The church in Boca del Rio held a 2-day conference for women from churches in the surrounding areas.  What a blessing!  The theme was “Waiting for Jesus”, with conferences on waiting for Jesus as “Husband”, “Lord”, and “King of Glory”. 

The Lord moved in all of our hearts during these special two days! The ladies rejoiced with the worship music, enjoyed a craft time with the Boca del Rio beach shells, and had fellowship among the some 50 women that attended.

It was an honor for me to teach one of the conferences, along with two other ladies from Boca del Rio, Luz Irenia and Yessica, and devotionals by Griselda and Corrie.  The worship times were amazing, led by Annette from California.

The Lord provided mightily for this event- multiplying each meal for all the women, providing ideas  for the child care, opening up housing for the visitors, providing financially for all expenses.  Praise God for His call and love shown over all these women!! 

The “Day of the Marine” is a national festival recognizing and celebrating the Mexican Navy.  However, it is also a day to recognize all those who work in the sea, even the fishermen.  In the fishing village of Boca del Rio, it is a huge festival!  The streets are decorated, a parade passes through town, and a a presentation of folkloric dancers, poems, singers and local bands is held.  Paco and I decided it was our most cultural experience in Sinaloa! 

These are pictures of some of the church activities (both in Boca del Río and Compuertas): weekly discipleships, children´s classes, sermons, women´s gatherings, church fellowship meals, and more.  I love our family here!

Easter week is spring break all over Mexico, and national tourists flock by the thousands to the beaches of Boca del Rio for vacation.  It is the perfect opportunity to evangelize!

The church staff and ministry students reenacted the crucifixion of Christ along the waterfront, and Pastor Sergio preached the message of salvation through faith in Jesus to the interested crowd of onlookers.  Then, in the afternoons, we set up a table on the beach offering prayer and evangelistic tracts, and initiated conversations about Jesus Christ with the people.

We witnessed the power of the Holy Spirit as many people prayed to receive Christ (adults, youth, and children!) and hundreds heard the truth of the Gospel and received tracts and Bibles.  Wow!  It was an amazing experience!  

We were blessed with the participation of a visiting missions´ team from Rancho Santa Margarita, and the church body from our Compuertas mission.  Together, we all grew in our experience in evangelism and our wonder at the work of salvation!