Proyecto JOEL presentation at University of San Diego

Gaby Mendoza was asked to give a presentation of a program designed for the children at the state temporary shelter.  Gaby and volunteers of Proyecto JOEL served nearly 200 children in a week long program.  At the end of the week, a drama based on Creation was presented.  It was an honor to be chosen to  [...]

Hispanic ministry pioneer speaks to leaders in Tijuana

82 year old Pastor David Stirdivant spoke to the pastors and leaders in Tijuana about his ministry among the Hispanic people of Los Angeles which began in the late 40’s.  It was interesting to hear about his experiences in the ministry and think about how similar things are in doing ministry here in Tijuana.  Here [...]

Prayer item! Youth Gathering in the works….

 
Legna is organizing a four day youth gathering for youth from the Lutheran missions in Tijuana (about 20), from the mission in Mexicali (about 15) and from the church in San Luis Rio Colorado (about 5).  There will be faith building workshops and a fun event each day.  They will camp out on the property [...]

Wonderful adventure….

It was wonderful to explore our core values and match up our mission, vision and goals.  We worked very hard today! 
GN:  “Wow, you really value prayer!”

We worked very hard. Can you see the intensity here?

Taking a break on the patio overlooking the ocean……

THANK YOU for your prayers.  We learned so much and now have quite [...]

Fresh winds….

John 3:8:
The wind blows wherever it pleases.
You hear its sound, but cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.
So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.
Taking in the fresh ocean air at the retreat house…….today was about taking in the fresh air.  We spent time in prayer and bible study today. [...]

BIG Gratitude!

Wow! Thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement and for your partnership in prayer.  It is such a beautiful thing to be reminded that we are part of the Body of Christ! I am going to sleep in peace…..
I will write you an update of Day 1 tomarrow evening……and maybe a photo or two!

BIG Challenges….need BIG prayer.

Dear Friends in Christ, Please pray for our upcoming two day planning retreat which will take place next Monday and Tuesday.  We are using a retreat house on the Rosarito beach, which is about an hour away from our office (but it will feel like a world away, I am sure).  We are restructuring our [...]

From the harvest for the harvest….

Collaborative effort between CPTLN-Lirio de los Valles Lutheran Mission-Nebraska Partners Outreach program graduates its first class.  Lirio’s Beauty School graduated its first class with a beautiful final competition and thanksgiving celebration at Lirio de los Valles church in Tijuana.  A sports program, sewing program and beauty program were begun last summer through a grant by [...]

Baptismal gowns for new members of the family of God

These beautiful baptismal gowns were lovingly sewn by an 83 year old sister in Christ from the congregation of All Saints Lutheran Church in Bellevue, Washington.  Here are two new recipients (little seyla and lluvia) of these beautiful gowns for this very special sacrament of baptism.   

Sunday School training

The team from All Saints gave a half day workshop training Sunday School teachers.  It covered how to prepare a class from praying for students, studying Scripture for the truths to be share with the children, and preparing visuals for LOW or NO cost!  This was a wonderful way to share the faith on the mission [...]