Update

Just a short update on what's been happening here in San Pedro:

• Stephen and Marcela have returned safely after a successful week-long conference in Houston. Stephen is now preparing for a trip to Nashville in mid-November.
  
• Work continues on the new building for our children's breakfasts. The men at our Torreon rehab center are working hard, and the walls are almost done, the floor will be laid sometime next week, and we hope to start distributing from this location within the month. Please pray that there will be no delays and that there will be sufficient funds to complete the work.
  
• The El Calor soccer team continued its winning streak with a 1-0 result on Saturday in the city of Juarez. This Saturday is the final regular season game, and the team is now in training for the playoffs, taking place through November.
  
• We are getting ready to welcome a young man from England who is on his way right now to San Pedro to work and minister with us for several months.
  

Travel Update

Both Stephen and Marcela are in Houston this week teaching and ministering at a conference. Please keep them in your prayers as they share God's word and as they travel.

Update: Traveling

Stephen, David, and Elizabeth arrived safely home last week after spending two weeks in Chile. Their trip was the first step in forging a stronger relationship with the church in Chile, and there are plans in place for a reciprocal visit later in 2008. Thanks to all those who were praying for the trip. Stephen is heading to Houston on Monday for a conference; please keep him in your prayers as he travels and ministers there.

Student Profiles: Jesús, Luis, and Jairo Mejia

Name: Jesús Mejia
Level: Middle School
Age: 13
Jesús’ family can be seen in almost everychurch activity. The children have a single mother who works full time to sustain herfamily. Their father committed suicide a few years ago. Jesús is very active in the church and is a true worshiper. He is always in the front lifting his hands and
dancing before the Lord.

Name: Luis Mejia
Level: Elementary (Public)
Age: 10

Luis likes to play hard and is full of energy. He grew up under his father who was an alcoholic and was old enough toremember when his father died. He needs a lot of love and care as he grows into a teenager.

Name: Jairo Mejia
Level: Elementary (Public)
Age: 7

Jairo can always be seen with a smile on his face. He is in every church service. He loves his family and his church.