2024 Rivera Family / The Mission

The Rivera Family 2024

at La Mision para ninos A. C.

Monthly Ministry Update WRITTEN by Zurisadai Rivera

Our Family & Mission •

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” – Psalm 126:3

Introduction

Dear family, churches, friends, donors, and ministry partners,Thank you for reading. Below is our update in this order: Family, Ministry, and then Month-by-Month Highlights.

“Let all things be done decently and in order.” – 1 Corinthians 14:40

OUR FAMILY

Key Family Updates:• February 2024: Returned to live and serve full-time at the Mission after five years of intensive therapies for Azaff in Tijuana (3x/week).• May 2025: Miguel closed his locksmith business to complete the Mission operating license renewal (paperwork, inspections, approvals).• Tuesdays: Family shopping in the U.S. and airport pickups for visiting teams as needed.• 2025: Girls’ house bathroom project completed and inaugurated December 30, 2025.• December 19, 2025: Azaff MRI results—L4–L5 hypermobility and L5–S1 disc collapse; surgery needed ASAP.• Funds raised: $5,225.00 USD | Still needed: $12,375.00 USD

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.” – Psalm 28:7

OUR MINISTRY

Key Ministry Summary:• 2024–2025 included multiple church visits, ministry schools, youth teams, discipleship school, outreach support, birthdays/anniversaries, and holiday celebrations.• We also mourned the passing of Juan Carlos (December 31, 2024).

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” – Colossians 3:23

MONTH-BY-MONTH HIGHLIGHTS

November 2024

From November 12–22 we hosted the Ministry School from Calvary Heritage Brookings (Pastors Kristi & Rich Abblitt).

From November 23–30 we welcomed Edgewater Christian Fellowship church team serving in the Ahumada family’s home.

We celebrated Magaly’s birthday, our dear Lupe’s birthday, and our wedding anniversary.

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1

December 2024

From December 16–18 we welcomed Trevor & Bri Bulger from Applegate Christian Fellowship, delivering Christmas gifts for our children.

From December 24 to January 4 we hosted Max Boothby family and shared Christmas dinner.

Birthdays: Karina, Conchita, and mine.

This month was also deeply difficult: Juan Carlos was hospitalized nearly a month and went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” – Psalm 116:15

January 2025

January 3: Celebrated Genoveva and Panchito’s birthdays.

January 6–13: Ryan & Rachel Lammers visited from Oregon.

January 28–February 4: Hosted the Belt family (Anchor Christian Fellowship) with a team of 16 serving in dishes, projects, and time with our children.

We also said goodbye to the Darger family after one year of service.

January 31–February 1: Jill Perchas and her sister visited; Jill blessed us with her cookies.

“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” – Psalm 138:8

February 2025

Said goodbye to the López family after five years of service in daily administration. February 16–20: Kacy and Caden brought young women from Edgewater to help with daily work.

February 24–March 3: Calvary Chapel Cleveland (10 people) served in projects, kitchen, children, and laundry.

Birthdays celebrated: Emma and Angelito.

“Let us not grow weary of doing good.” – Galatians 6:9

March 2025

March 22–28: Applegate Christian Fellowship high school team served with energy and worship.

I shared my testimony with them.

Birthdays celebrated: Ana, Mari, and Sela.

“They overcame… by the word of their testimony.” – Revelation 12:11

April 2025

Birthdays celebrated: Nilse and Laura.

April 20–28: We attended a national conference in La Paz where Miguel received his minister credential.

April 22–May 2: Calvary Heritage Brookings returned for Ministry School, bringing clothing, shoes, and blankets for local outreach.

“He who calls you is faithful.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:24

May 2025

Many medical appointments and annual checkups for our children; Laura’s urology appointment.

Miguel closed his locksmith business to focus on Mission licensing requirements.

We celebrated mothers day!!

“Cast all your anxiety on Him.” – 1 Peter 5:7

June 2025

June 15–August 30: Our longest Discipleship School; the López family returned as deans.

Athey Creek visited (Strauss family), and Zimri Anderson served with us again for a few weeks.

The Wardle family came to visit home, they work on the daily schedule and they take the couples and single staff to Ensenada, what a refreshing time every time they visit home.

“Go therefore and make disciples.” – Matthew 28:19

July 2025

July 7–12: Bridge Church (John & Jill Perchas) served at the Mission.

July 18–25: Our dear families came to visit and serve with us, Bill and Leann White, Max y Jamie, Aaron and Ambyre Phelps and family we where so bless.

“Serve the Lord with gladness!” – Psalm 100:2

August 2025

Celebrated Eddie’s birthday and continued steady ministry routines.

I had a surgery on august 1, the doctor removed my gallbladder

“The Lord bless you and keep you.” – Numbers 6:24

September 2025

Many medical appointments for Kiki and Ana; gastroenterology; urology (Laura); neumonologyn(Sela); neurology (Lucy).

We celebrate our independence day.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” – Psalm 34:18

October 2025

Birthdays: Miguel (Oct 4), Lucita (Oct 10), and Marquitos (Oct 11).

Kiki had a surgery to fix endofago problems.

“Children are a heritage from the Lord.” – Psalm 127:3

November 2025

Nov 11–21: Calvary Heritage Brookings Discipleship School.

Nov 22–29: Edgewater youth led by Josiah and Faith Bossard took over the kitchen daily and prepared Thanksgiving meal and dessert.

Celebrated Magaly & Lupe’s birthdays and our wedding anniversary.

“Give thanks in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

December 2025

Birthdays: Karina, Conchita, and mine; and we celebrated the birth of Jesus.

Dec 15–19: Applegate Christian Fellowship delivered Christmas gifts and served. Dec 20–26: Aleigha’s family served.

Dec 23–Jan 1 (2026): Edgewater planned to bring staff gifts.

Dec 28–Jan 2: Hosted Daniel & Ceiryn Wardle.

Dec 30: Inaugurated the girls’ new bathroom.

Medical: Azaff MRI diagnosis requires surgery ASAP. Funds raised $5,225 | still needed $12,375.

“For unto us a Child is born…” – Isaiah 9:6

January 2026

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