Team has arrivedby Rob Landry | October 21, 2013 10:33 AM
Our team arrived on Saturday and hit the ground running and we began by visiting San Xavier mission that is about 240 years old. This area used to be part of Mexico so it was interesting to see the history of the Tucson area.
Sharing our Testimoniesby Rob Landry | October 21, 2013 11:30 AM
We had a great day Sunday worshipping in the morning at Westside Church of God. J.T and Steve shared their testimonies, For Lunch we ate at the famous Guero Canelo restaurant and had caramelos and Pollo Asada. In the evening we drove 40 miles south of Tucson to "the country" for the Catalina Baptist Assn annual meeting. We were able to share with many people the importance of missions and the guest speaker spoke about the importance of prayer especially in Tucson where only about 5 percent of the population has a personal relationship with God! At the end of the meeting everyone there prayed for our mission trip to Mexico
Altar Plaza Monday Nightby Rob Landry | October 22, 2013 9:39 AM
An Incredible night in the plaza
Event in the Plazaby Rob Landry | October 22, 2013 9:44 AM
The Holy Spirit was at work tonight in Altar, Sonora. Incredible. At least 30 people from 5 countries gave their lives to Christ. His presence was so strong many men were weeping for joy and crying out to the Lord. Our team prayed over groups of 10 to 15 people at a time 45 minutes after the event ended.
Pray for us today as we head for the fishing village of Desemboque This morning. In a few minutes we are going to have breakfast with Pastor Jesus and his family in their home. Pastor will be going with us to help with the many repair projects. Tonight is also the Men's service at the church so we are stopping in Caborca to but something they normally don't get to eat for dinner tonight. "Carne asada" or grilled beef.After last night we are all ready and seeing what God is going to do next!
Off the Gridby Rob Landry | October 22, 2013 9:48 AM
In Desemboque we will be "Off the Grid" and will have very little access to the internet. WE WILL find a way to post something either later today or tomorrow so keep checking in and leave notes of encouragement for the team. God is at work and we can't wait to share some of those stories with you!
Desemboque Sonora Mexicoby Rob Landry | October 22, 2013 10:02 AM
Our Home for the next 4 days
Wednesday In Desemboqueby Rob Landry | October 23, 2013 1:11 PM
This is our host church in Desemboque. We are beginning to put up a fence across the front today and tomorrow. We have 10 projects in all! Continue to pray for us as there is lots to do. This evening we are going to be part of the men's meeting and looking forward to sharing a meal of Carne Asada! God is at work!
Raising the Roof!by PPM Staff | October 24, 2013 2:03 PM
While we continue our work building a fence at the church, we are also building roofs on houses that currently do not have a roof and are, therefore, open to the elements. We are so thankful for the good weather that is allowing us to do so much of this outdoor work. PTL!
Tonight the church will be hosting a closing celebration and we will be inviting the entire community. What a blessing to be able to come together and celebrate God's goodness in fellowship with one another.
We will update our journal with more photos once we are back in the States. Thank you for you prayers during our week of ministry in Arizona and Mexico!
Roof, Roof and more Roofsby Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 5:47 PM
The team repaired put on 5 roofs during the week
60 foot fence at the church by Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 5:49 PM
The put up a 60 foot fence across the front of the church to prevent speeding drivers from crashing into the church!
Dave with Anna and familyby Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 5:53 PM
The whole team got to know Anna and her Granddaughters as they put a new roof on her house and even redid all the electrical in her home which was in terrible shape
Anna was so happy!by Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 5:55 PM
Anna was so happy that the team came from so far to help her! She even shared two huge fish from her home for us to eat one day at lunch
Poles set for the fenceby Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 5:56 PM
everything was lined up perfectly for the fence as you see the church in the background
awesome mealby Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 5:59 PM
You can't come to the ocean and not eat some seafood, this crab was one of the favorites from the week
No Docksby Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 6:11 PM
all boats in Desemboque launch directly from the trailer, there is no dock or even concrete boat launch. At night the boats are stored in the fishermen's front yards
Loading the vanby Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 6:19 PM
Loading the van at our hotel in Desemboque as we head back to Tucson
Enjoying a Meal with Churchby Rob Landry | October 30, 2013 6:54 PM
We were able able to enjoy a few meals with our host churches in Altar and Desemboque, this picture is at Pastor Francisco's home