Saturday, April 10, 2010

Update March 28

A busy week. Many blessings. A couple of bumps along the way ... Jesus carries us through.

In the youth meeting Saturday Octavio and Rosalba had 11 decisions for Christ. 4 more in the service Sunday, 3 others in Israel and Claudia's cell. In Anselmo's cell one man received the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Thank you Jesus.

I received a Facebook invitation to be friends with Jesus Palafox. What a nice surprise! He married Ruth - one of our young ladies from the Tabachines Center. Ruth was born blind, but her (then) recently saved mother brought her to the service one Sunday night and the Lord healed her blind eyes. Now they are serving God in Culiacan state, Mexico. What a joy to be in touch with them again. BTW - Ruth's mother, Anita came to us because of the Agua Viva program.

That reminded me of Aide and Mario. Aide fell out of the upstairs bedroom window when she was a toddler. She fell on her head onto the concrete carport floor below. She fractured her skull. The doctors gave a very pessimistic report. Her parents called long distance for prayer. (They were regular listeners of our Agua Viva program.) Jesus healed her instantly. Praise God. She grew up and married Mario and they serve God as Assembly of God pastors now.

We have a wedding this afternoon - please pray. The bride and groom are saved and active in the Angulo Center. Her parents are, too. But Ivan's whole family needs to be saved. And a lot of their unsaved friends and family will be there. Pray they will come to know Jesus.

Baptisms tomorrow at Angulo. Expecting a great day as we approach Resurrection Sunday next week. A very religious time in Mexico, but hearts are open during this season.

Have a great day in His House Sunday.

In Him,
Roger & Linda






Update March 21

Greetings in the Marvelous Name of Jesus!

Its been a busy week - like we like them. Next week, too. Haven't been bored in YEARS!A little tired, maybe, but not bored! Praise God.

I am attaching this month's "Good News from Mexico" prayer letter. (Vol 44 #3)

Thank you for your prayers for us and the ministry all these years.

We have meetings every day next week - and a wedding on Saturday. So we need your prayers.

Linda is better - praise the Lord. But still not back up to par, yet. Again, thanks for praying.

Let's all meet somewhere with our brothers and sister tomorrow, and worship our wonderful Heavenly Father!

John was joyful to remember that we are children of God. We should be, too. 1 Jn 3.1-2

God bless.

In Him,
Roger & Linda

P.S. Sorry - couldn't resist icluding a pic or 2 of our 5 mo old great grand daughter, Sydney Marie Mass





Update March 14

Greetings and blessings from Acatlan de Juarez, Mexico!

"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present youfaultless 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


Praise God - for dramatic answers to prayers, dramatic blessings in the work,and dramatic manifestations of His love, power and glory!

We had a wonderful service last Sunday at Angulo. 5 people prayed to receive salvation and a bunch of folks received the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Several more came to the Lord in Tonala Center where God moved on the people powerfully, especially the young people. And the Puerto Vallarta pastor sent photos af the 16 people they baptized in water Sunday.

I just got an email from our youth pastor at Angulo - 8 people prayed for salvation in the youth meeting tonight! Praise the Lord.


Thank you for your prayers and support for us and the ministry here. As Paul said about the people at Philippi - we are partners together to reach the lost of this generation for Jesus.

Have a wonderful time in His House with His people tomorrow! And keep us in your prayers. (Linda is better and better. PTL. Thanks for praying.)

In Him,
Roger & Linda

Update March 7

Greetings and Lord's day blessings, (Sonday)

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
1 Cor 10.13

I just received an email from Merida, where we helped start a new church several years ago. They already have several missions, and new people coming to the Lord every week. In the village of Anaka 2 more people received the Lord this week. Its one of the newest missions.


We had 2 more people pray for salvation here last Sunday, too. And 2 healing testimonies. One Sister told how her 42 year old son was healed of elipepsy several months ago in the service - he hasn't had another attack since he received prayer.


She and her son were traveling together on a bus to Mexico City when the bus was hijacked by two armed robbers. They were taking everything from the passengers; wallets, purses, watches and jewelry. She and her son began to pray - and the robbers passed right by them. Like they were invisible. They didn't take anything from them. The only ones on the bus that escaped being robbed. PTL.


Tomorrow is missions Sunday here at Angulo. Pray for a good offering for missions and for people to come to Jesus for salvation and healing...and the baptism in the Holy Spirit!


I am preaching on "Power to Live as a Worshipper" - Holy Spirit power.
I am also preaching tomorrow afternoon at the Tonala Center across town. I am preaching on part of Jabes' prayer, "Enlarge my coast."

Linda is better - saw the doctor this week - got a good report. Still, her energy level is LOW!
Thanks for praying for her health.

Your prayers are such a blessing - we say it often. And we are so thankful for you and your prayers for us and the work here.



Have a great time in the House of the Lord where you are. Be blessed and be a blessing.

In Him,

Roger & Linda

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Update February 28

Greetings and end of the month blessings!

Can you believe this is already the last day of February? Time FLIES!

Earthquakes, tsunamis, signs of the end. Time short, and the harvest fields have scarcely been touched!

People ARE coming to the Lord (2 at Angulo last Sunday.) Over 10,000 on GodRev.com. I have to believe many more through our Agua Viva programs, here in Mexico and over the Internet.

Some major, dramatic answers to prayer this last week - all praise to God. Thank you for praying with us.

We had baby dedications last Sunday. A young couple (Jorge and Vianey - their first child) and Felix and Ofelia - a real miracle.

Ofelia was diagnosed with precancerous tumors in her uterus. The doctors wanted do a hysterectomy right away. Ofelia said, No. God had given her a promise 7 years ago that she would have a baby. The doctors said it was too big a risk - for her and the baby (though they didn't believe she could even become pregnant.) But she did. And Sunday we deciced Ana Berenice to the Lord.
Photos below.

So many manifestations of God's love and goodness, His power and glory. These are exciting days. We are so happy and so blessed that you are praying with us for the Harvest here in Mexico.

Thank you. God bless you. Have a delightful time in His House tomorrow with some of His other saints!

In Him,

Roger & Linda



Saturday, February 20, 2010

Update February 21

Victorious and Joyful Greetings from Acatlan de Juarez, Mexico!

God answers prayer. He's answered several this week! We believe He's in the process of several more immediate answers.

"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." Jer 33.3

I wrote about last weekend's travels and services. The Union de Tula pastor emailed me this week. Several people received the Lord in that building dedication service, and several people gave testimony of healing, as well. PTL.
As we drove down to Union de Tula we passed the Kilometer 5 highway marker. That's the spot where almost a whole worship team was wiped out by a drunk driver almost 20 year ago. Its still an eery feeling...they were on their way to celebrate special meetings at our El Grullo church, but ended up celebrating in Heaven instead. I saw the 85 K marker earlier...thought, they had 10 K left to live and didn't know it. They weren't PLANNING on going to Heaven that day, but they were ready!

I am attaching our February prayer letter. Thank you SO MUCH for your prayers and support!

Please pray for conferences we have on the schedule for every day next week - besides the regular services. And for an especially important meeting on Monday morning.

Have a special, intimate time with the Lord in His House tomorrow, together with others of His kids.

In Him,

Roger and Linda

Update February 14

Greetings and Dia de Amistad y Amor blessings
(Translation - Valentine's day in Mexico, Day of Friendship and Love)

Between some Internet problems and very busy schedule, here we are, late again. But we could tell you were praying, nevertheless.

We preached at the dedication of th building at Union de Tula (2 hrs south of Guadalajara Saturday night. Full house and 3 people prayed for salvation. We also prayed for several sick folks and some special needs. We got home at midnight.

The Union de Tula pastor, Jose Reyes is also a product of our Agua Viva radio program. His grand parents heard the program and got saved. Soon the whole family was saved. Now Jose is one of our veteran pastors. (Pictured below with his family.)

Sunday I took one of my cell members with me to Zamora (3 hours from Guadalajara) and preached at the 28th anniversary of the church there. Again, full house and 5 people indicated they received the Lord. And again we prayed for some special needs and healing after the message.

Here at the Angulo downtown Guadalajara church 3 more people prayed for salvation. They also had a good service.

Thank you for being a part of the work and soul winning here through your prayers.

Linda is better - still not well. She went with me Saturday but had no strength for the Sunday trip. Your prayers for her are much needed and much appreciated.

I trust you had a great time worshipping the Lord with the saints there yesterday. Have a blessed and exciting week serving our King!

In His Grace,

Roger & Linda