Update August 5

Greetings and Choice Blessings in Jesus.

"I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth…O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together." Psalm 34.2,4

Wow! What a week. Let me tell you some of it.

As you know, Little Daniel was found on Sunday morning…safe and sound. Answer to prayer. Miracle answer to prayer! Praise God!

That afternoon a couple on our pastoral staff went to visit the family and found that a celebration had been arranged for by the neighbors and family of Daniel. Pastor Octavio asked if he could lead them in a prayer of thanks to God. They said yes. Pastor Octavio prayed the plan of salvation as he thanked God, and then asked who would pray to receive Jesus. Over 150 people did. Are they all saved? No. Some, we trust...and follow-up will tell.

Our week of intensive city-wide evangelism came to an end...15786 people were ministered to during the week in Guadalajara. 10002 prayed to receive the Lord. Our own team prayed with 598 people and 283 prayed for salvation. Praise the Lord.

A representative of radio station "Channel 1440" came to see me this past week. As a result we are on one more station with our daily 15 minute radio program, "Agua Viva." Please pray for this new station, as well as the others, which include A.M. F.M.and Internet outreach.

And for the Lord's provision to cover the cost. We always are stepping out in faith with any expansion in our work here.

I took Linda for lab work last week...which led to more lab work this week. We'll know more in the middle of the coming week, but I can tell you now - we need to pray for her kidneys. We know you are praying, and we deeply appreciate it.

I try to keep these relatively short, so I will stop for now. I am sending along another "Our Story" episode, and some pics.

God bless, and have a special time with Father and His Family in His House tomorrow.

In Him,

Roger and Linda

Update July 29

Greetings from  Mexico!

It has been quite a week!

Little 7 year old Daniel Martínez was kidnapped  Wednesday afternoon. Many of you have been praying, as have multiplied thousands in many countries. His kidnapping has been on nation-wide news in Mexico. His parents and grandparents are beside themselves. There have been a couple of false alarms about seeing him – but no rescue as yet. We will happily inform you when we get the news of his safe release. Thank you so very much for your prayers. He is from a family in our Angulo church.

A team from Angulo has been involved in an evangelistic outreach this week. “Invasion” has been very fruitful in city after city in Mexico for reaching large numbers of souls.

Our team reported 97 decisions for Christ at one of the main plazas in downtown Guadalajara on Thursday. Yesterday at Fresnos community in the south of the city 150 decisions were recorded. Praise God. I share a couple of pics of the activities below.

Linda – no change. We keep praying and waiting – and believing.

Thank you for your prayers for us and the ministry here.

Have a wonderful time in Father’s House tomorrow.

In Him,

Roger & Linda

Update July 22

Greetings and blessings to you from beautiful Mexico!

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84.11

We had a wonderful time celebrating the 20^th anniversary of “Mercy and Grace Church” (Misericordia y Gracia.) I am Pastor Alfonso Ruiz’ pastor and I had the honor of preaching at the anniversary service.

I had a call from one of our ladies Thursday, requesting an appointment before the service. She brought a news paper and radio reporter for me to counsel. We talked, I counseled and then he gave his heart to Jesus. Please pray for a new brother in the Lord – Arturo.

I am sending along another episode of “Our Story” and this month’s Good News prayer letter.

Appreciate continued prayer for Linda – we haven’t slipped backward, but have made no forward progress either. I speak of strength, weight and voice.

We are so dependent on your prayer support. What a blessing. Thank you.

Have a great time in Father’s House with His kids!

In Him,

Roger & Linda

Update July 15

Greetings from a pleasantly cool central Mexico. Rainy season. temps mostly in 60's and low 70's. Wish we could share!

"Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains." Psalm 147.7-8

We had 4 pray for salvation in the services last week. Good services. At Angulo Center (downtown Guadalajara) we celebrated our 38th anniversary. It was 38 years ago Linda and I brought our family to live in Guadalajara. We had started with an evangelistic campaign in January (using the Agua Viva program as publicity.) Then we began traveling every week for all day services Saturday in a building that was used for wrestling matches on Sundays. After 6 months of that we moved to live in Guadalajara.

I shared last week how many churches and missions have been born out of the Angulo work. All praise the God and His Son!

I just got back from preaching at our annual summer youth camp. Over 300 youth - all excited about Jesus. One young man, just saved this week, wanted to talk to me about becoming a preacher! Many saved, filled with the Spirit and called to His service. (But, then, aren't we all? Called to His service.)

Tomorrow I preach for a pastor under our covering, though not a Faith Center church. They are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a congregation. Would you please pray for me as I preach to them tomorrow at noon?

Once again, Linda and I thank you from the depths of our heart for your love, encouragement and prayers. We consider you a vital member of the team here. We need you, and are thankful to God for you.

Have a wonderful, fun time worshiping Father and Son with some others of His saints tomorrow.

In His Love,

Roger & Linda