"Do not say,' There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!" (John 4:35)
God is faithful and is being lifted up in Oaxaca, Mexico! Souls are being saved and lives changed! Hallelujah!
A new set of students has graduated from the Bible School. Several are headed for their target areas while others are joining their home churches for leadership positions. The Bible School is a very important channel of outreach to the villages. One of our faithful pastors that is working with the Amuzco Indians went through the Bible School several years back. After completing the school, he felt called to move into an area that is mainly populated with the Amuzco people groups. This area is about seven hours from where he is originally from but he stepped out in faith and made the transition. He is still there and the work has flourished because of his calling and obedience. Because he lives in a centrally located town, he can reach out to the Amuzco people, disciple new believers and place pastors into the villages. Through this method, the work can grow and thrive. There are plenty of souls that are ready to be harvested and we must "lift up (our) eyes and look at the fields!" (John 4:35). We praise God for this pastor and ask you to continue to lift up the work that we are doing among the Amuzcos.
About two and a half hours from the work in Huatulco, we planted a church about five years ago. Throughout the years this work has pressed through hard times and much religious persecution. It is hard terrain and sometimes the only way in is on foot. Last month I visited the area as well as another new village church that branched off of this one. Once we reached the main village we went further to reach the new village, which is located an hour in the truck and another two hours on foot. Five souls were saved during our visit and we prayed for several to be healed. After a few days in the village we returned to Huatulco, where we held another service at the main church. God moved and several were saved and filled with the Holy Ghost! God is faithful and is increasing the believers in the mountains of Oaxaca! Glory to His Name!
Thank you for praying and standing together with us to see Jesus exalted in Mexico!
ln Him,
Greg & Lisa Rider & Family