by Claudia Boubion
You know, in Mexico most folks believe that everything in the US works great. But the other day, I saw the strangest sight at the church in Yorba Linda! Two guys named Tim and James were working on the landscaping. Tim was digging hole after hole, while James immediately filled them up! I asked, “what in the world are you doing?” Tim responded, “well I dig the holes, Paul drops in the chile plants, and James puts the dirt back in… but Paul wasn’t here this week…”
Hello co-laborers in the faith, friends and family!
On July 6th, 2021 we arrived in Mexico. So many things have transpired since that eventful day. We needed to come as learners, not “know-it-alls” because there were going to be so many changes and there were! It’s been a year and 2 months…
We have had:
graduations, deaths, health issues, restored relationships with family, our 25th anniversary, family emergencies, ministry opportunities, new relationships, traveling to many church plants within the country. God has been faithful to see us through the process of helping us settle down here in Mexico and not look back.
This Summer is our one year anniversary since we were sent frm Calvary Chapel Saving Grace in 2021. Where to start? Many know that God called Paul and me to Mexico 20 years ago. Sufficed to say that if your calling is true, it won’t leave you even after 20 years! It took a long time to prepare and leave the US, but that was how God prepared us.
Here are some highlights of recent activities
Paul, Cristian and Ben are soccer aficionados they play on Sundays after church with a group of men from church. (Paul has retired from playing and is the team photographer now!)
A word from Poiema:
Poiema: In the past year of living in Mexico so many things have happened! Just two months ago I graduated from Santillana Del Mar Instituto Bilingüe and turned 18. I have met so many great people and have made so many new friends! During this summer I got to serve at a compound that hosted missionary teams for 5 weeks. Living in Mexico has been such an incredible experience and I’m so grateful to live here.
Barbecue Gathering at the Grove’s
Beach Baptisms!
Home Bible study
Many teaching opportunites!
There is so much more to say! God is working as you partner & pray for us, communicating and giving of your resources in various ways. Thank you for your labor of love unto HIM.
Prayer requests:
For all of our children that God guide them as they make decisions concerning there future.
For ministry opportunities and know where to continue to best serve the LORD together and individually.