We wanted to give you an update about what is next for us in Oaxaca. As some of you already know we were attending a language school in Cacalotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico for the past 8 months. The Lord had placed it on our hearts to spend some time learning Spanish as a first step. Our time there was definitely very trying at times, especially in the beginning. We were watching the calendar for our time to be finished there. Yet as time progressed the Lord began to put people into our lives. We began to love the people. At the same time we saw the deep need in the surrounding areas in the state of Oaxaca. By the end of our time there God had made it clear to us that Oaxaca was where He was calling us to minister. There are multitudes of unreached people groups in the state of Oaxaca, especially in the mountainous areas. A lot of these groups’ primary language is not even Spanish. There are many different Indian tribes that descend from ancient times. Some of those groups are Mixtec, Zapotec, Mazateco, Chinanteca, and many more. There are many different dialects, which has made it very difficult to reach these groups.

The vision that God has laid upon our heart is to plant a Calvary Chapel in the state of Oaxaca. We know that it is very hard ground, especially with all of the different dialects. So we feel that it would be in our best interest to start a church in a major city in hope that we will raise up nationals that will take the gospel back to their villages. As time progresses we would like to try to establish a Bible college to train up leaders.

At this time we are here in the U.S. preparing for living in Oaxaca long term. Please be praying for us as we prepare our family, and for God’s wisdom and financial partners. Thank you all for your friendship, prayer and support.

The Brechtel Family

 

A Note From the Director

Greetings!

My name is Pastor Mike Thiemann and I have the privilege of leading Saving Grace World Missions and working directly with our missionaries all over the world.

You are receiving this e-mail because Jon & Allison Brechtel have added you to their personal e-mail list. Also, If you wish to sign up to receive monthly prayer requests from the Brechtels and the rest of our Missionaries, you can do so by CLICKING HERE and filling out the e-mail sign up form.

If you desire to partner with Jon & Allison Brechtel financially you can do so in a couple of different ways –

1. Electronically (Check or Card) – Either click the button below that says, “Become a Financial Partner” or visit their website at sgwm.com/brechtel. That will take you to our donation page where you will find a couple of different options. The main two I would like to highlight are the “single gift” option and the “monthly gift “option. The single gift option is there for you if you desire to give a one-time gift and the “monthly gift” option is there if you desire to give on an ongoing basis. If you click that it will ask you what date you would like your gift to be processed (on the 3rd or the 18th). I would highly encourage you to consider the monthly gift option simply because it helps the Brechtels manage their budget and know how much is coming in and on what day.

2. Check or Cash – You are welcome to send in a check or cash to – 17451 Bastanchury Rd. Suite 203 Yorba Linda CA, 92886. If you send a check please make it payable to Saving Grace World Missions and in the Memo Line write – “Brechtel”.

All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a donation receipt once a year.
Another very practical way you can help SGWM better support the Brechtels, as well as all of our missionaries is to “Like” our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. It is extremely helpful in getting the word out about all the amazing things the Lord is doing around the world if you share our pages with your friends as well as Like and Comment on our posts. You can access our Facebook page by clicking on the links below.

I want to thank you for taking the time to read this note and again if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 714-993-4801.

God Bless,
Pastor Mike Thiemann
Director
Saving Grace World Missions
mike@sgwm.com