Wanted to give you a quick update on what is taking place in Mexico. They are beginning the 2nd story skin (building the wall around the perimeter) This is what the church looks like right now….

Ernesto sent me a detailed list of the construction/financial needs for this project. It is our heart to see the Body of Christ come together to meet these needs. Not only financially, but more important, prayerfully. When people step out in FAITH, the enemy comes to buffet….when people build for the LORD, the enemy comes to buffet.

We see examples of this all through Scripture.

Ezra- The Lord called the people  that returned from captivity to rebuild the Temple, the enemy was there to hinder. They first tried to bring in compromise when  they asked to help. The people of Israel refused. The enemies then tried to discourage the people.

“Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, for we seek your God as you do; and we have sacrificed to Him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assyria, who brought us here.”  But Zerubbabel and Jeshua and the rest of the heads of the fathers’ houses of Israel said to them, “You may do nothing with us to build a house for our God; but we alone will build to the LORD God of Israel, as King Cyrus the king of Persia has commanded us.”  Then the people of the land tried to discourage the people of Judah. They troubled them in building,  and hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.”     Ezra 4:4, 5

Nehemiah- Nehemiah had a heart to help his people rebuild the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed. The LORD opened the doors for him to be able to return and use him to stir the people to rebuild. They are many times in this small book that the enemy tries to discourage the people and Nehemiah to quit.

“So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
Now it happened, when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Jerusalem were being restored and the gaps were beginning to be closed, that they became very angry,  and all of them conspired together to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion. Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night.”    Nehemiah 4: 6-9

“Now it happened when Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it (though at that time I had not hung the doors in the gates),  that Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, “Come, let us meet together among the villages in the plain of Ono.” But they thought to do me harm.
So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” But they sent me this message four times, and I answered them in the same manner.”    Nehemiah 6:1-3

These are just some examples of the enemy coming against the Work of the Lord…but there are many, many more examples in Scripture. I just felt like I needed to share those to remind us that truly the GREATEST need CC Las Palmas has is…… PRAYER!!!! May the LORD stir you up to pray for protection, clarity and wisdom as they step out in faith in the next phase of construction.

If the LORD does stir you to give financially, please memo “MEXICO BUILDING FUND”

Building materials and labor for the perimeter 2th floor:

88 lineal meters, X 3 meters high.

2,200 Blocks                                                             1,426.00

322  ½ Blocks                                                            212.00

24   ½ rebar 11.30each                                          271.00

25 mortar                                                                   180.00

30 concrete                                                                296.00

Triply/wire/moldings/nails/2×4                          785.00

Labor for 5 peoples x 2 Months                         6240.00

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Total                   9410.00

Blessings and Love.

Getting Ready to load the truck!!! we had tons of Stuff!!!!

It barely fit!!! It was totally the Lord that packed this truck!

Sorting through all the stuff  in Mexico

Everything we took is a huge blessing!!!!

Massive Drinks at the Soriana…about $1.50!

Where the Soriana is involved, so is ice cream!!!

New Stair Railing going to the second story on the church.

Jeff Capps showing us the entrance to the Church.

Church bathroom…we gave them our leftover tile from the remodel that took place here in 2008. I think its pretty awesome that we have matching bathrooms

Cleaning the church on Saturday

Cleaning the Windows…its really neat to see these kids serving! Ernesto was telling us that they just come every Saturday and clean. No one asked them…they just started coming. Its a joy to see the body of Christ there in Juarez growing and serving!

Ivan ( don’t know how to spell his name in Spanish!) The Lord is doing a great work in this young man! He is heavily involved in the church and will be going to Bible College in Cuauhtemoc next spring.  He helps lead the youth group, prayer meetings and teaches sometimes! Its awesome to see the Lord drawing young people from all over the world unto Himself! May He continue to raise up a generation that FEARS Him and His WORD!

Issac, He plays drums on the worship team. He is currently building himself a separate room in his parents room. Right now they just all live in one area together.

JUAN!!!! This guy is a crack up! He runs the sound board and projector every service.

The youth group! These guys have such a heart to serve! Most of them are on the worship team and all of them come on Saturdays and clean the church. They have been selling burritos after church to raise money to go to the pool and have a cook out!!!

Joshua playing around on Juan’s street bike.

Jeff Capps being awesome!!!

Carlos Casco…A missionary friend of Ernesto’s. He was an awesome encourgement to the three of us. It was defiently a God thing that him and his wife were there at the same time.

Going for the jump…..

yep….doesn’t make it!

the aftermath….

Carlos and Ernesto…..two awesome/crazy guys!

Yep…that’s right, we went for a bike ride in Mexico. But I wore a helmet….we’re all about safety first!

Worship Team on Sunday!

Carlos sharing on Sunday morning.

Paying attention to the WORD.

Gonzalo, Joanna (plus one baby), and Genesis. A young couple in the church that we have gotten the chance to build a relationship with. They are expecting another baby sometime in January. Little Genesis Star is the cutest kid ever!!!! Pray that the Lord would do a mighty work in their marriage and would continue to draw them unto Himself.

Genesis Star…soooooo CUTE!

Daniel…He wanted his picture taken!

Ricardo ( Daniel’s brother)  and Isaac!! Isaac is an awesome guy that we got to know on all of our construction trips. He was one of the three guys that worked really hard on the church building! He is hilarious and always smiling and laughing! HA he is loco por Cristo!!!!

MAGY and ERNESTO!!!!! love these guys soooo much! Super thankful that the Lord has allowed us to have such a close realtionship with them. Please pray for them!!!!

Carlos and Yolanda Casco… we had such a sweet time with them!

the BEST Horchata EVER!!!!

Family

more family!

Driving to the Border

On the Bridge…..this is where the fun begins!

CHURROS!

Almost to the American side….

We made it!!!!

Sorry for the super long post….but i wanted to show you guys these pictures!!!!

We are back safe and sound!!!

The Lord moved in mighty ways to get us across the border!

I will have pictures up soon…as well as a longer post!

Thank you all for your prayers and your hearts of giving!

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Just wanted to give you guys a quick update before we head out.

First of all, I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone that donated, gave and bought supplies! We have SO much stuff, its awesome! I’ll make sure to take some pictures so you guys can see. Praise the LORD for stirring hearts to give! It’s a HUGE blessing!

OK, so there are only three people going:

Jessica Thatcher

Jeff Capps

Joshua Griffin ( He lives in Hagerman, but has gone on many past trips)

There was some difficulties with the van. As it turned out, we are NOT able to take it. Which was a bummer….but we’re trusting the Lord with it. Thankfully, Joshua has a truck that we are able to take. Its on the big side, so please pray for protection and invisibility as we cross over.

We covet your prayers!!!!!!

Thanks again!

Now that we are 1 1/2 weeks away from our latest Mexico Mission Trip, I thought I would finally post all the details ; )

REMINDER: Everyone MUST have a current passport or passport card!!!!!!!!

We’ll be leaving Friday morning at 10:00 a.m from Calvary Chapel Roswell. Lunch will either be in Ruidoso or Alamogordo, depending on how hungry everyone is! That will put us in Juarez, Mexico around 4pm or 5pm. We’ll have dinner at the church.

Not exactly sure what the schedule for Saturday looks like. I know that we will be going to the Soriana to buy groceries and then taking them to the Women Shelter. As well as all the supplies that we are bringing with us from the states. (For a detailed list of their needs, please click here)

Sunday we will attended church there, and then pack up and leave after lunch. We will probably stop for dinner some where along the way! That should put us back in Roswell, NM between 7pm-8pm.

I am excited about to see who the Lord leads to come on this trip! I know He has awesome things in store for everyone that goes!

Prayer Points:

• The Lord would  lead everyone who is supposed to be on this trip.
• Spiritual Fruit.
• Protection crossing the Borders.
• Continued growth of CC Las Palmas.
• Protection for Pastor Ernesto and Magy Vega.

Please continue to pray for the peace of Mexico!

Joshua Griffin wrote a pretty cool synopsis of our last trip in May. If you’re interested in reading it click here.

Unloading all the goods at the women shelter

Random Lady at the Soriana

Kobe and Tweeky

Jessica and Katie on the way to the Soriana

MAGY!!!!!!!!!!!

Sarah with a basket of food for the women shelter

*Everyone MUST have a passport or passport card!!!

If the Lord is leading you to come on this trip, you can call 575.623.8072 or email jessica@calvaryroswell.com

More Information to follow in a few weeks.