon Lindsay booklets have been freely sent to those that requested them.

This week we have already had 5 people pray for salvation - in cell meetings and visitation ministry. We are trusting God for a great day of Harvest tomorrow in our anniversary celebration.

As always, we are so much aware of the help and blessings that your prayers have meant to the work here. Such faithful prayer warriors such as you have truly made the difference.

Have a blessed 4th of July weekend ...and God bless America!

In Him,

Roger & Linda

Update June 27

Greetings and blessings from Acatlan de Juarez, Mexico.

My body is in Mexico tonight, but my heart is in Memphis, TN. My brother-in-law, Norman Fast is being buried on Monday. I REALLY wanted to be there with my sister and the family. However, several things impeded, including the stitches in the incision on my neck. Our love and prayers are with them there.

We had a good day Sunday - three people received the Baptism in the Holy Spirit in the ministry time. A lady named Lina visited in the service. She told us how 33 years ago she had gotten saved and healed in the Angulo church. And German Aleman ("German" is pronounced "herMAHN") told how he was assaulted during the week. The thief demanded his money. He said, "Why should I give you my money?" The thief said because I told you to." German - "I don't have to. Can't you see I am not alone?" The thief - "What do you mean, you're not alone?" German - "What? You can't see these to giant angels right behind me?" We don't know if he DID see them, or what, but the thief took off running a hard as he could.

The new mission celebrated their first service and had a man pray for salvation. 2 people prayed to receive Jesus in Tepic as well.

And the Puerto Vallarta church celebrated their fifth anniversary!

At this moment a large number of our people are celebrating an Encounter Retreat. They will report back tomorrow evening in the service at Angulo. We expect some powerful testimonies of God's dramatic work in their hearts and lives.

Next Sunday (July 4th) the Angulo church celebrates its 36th anniversary! What stories we could share with you of those years and God's faithfulness and grace!

Thank you for praying for us and the ministry here. Linda is holding up - but still not gaining any weight back. Please pray about that, will you?

God bless you. Have a wonderful day at church tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update June 20

Greetings, Blessings, and Happy Father's Day to all the dads.

We had one young lady receied the Lord Sunday. 2 people prayed for salvation in Tepic, also.

(BTW the public schools in Tepic as well as the rest of that state of Nayarit closed a month early - due to the severe drug war violence. Please pray.)

We launched a new mission out of our downtown Angulo church this week. 29 people met together Wednesday night for their first service. First Sunday service tomorrow.

A good friend, pastor Noe Salinas passed away of a heart attack this week. Appreciate your prayers for his family and congregation. It was sudden - unexpected.

I am attaching our May-June Good News From Mexico prayer letter to this. It id PDF format.

God bless you. Again, thank you for your prayers for us here.

In Him,

Roger & Linda

Update June 13

Greetings and blessings from Mexico.

Its been quite a busy week. The Boudon family (missionaries from Chile) lost their 22 year old daughter when their house burned down. She was deaf and apparently suffocated in the smoke before the rest of the family were awakened by the fire. The Church in Guadalajara is joining together to help meet thier needs - they lost everything material.

We had a very good youth meeting last Saturday. And One person came to the Lord on Sunday at the Angulo church.

We have a new cell group - Felix and Ofelia are leading it. And a new mission church starting next Sunday. One of our pastors is starting with the cell groups in that area. You can see there is work to be done on the rented locale.

Rainy season is about to get under way here - and we are looking forward to it - the weather will be much cooler.

Thank you for your prayers - truthfully we´ll never know in this life how effective and important they are.

Oh - you've heard it before, but someone put this on FB this week. "Going to church doesn't make you a christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car." I thought - True. But for each it a good place to be.

Have a glorious day in Father's House tomorrow.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Tragedy - Please Pray (June 7)

Last night here in Guadalajara a missionary couple from Chile (David Boudon and Ester Tejada) lost their home to a fire. Even worse, their daughter Esther also perished in the fire. They have 3 other children who are safe.

Thank you for praying for them.

Update June 6

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Pr 18.10

Greetings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus!

Linda and I had a blessed trip to Leon, Guanajuato last weekend. I preached in our Leon Center church Sunday morning and at another church, “Torre Fuerte” (Strong Tower) in the evening. Four people prayed for salvation Sunday morning and three more Sunday evening. PTL.

Here in Guadalajara they had one person pray for salvation at the Angulo Center church – and 10 at the Tapatio Center church’s downtown plaza outreach. (Photo)

We had a good pastors’ meeting in Leon on Monday. Linda preached good – challenged them about strongholds. I preached on missions – challenging the men to take seriously the Great Commission. Two other pastors brought good words, too.

Linda held up pretty well – but was really tired by the time we got home at 8:30 Monday evening. Thanks for your prayers.

I was reading in Luke this week – impressed with Jesus’ comments about offenses and forgiveness. Seven times in one day – the same person! The disciples responded – “Lord. Increase our faith!” Then the thought came – forgiveness isn’t a question of faith, but of the will. A decision we make. Like love and joy.

Have a wonderful time celebrating salvation and worshiping the Savior in Father’s House tomorrow. Again – thanks for your prayers for us and the work here.

In His Grace,
Roger and Linda