Missionaries moving in
Starting a ministry is a bit like a camping trip -- a five-month-long camping trip without nearby stores, electricity or running water.
Missionaries Katie Moore, Rachel Chapman and Daniel and Sarah Alkire are preparing to move in among the Nahuatl people of Mexico.
Their houses were just recently completed. "During the month of May," wrote Katie, "two teams of dedicated workers raveled to the tribe and labored tirelessly on Rachel’s and my house. We are so grateful for both the workers and the supplies God provided."
The team will be "camping" in their houses through the rainy season, which could last through November. "We will be hauling water from the creek, sleeping on army cots and working to build relationships with the Nahuatls," wrote Katie.
On a recent visit to the tribe, a baby passed away. The child’s grandmother was visiting with the missionaries, and one missionary, trying to be aware of the culture, said "I want to hug you, but am not sure if that is OK."
The grandmother responded, "We’re all just people."
Please pray that the Nahuatl will continue to see not the differences, but the similarities, especially everyone’s need for a Savior.
Missionaries Katie Moore, Rachel Chapman and Daniel and Sarah Alkire are preparing to move in among the Nahuatl people of Mexico.
Their houses were just recently completed. "During the month of May," wrote Katie, "two teams of dedicated workers raveled to the tribe and labored tirelessly on Rachel’s and my house. We are so grateful for both the workers and the supplies God provided."
The team will be "camping" in their houses through the rainy season, which could last through November. "We will be hauling water from the creek, sleeping on army cots and working to build relationships with the Nahuatls," wrote Katie.
On a recent visit to the tribe, a baby passed away. The child’s grandmother was visiting with the missionaries, and one missionary, trying to be aware of the culture, said "I want to hug you, but am not sure if that is OK."
The grandmother responded, "We’re all just people."
Please pray that the Nahuatl will continue to see not the differences, but the similarities, especially everyone’s need for a Savior.