Posted 12/15/08

Colonia 89 Report for December 2008

Monday, Dec. 1 - We had the day off

Tuesday, Dec. 2 - Today the children had the time at church to get their homework checked and also for us to help them if they have schoolwork. After the class we took them back home. Carlos and I went to the bank in town to deposit $500 pesos for the church of Christ in Cholula, Mexico, were Arturo preached; 300 pesos are from the church contribution, Ivan helped with 100 pesos and I helped with 100 pesos. This money is sent to the San Pedro Cholula congregation for they asked for help; the money is going to be used so they can continue spreading the word of God in the area. We have committed to help them once a month with the rent of the place where they meet for worship. I also registered Carlos in a computer course that will last for four months, I talked to the director of the school and I will also be taking the course for four months, for I really need to be up to date with the technology, and it would be good for the work I do. We went to the bookstore to get a book, which we would use, for the class we have with the children. We also made copies for the lessons. We got an estimate for the New Years Eva dinner we would have with the children. In the evening we had bible study for the members at the church building and this time I talked about the two pacts, from Jeremiah 31:31-34, and Hebrews 7-8.

Wednesday, Dec. 3 - This morning we thank God for we were able to have the learning class with the children, we checked their homework and then we took them home. Gustavo had bible class with Mariano and his wife, he talked to them about God’s love for mankind, Genesis 3:15, John 3:16. Ashley and Chanita visited with the children to get their shoe sizes to send to the teens from the Bentonville congregation and they can get them for presents for the children. Carlos and I started the computes lessons today. Carlos is taking the course for the children that we help with homework need information from the computer and that way he can help them. I started getting my sermon ready for Sunday, and in the evening we had prayer time at the church building. I had a bible study with Ibeth from Mark 16:16, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, and Romans 6:3-4.

Thursday, Dec. 4 - We thank God for the children got help with their homework, this time Carlos, Ashley and Maribel helped them, and then we took them home. We visited with Anna Rodriguez to talk to her about the doctrine of the church of Christ, the reason we sing without using musical instrument, for she attends a congregation where they do use musical instruments and she was confused. We contacted Arturo and he said he is willing to learn about the word and to learn about salvation in Jesus Christ. We talked to him about God’s love for humankind from Genesis 3:15 and John 3:16. We ask for your prayers for this man for God to open his mind to the word, for he can be a great member for the work of God for he speaks 8 idioms. In the evening I continued getting my lesson ready for Sunday.

Friday, Dec. 5 - We thank God for he gave us the opportunity to have the class for the children and then we took them home. I took time to finish my sermon ready for Sunday. Gustavo and I had class with Jose Mariano, and I talked to him about the need to have Jesus as our savior, Romans 3:16, 6:23, John 14:6 and 1 Timothy 2:5. Jesus visited Samuel and Elena to encourage them. Carlos and Maribel turned the lights on and off and cleaned the building, got chairs ready, burned the trash, cleaned the bathrooms and got the lesson ready for the ILEB students as they do every day. They also went with Rocio and Claudia to take their test to be able to get their Jr. high diploma. In the evening we had bible class with the members at the church building, this time Adolfo Garcia was in charge of the class.

Saturday, Dec. 6 - We thank our God almighty for the work we have here in Colonia 89. In the morning we washed the church van, and we went to the offices for the Social Security to meet with the attorney that is taking the case of the properties in problems here in Colonia 89. In the afternoon I spent time with Kirk, Chad and Ashley and we went to the stores to shop for presents for the children of the Colonia 89 congregation. Carlos and Gustavo had class for the teens, and Chanita had prayer time with the women from 5-6 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7 - We thank our God for he allowed us to meet as a family to worship him. We started with a class, this time Carlos was in charge of it. We had a 20-minute break to greet each other. And then we had our sermon at 11, we had 36 adults and 24 children for worship, we collected 1090 pesos for contribution. For the sermon I talked about God promises a new life, Ezekiel 36:26-27. Chanita had the class for children, and Abigail helped her. Gustavo, Jesus, Adolfo, Carlos and I were in charge of the worship program. We had our friends Kirk and Chad from Bentonville, AR, visiting with us this weekend and they worshipped with us today. in the afternoon we had the men’s meeting to talk about the church activities for the week.

We thank God for each and every one of you for taking time to read our weekly report, we thank all of you for your support through out this year with your prayers, visits, money, supplies, etc. we pray God would continue blessing you, thank you very much.

We would like to hear comments or let us know if you ready the reports.

My email is reyes-medina67@yahoo.com.mx or reyes_medina67@hotmail.com

Our phone number is: 01152-646-156-3362 home and 01152646-118-3090 my cell phone.

You can email us in English; it really encourages us to read your comments.

Working Fund Report for November 2008

Gasoline

Contribution

• 11/2/08 $594 pesos
• 11/9/08 $798 pesos
• 11/16/08 $710 pesos
• 11/23/08 $748 pesos
• 11/30/08 $812 pesos
• Total $3,662.00 pesos

Benevolence

Reyes & Chanita Medina

Posted 12/15/08

Colonia 89 Report for November 2008

Monday, Nov. 24 - Today is our day off

Tuesday, Nov. 25 - Today we had the class for the children to help them with their schoolwork as we do every day. After the class we took them back home. We cleaned the church property and we cleaned around the baptistery to get it painted. We also painted the doors for the church building. In the afternoon we went to town to get the permit for the church vans to park by the three heads on Saturday for we are having part of the youth meeting there. In the afternoon I took Ashley and Chanita to take pictures of some of the church children. In the evening we had bible class for all and this time Jesus Trenado talked about a life that pleases God, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12.

Wednesday, Nov. 26 - We thank God for all the blessings we receive from him, we had the children over to help them with their schoolwork. I also took time to get my sermon ready and a part of the lesson for Friday. Carlos, Chanita, Patricia and I went grocery shopping for the meal we are preparing for the youth meeting on Saturday. Maribel took time to paint the fence for the church property. In the evening we had the prayer time for all and this time Gustavo Solis was in charge of it, he also had bible study with Ruth and he talked to her about Jesus the only mediator for us, 1 Timothy 2:5, Acts 4:12 and John 14:6.

Thursday, Nov. 27 - We thank God for today it rained hard and the people that have fields are able to have water so we can have the produce. The children didn’t come for their class because it was raining. In the afternoon Carlos, Maribel, Gustavo, Rocio and I went shopping to get the supplies we are going to need for the classes for Saturday. In the afternoon we painted the bars for the windows. In the evening we painted the doors for the restrooms.

Friday, Nov. 28 - Today we were able to get the children for their class and then we took them home. Today we painted the baptistery with the paint Cesar gave us. We got the window fixed. The teens cleaned the church van and the floor in the church building and now everything is ready for the youth meeting. In the evening we had bible class for all, this time I talked about Christ testified from Timothy 1.

Saturday, Nov. 29 - We are grateful to God for the day is here; today we are having the teens from the Baja congregations coming for the youth meeting. We served breakfast for the ones that got here early. We welcomed everyone at 10 a.m. we had songs and prayer, for the class Mateo talked to them about self esteem, from 1 Timothy 4:12, at the same time we had class for adults and this time Ivan talked about celebrating his glory, Revelations 1:5-6. Chanita also had class for the children. After the class here we all got in the church vans and went to the three heads area in town, since we already had the parking permit for the church buses and church vans, we didn’t have any trouble parking. Once we were all together we had a prayer and church songs, and then Juan Jose from the Camalu congregation talked to all of us for a while. After the class the teens had an hour break to get to know each other better, after that we went to the area called mirador to have lunch. After lunch we thanked all the congregations for coming to the youth meeting and then they went on to their homes. It was a great day of blessings.

Sunday, Nov. 30 - Today we all got together as a family to worship our almighty God. I had the bible class and sermon for all. We had 36 adults and 24 children for worship this morning. We collected $812 pesos for contribution. Gustavo, Carlos, Adolfo, Ivan, Cesar and I were in charge of the church program this morning. In the afternoon we met with the men to plan the church activities for the week.

We want to thank all of you for your love for this congregation; we know you are always praying for my family and for the work here in Colonia 89.

Needs:

We would like to get support for us to be able to preach for one hour at one of the radio stations in town so we can let people know about the word and the church of Christ in Colonia 89. The radio station charges $80 dollars a week.

We pray for all of you and we hope to see you whenever you are in the Ensenada area.

Reyes & Chanita Medina

Posted 12/3/08

Colonia 89 Report - November 2008

Monday, Nov. 17 - We took the day off

Tuesday, Nov. 18 - We thank God for this morning I went and got the children so we can check their homework, I took them home afterwards. I went to town to meet with the man in charge of the properties in Colonia 89. A man that really didn’t own the properties sold some of the properties to the people here, and the real owner wants them back. Gustavo continues working to finish the baptistery, in the evening we had bible class for the members and this time Jesus Trenado talked to us about John chapter 15.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 - We thank God for all the children had their class today. We visited with Cesar Valdez to encourage him, he is at home for his vision isn’t very good right now and is not able to work. We also had bible study with Balbanero and I talked to him about 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12. We also had bible study with Laura, she has been coming to church with us as a visitor, and this time I talked to her about God’s love from John 3:16 and Genesis 3:15. The women visited with Gerarda for she hasn’t been coming to church for a while. In the afternoon we got together for prayer and this time Gustavo was in charge.

Thursday, Nov. 20 - We thank God for our life and for our work, and today we had the class for the children, Carlos, Maribel and Ashley helped with their homework. I spent time getting my sermon ready for Sunday. In the afternoon once again we went to town to meet with the man about the properties, they said they are going to meet with Mr. Misael for selling all these lots that didn’t belong to him. The home where we live is in this situation that is the reason we continue going to these meetings. Today Gustavo finished the baptistery, and now its ready for anyone that wants to be baptized for the remission of their sins.

Friday, Nov. 21 - This morning I typed and sent my weekly report. Today Jose and I cleaned the church van. We had the class for the children and then we took them home. I took time to finish the sermon for Sunday. We took Erika to the office in town for her to take her papers so the government can give her the help she needs. We also took her to the health center for them to check her baby for he is now a month old. In the evening we had class for the members at the church building and this time Carlos Enrique was in charge of class.

Saturday, Nov. 22 - We thank God for he allows us to continue working for him in Colonia 89. Jose Samudio and I cleaned the church van and now it is ready for us to bring people to church in the morning. We had bible class with Ruth and this time I talked to her about Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 7:18-19, and Colossians 2:13-14. In the afternoon we visited with Elena to encourage her to continue coming to church with us, she asked us for prayers for her husband left for Mexicali. Gustavo and Carlos visited with Fernando for he has stopped coming to church, Maribel visited with Gerarda for she has also stopped coming to church. Jesus Trenado visited with Carlos and Lucia, in the afternoon we had class for the teens, Gustavo led singing and I had the class for them about Mark 16:15, Romans 1:16 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. In the evening the women had the prayer time and also a baby shower for Isabel.

Sunday, Nov. 23 - We thank God for allowing us to come together as a family and worship his name. We started with a bible class by Carlos; and then we had communion and the sermon, we had 35 adults and 26 children for worship. We collected 810 pesos for contribution. For the sermon I talked about Isaiah 53:7 and John 1:29-36. In the afternoon we checked the homework for the ILEB students and we also had a test for them about Panorama Book 1 and 2. We also met with the men to talk about the activities for the week and the program for next Sunday.

We ask for your prayers for the congregation for we are having the youth meeting on Saturday, Nov. 29, we pray it will be encouraging for them.

Reyes & Chanita Medina

Posted 11/20/08

Colonia 89 Report - November 2008

Monday, Nov. 3 - Today we took the day off

Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Today we had the class for the children and this time Carlos, Ashley, Maribel and Martha were in charge of them. Erika didn’t make it today for she delivered a baby boy four days ago. Today I got a lesson ready for the members, and then we visited with Jesus Trenado to encourage him and to pray for him for he fell. We visited with Erika to see her four-day-old baby boy. I also contacted accountant Joaquin Torres to help us with the accounting for the seguro social for the Baja preachers, for all the papers will come to Colona 89 for I was the one that was registered first. He let me know tomorrow he would be available to see Francisco and me. In the afternoon we had a bible class for the members and this time I talked about not imitating what the Israelites did while they were in the desert, Hebrews 3:7-19 and Hebrews 4:1-13.

Wednesday, Nov. 5 - Today once again Carlos, Maribel and Ashley were in charge of the learning class for the children. I took the children back home and then I went to meet with the accountant and Francisco Avalos in town. After that meeting I went back home to get my sermon ready for Sunday. In the afternoon I had bible study with Jose Samudio and I talked about God’s love for all from John 3:16-17, Romans 6:23, Genesis 3:15. We visited with Pouleth and her family and then we had an hour of prayer back at the church building.

Thursday, Nov. 6 - Today we had the class with the children and I went and got them for it and then took them back home. I went to a meeting for Colonia 89 for they let us know that Mr. Misael the man that sold the lots 18 and up was not really the owner, we thank God for the house is on lot number 12. We ask for your prayers fro Fernando, Amelia, Elena and Rosa for they are in the area that Misael sold. Jose Samudio, a man that was in jail for 6 years for hitting a brand new car in Tijuana, is now here with us helping with the physical work, and we help him with food and money, and we are also talking to him about the word, and we are helping him finish school. Jose helped us get the baptistery down for we are going to build another one. We had bible study with Valvanero. In the evening we visited with Gustavo and had a special prayer for his daughter Claudia Solis for today is her 15 th birthday.

Friday, Nov. 7 - This morning we had the class for the children. Carlos and I went to the government offices in town to ask for permission to meet for a class at the flag with the teens for we are going to hold the next youth meeting. We also went and checked prices for the things we are going to need for the meeting. Today I also got my lesson ready for Sunday. In the afternoon we visited with Omar and we invited him to obey the word from Mark 16:15-16, we also had bible class for the members this time Adolfo Garcia was in charge of it, Gustavo, Carlos and I helped with the program.

Saturday, Nov. 8 - Today we had the opportunity to take our sisters in Christ to the class/meeting in town at the Cortez congregation. We also had a class for men with Javier Camacho. We also met Arturo Cervantes the new preacher for Chapultepec. In the afternoon we had class with the teens and this time Carlos and Gustavo were in charge. In the evening we all got together to celebrate Claudia’s 15 th birthday, we had a sermon and then we got together for dinner.

Sunday, Nov. 9 - Today we got together as we do every Sunday to worship God. We had 34 adults and 26 children, and we collected $794 pesos for contribution. For the sermon I talked about conquering people, Joshua chapter 23. Carlos was in charge of the class. Laura had the class for children. After worship we met to talk about the activities for the week, and then we checked homework for the ILEB students.

Working Fund Report - October 2008

Gasoline

Benevolence

Contribution

• 10/5/08 $787.00 pesos
• 10/12/08 $600.00 pesos
• 10/19/08 $983.50 pesos
• 10/26/08 $480.50 pesos
• Total $2851.00 pesos

Reyes & Chanita Medina

Posted 11/10/08

Colonia 89 Report - October 2008

Monday, Oct. 20 - Day off

Tuesday, Oct. 21 - We thank God for today we helped the children with their homework, Gustavo continued fixing the water leak we have in the baptistery. I took my daughter to the doctor for her she is suffering from asthma again; she had not had a problem with it in a while. We had bible study with Jose Ramon and we talked to him about the good news from mark 16:15, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:1-15 and Romans 1:16; Jose Ramon is currently attending the church in town, but he asked us for a bible study he seemed convinced and he said next Sunday he is planning on getting baptized at the congregation in town for he wants to continue attending church there. In the evening we had a bible study for the members and this time Adolfo Garcia talked to us about the apostasy. We also had class for the ILEB students and we checked homework and the test for the lesson.

Wednesday, Oct. 22  - Today once again we helped the children with their homework. Gustavo continues getting the leak fixed; today we filled the baptistery so we can check for any more leaks. Today we got together with Jazmin’s mother for next Sunday we are having the presentation for her 15 th birthday. Carlos had bible class with Valvanero and his son Alberto. The men had an hour of prayer at the church building, in the evening Chanita, Ashley and I went to see the brothers from Bentonville, and we had dinner with them, we also talked about the work in the Colonia 89 congregation.

Thursday, Oct. 23 - This morning we had the learning time with the children and we also helped with their homework. The brothers from Bentonville helped with the children today. Carlos let us know that the children have gotten better in their behavior, they are also neater and their grades have gone up. After the learning time, the men from Bentonville had a talk with Carlos, Maribel and Ashley. After their talk they came over to the house for lunch and we had time to talk about the work, it was a great day to spend time with our brothers from Bentonville for they support the work here.

Friday, Oct. 24  - This morning Carlos and Maribel stayed here to do the learning time with the children. Chanita, Ashley and I went over to city of children for the Baja Missions conference. This morning brother John Dyas talked to us about the motivation of love for God with heart, soul and mind, 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Acts 15:36 and Matthew 22:33-38, after this class we talked about the ILEB. In the afternoon all the Americans that support congregations in Baja arrived to join us in the conferences, we had dinner together and then lessons. In the evening we went to the hotel to spend the night. In Colonia 89 Adolfo and Gustavo and Jesus had the class for all.

Saturday, Oct. 25  - This morning breakfast was served for all and then we continued with a devotional and a class for men and class for women. Benjamin Colunga was in charge of the men’s class and his wife Patricia Colunga had the class for women. We talked about how to deal with afflictions. We had lunch and then we all went to out congregation. We met with the men from Arlington, TX, and Bentonville, AR., and we talked about the work that needs to be done for next year, the problems, the goals. We talked to them and let them know that we still need $2300 dollars to put the property in the religious association’s name. In the evening they invited us for dinner, meanwhile at the church building we had the presentation of Jazmin to celebrate her 15 th birthday.

Sunday, Oct. 26 - This morning we got together for worship, we had 29 adults and 22 children and we collected $480.50 pesos in the contribution. For the class I talked about understanding why we are joyful and happy in the Lord, Luke 10:17-20, Revelations 20:15, Philippians 4:3-5, and Psalms 90:14. Brother John Dyas had the sermon for us, after worship we had lunch for all and we also had cake for the October birthdays. The men from Bentonville talked to us about the plans for February for they are bringing a group to work here, they also talked to us about the medical campaign for July 2009. we had class for the ILEB students and the men’s meeting to talk about the activities for the week.

We thank God for the Bentonville group as well as the Arlington group. The Bentonville group helps 10 children with money for school and everyday this group of children come to the church building from 9 to 10:30, for us to help with homework and check their grades, Ashley, Chanita, Maribel and Carlos are in charge of this group. We thank all of you for making this possible for the children.

Reyes & Chanita Medina

Posted 9/9/08

Colonia 89 Report - August 2008

Monday, August 18 - Day off

Tuesday, August 19 - We thank God for today Ricardo Rumiano came over to ask for help for his wife had just delivered a baby and he is out of work and needed to get some things for the baby. I went to the government office to pay the taxes for the church property for 2008. We also got some things for the church, after that I typed and sent my report for last week. In the afternoon we got the volley ball net all set up for the teens. In the evening we had bible class for the members at the church building, this time Mateo and Misael came over for the class.

Wednesday, August 20 - Today I took time to prepare my lesson for Sunday. Chanita and Ashley got the medicine organized, this is the one left from the medical campaign. Carlos and Maribel cleaned the floor for the church building and cleaned the church property. In the afternoon we met with the leaders, Adolfo, Gustavo, Carlos, Arcadio and Jesus, and we assigned a task for them for next Sunday. Today I went with Jesus for the bible class with Carlos and Lucia the class was about 1 Corinthians 11, they said they understood the message and that they will be baptized very soon.

Thursday, August 21 - We thank God for today I met with Gustavo he said he is almost ready to start leading songs for class or worship he said he wants to do it the best way he can. Today Carlos and I visited with Valvas and I talked to hi m about the need of Christ in our life to be saved from Hebrews 9:27, John 3:16, Acts 4:12 and John 14:6. I took time to continue preparing my lesson for Sunday. We thank God for this evening Carlos, Lucia, Carla, Carlos Jr., Lucia daughter and Pouleth came to the front to be baptized. I thank God for brother Jesus Trenado for he has been having class with them and now they have obeyed the word. Today the women had class at Maria de Jesus’ home.

Friday, August 22 - Today I thank God for I got my lesson ready for Sunday. Ashley went with Erika to register some of the children in school. Carlos and I went and bought two containers to save the water from the baptism we also bought a sealer for the baptistery. In the afternoon Carlos and I visited with Omar he was invited to church by Valva she is also a visitor. We also had bible class at the church building and this time Carlos talked about being grateful to God, from Luke 7:36-47 and Psalms 100:1-5, this was the first time for Gustavo to come to the front and lead singing and prayer. After the class I gave all the people that got baptized yes terday the lesson about the 40 days. The teens played volleyball outside.

Saturday, August 23  - Today Chanita and Ashley took Arcadio’s children to buy school supplies and uniforms. Today we visited with Jesus Trenado for he had low blood pressure. We visited with Ricardo and Maria to invite them for bible study and they said they want us to come back next week. In the afternoon Carlos started the ministry with the teens and for class we had a Korean young man for he said very soon he will live close to the church building and he wants to attend church with us.

Sunday, August 24 - We thank God for today we got together for worship. This morning we had 46 adults and 25 children, we collected $616.50 pesos for contribution, for the sermon Carlos talked about what God wants from women in the church, from Titus 2:3-5. For the class I talked about the Holy Spirit from Acts 5:1-4. We gave the newly baptized the certificate of baptism. After worship we organized the get together for next Sunday. In the afternoon I met with the leaders to talk about the work for the week. We also agreed to start class on Sunday at 10 and sermon at 11.

We thank God for all of you that read these weekly reports and for all the blessings we receive from you and the churched. If your congregations has an old projector that you don’t use any more and if you want to donate it to us we would gladly accept it for we really need one.

Reyes & Chanita Medina

Colonia 89 Report - August 2008

Monday, August 25 - We took the day off

Tuesday, August 26 - This early morning I went to donate blood for Jesus Trenado but the doctor said my blood pressure was very low and I can’t donate blood for now, he recommended that I rest some. In the afternoon we had class for all and this time I talked about Jesus is our Lord from Hebrews 1:8, John 1:1, Isaiah 6:8 and Acts 20:28. Ashley and Chanita visited with Maria for she just had her baby, she is one of the visitors at church. Carlos and Gustavo visited with Teresa and they also met a woman named Nicolasa and she also wants to have bible study. Carlos had bible study with a young man named Carlos.

Wednesday, August 27 - We thank God for another day of work, this time Carlos and I had bible class with Valva, I talked to him about the word of God from Mark 16:16, Romans 1:16 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. We also had bible study with Omar about 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 and Romans 1:16. Chanita and Ashley visited with Concepcion and Angelica two of our visitors. Carlos installed the window for the children’s classroom in front of the bathrooms. In the evening we had prayer time and we are going to continue with prayer time every night at 8 p.m., this time we had 9 men for it.

Thursday, August 28 - Today my son David and I printed the new songbook for the church and we made copies of it. Carlos, Ashley and I went out to deliver flyers in the Collado area. After that we all went over to Maribel’s home to pray for her and encourage her for today it’s her birthday. Gustavo, Carlos, Maribel, Ashley, Chanita and I visited with Fernando’s wife and she invited us over for dinner.

Friday, August 29 - Today I got my sermon ready for Sunday. I took Jesus to the doctor for he is not feeling great. Carlos and Ivan delivered flyers on the south side of Colonia 89; they met a family interested in bible study. Carlos and Maribel had bible class with a young man named Carlos, they talked to him about God’s love from Genesis 3:15 and John 3:16. In the evening we had bible class with some of the members and I talked about Luke chapter 6.

Saturday, August 30 - Today we thank God for Matt was able to take us to San Vicente for the seminar for the ILEB students, he took us in one of the vans from Baja missions, Liberato was in charge of the class for the students and he talked about human relationships, after the class they had lunch for all and then we went back to Ensenada.

Sunday, August 31 - This morning we got ready for worship we had 40 adults and 27 children for it, we collected $701.50 pesos for the contribution. For the sermon I talked about God wants to have a relationship with His children, acts 9:1-9. After worship we had fellowship Sunday and we had a cake to celebrate the birthdays for August. We thank God for everything went as planned. In the afternoon we had a men’s meeting to talk about the activities for the week and the program for next Sunday.

We have made a change for worship, and now we start class at 10-10:40, we have a 20-minute break and then we start the sermon at 11 a.m.

Needs: We need a projector for the congregation If you have one that you would like to donate we would certainly appreciate it. We continue praying for all of you.

Reyes & Chanita Medina

Posted 8/27/08

Colonia 89 Report - August 2008

Monday, July 28

- Today I went to get supplies for the man that is working at our house. Carlos and Maribel cleaned the church building. Arcadio installed the door for the storage room and also the drywall for the ceiling. Today we had to burn the trash for truck didn’t come get it.

Tuesday, July 29 - We continued working in the house and storage room. In the afternoon we had bible class for the members at the church; after the class I met with the leaders, Carlos, Adolfo, Arcadio and Jesus to talk about the church activities.

Wednesday, July 30 - Today Jesus and I visited with Samuel to encourage him for his wife Elena has started attending a denominational group. We continued working in the house. Jesus and Carlos had bible study with Lucia, Carlos and their sons. We also had bible study with Angelica and Maria and we talked to them about the church of Christ from Matthew 16:18, Acts 2 and Romans 16:16.

Thursday, August 1 - Day off

Friday, August 2 - Today we took time to visit the members and visitors that haven’t been attending church. We visited with Elena, Veronica and Servando; in the afternoon we started painting the house. After painting we had class for all, this time Jesus was in charge of the=2 0class. After class we gave the people clothes that the city of children donated.

Saturday, August 3 - Today Maribel, Carlos, Adolfo, David, Chanita and I continued painting the house. Today we also got the sand, cement bags, insulation, drywall and other things that the Virginia and Pennsylvania groups are going to be using starting on Monday. They will be doing the insulation and drywall upstairs and pouring the concrete floor for the classrooms downstairs.

Sunday, August 3 - Today we met as a family as we do every Sunday. This morning for worship we had 32 adults and 22 children in attendance. We collected $534.20 pesos in the contribution. For the sermon I talked about who is guiding our life, God or the things from the world, from Ecclesiastics 4:1-6. After the sermon three people came to the front to be baptized, they are Gustavo, Rocio and Claudia, these young people are now part of the church of Christ in Colonia 89, we ask for your prayers for them, this time Jesus Trenado baptized them.

We thank God for all the groups that visited the Colonia 89 congregation this summer and thru all the year, all of you have brought great blessings to the people from this area. We thank our brother Stan and Carolina for they have always been there for us every time we need them; we pray God will continue blessing both of them.

Monday, August 4 - This morning we thank God for the Virginia and Pennsylvania groups got here to work. This time part of the group started working with the insulation and drywall, another one started getting the ground leveled to pour the concrete floor on Tuesday and Wednesday. Part of the group went to Smart & Final to get food sets to be delivered the next two days. Today we continued painting the house, Carlos, Maribel and David helped paint. Chanita and Ashley worked getting the supplies for the children’s class. Arcadio continued working in the house building closets. Ashley, Chanita and I visited with Valva she is one of the visitors, we encouraged her for her husband died a few days ago and she is very sad about it, please continue praying for her.

Tuesday, August 5 - Today once again the brothers and sisters from Virginia and Pennsylvania continued working upstairs with insulation and drywall, meanwhile part of the group started pouring the concrete floor downstairs, they also had another group delivering food sets and visiting families. This time Ashley got to go with us so she can see where the families live. After that I started typing the weekly report. In the evening we had bible study with the members at the church building, and this time we talked about the promise of the Holy Spirit with power and it came true in Acts chapter 2.

Wednesday, August 6 - We thank God for the group finished all the insulation and drywall as well as the concrete floor downstairs, they also had people delivering food and visiting families. Today the group worked faster for they got done earlier than the last two days, they left part of one of the rooms undone for the next group to be able to do the electrical wiring. W e thank God for them for the children now can have their class downstairs; they also installed the windows upstairs. In the afternoon we had class with Angelica, Guadalupe and Mary, this time I talked to them about the two pacts from Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 7, 8, 9, James 2:7 and Galatians 3:10.

Thursday, August 7 - Today Carlos, Maribel, Adolfo and I finished painting the house and it is now ready for us to move in. Arcadio is still working on the closets. In the afternoon we started getting some of the things moved from the apartment to the house for the landlord is going to rent it soon.

Friday, August 8 - This morning I tried to get some rest for I was tired. In the afternoon we had bible class for all and this time I talked about John 17, Acts 20 and 1 Corinthians 1; I talked about it because some of the people had asked why there are many churches from other religious beliefs in this area.

Saturday, August 9 - Today we thank God for some of the members and neighbors helped get all our things moved to the house that is one block from the church property, where we use to meet before we had the church building. Now we are very close to the church building so you can come and visit any time.

Sunday, August 10 - This morning we got together as a family and we had 49 adults, 11 teens and 24 children for worship. We collected $843.90 pesos for contribution. This time Carlos talked to us about generosity from Romans 8. After the sermon we welcomed all the visitors and friends. I had the class about the two pacts Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews chapters 7,8 and 9, Galatians 3:10 and James 2:10. In the afternoon we met with the leaders that are willing to do the program for next Sunday.

We thank the men and women from the Virginia and Pennsylvania groups for they brought many blessings to the people from Colonia 89, and for that we are grateful.

Monday, August 11 - We thank God for he gave us the opportunity to have our brothers and sisters from the Roseville, CA; congregation with us. Today they started doing the electrical wiring in the classrooms upstairs. They also continued doing the insulation and drywall work. Carlos and Maribel stayed in the classroom inside the church building at night that way people won’t come and steal things like they were doing in the past. They also cleaned the church building and bathrooms. In the afternoon we went to the general hospital in town to visit with Noe’s father. Arcadio continued building the closets in the house.

Tuesday, August 12 - Today the California group continued with the work upstairs. Carlos and Eliu worked on the church sign. Jesus had class with Carlos, Lucia, Polet, Carlos and Karla, he talked to them about the salvation in Jesus Christ from Acts 4:12 and John 3:16. Ashley and I visited with Samuel and Elena and we encouraged them to continue living in God. In the afternoon we had bible class at the church building for the members, this time I talked about God asking for fruits of the spirit, Luke 13:6-9.

Wednesday, August 13 - We thank God for the California group continued their work upstairs, today it was their last day of work, and the congregation in Colonia 89 thanks them for their work, and we pray God will continue blessing all of you, and we hope to see you next year. Carlos, Maribel and Jesus had class with Polet, Carlos, Lucia and Karla, they talked to them about the blessings we get once we obey God, Acts 2:38, Ephesians 1:13, and 2 Corinthians 5:17. In the afternoon I starte d getting the sermon ready for Sunday. Today Eliu finished the sign for the church where we have the schedule.

Thursday, August 14  - Today we took Ashley to the bank so she can get money that she will give to some of the children in Colonia 89 for them to be able to go to school. Today Carlos and Eliu put cement in two tires so we can use them to put the volleyball net for the teens to play. We bought a food basket for Carlos and Maribel for they haven’t found a job yet and they are very active in the church, they also stay at the church property and clean the church building. Chanita and Ashley visited with Juana Saucedo, Jessica and Erika. Arcadio continues working in our house building the closets. In the afternoon I sent the report to Pilar.

Friday, August 15 - Today I went to see Pilar to give her the working fund report, after that Carlos and I visited with Arcadio on our way there the breaks for the van wouldn’t work so I stopped to check i t and the break fluid was leaking so we bought fluid and filled the container and then took it to the mechanic, he had to change one of the parts and we also got new break pads. In the afternoon I finished my sermon for Sunday; Ashley and Chanita took Adolfo and Arcadio to pay the registration fee for school. Carlos cleaned the church property and bought a food basket for Erika and her children for they didn’t have much to eat. In the afternoon we had class for all and this time Jesus talked to us about sin from 1 John 3:4 and Romans, Adolfo, Carlos and Gustavo were in charge of prayer and songs.

Saturday, August 16  - This morning we went to the church in San Vicente for they are having their youth meeting. This time Agripino Martinez from the San Quintin congregation preached for us, after the meeting and class they had lunch for all of us and then the soccer match for the teens. We had a great time there and then we went back to Colonia 89.

Sunday, August 17 - This morning we met as we do every Sunday, and we had 46 adults and 24 children for church. We collected $617 pesos in the contribution. For the sermon I talked about God’s plans and our plans, Exodus 2:11-15, Psalms 81:11-16 and Romans 15:4. Gustavo, Carlos, Adolfo and Arcadio were in charge of prayers and songs. Chanita and Maribel were in charge of class for children 3-6 and 7-11. For the class Carlos talked about 2 Timothy 3:16-17. In the afternoon I took the leaders of the church here to the class in Zorrillo for them to learn how they lead worship and class and that way we can do the same in Colonia 89.

We thank all the groups that visited us this summer for your example of love for God helped the church grow in number and spirit. All the groups were a great blessing to the church and the community with the work you did. We had 3 baptisms and now we have 8 students that may very soon obey the word. We thank you all and pray for blessings for you, you are the answer to our prayers, we are all doing a great job to honor God.

Working Fund Report < /SPAN>

July 2008

Gasoline

Benevolence

Contribution

7/6/08 $526.50 pesos

7/13/08 $503.20 pesos

7/20/08 $841.50 pesos

7/27/08 $5,104.00 pesos

Total $6,975.20 pesos

Reyes & Chanita Medina

Baja Summer Mission Trip to Colonia 89 (7/21 to 7/28)

Trip Overview

On Friday, 7/18 a seven member advanced team traveled to Ensenada, Mexico to meet Ashley Churchman (now living in Mexico) in order to prepare things for the large team (58) which arrived on Monday 7/21. Both the advanced and large teams were blessed with uneventful border crossings and we always thank the Lord for that!

Tuesday though Sunday the 65 Americans served the Mexican people living in “Colonia 89” which is one of the poorest parts of the city by providing medical and dental care, construction, marriage and leadership classes, cosmetology training, and an awesome vacation Bible school. On the final Sunday we had a wonderful combined worship service with them where Tim Rine preached and John Dyas translated. Dell and Lori Wood gave out certificates to those who had attended all their marriage classes on “The Blessing.” And Debbie Scott gave out certificates to the ladies who had successfully completed her cosmetology training. After services we enjoyed an authentic Mexican potluck hosted by the hermanas in the church.

This year’s theme – “Family of God”

Special Highlights

• The church has grown considerably from last year
• The Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ built the church a new auditorium and a separate four room building for children’s classes.
• The active membership has almost doubled in number from last year.
• Several families and 4 men in particular have stepped up to accept more responsibility.
• One of them, Jesus, was a man we found last year door knocking. He has become one of the biggest sources of encouragement for Reyes.
• Reyes and his family will be moving up to the house purchased two years ago where the church has been meeting before building the new building. It is located one block from the new building.
• Dell and Lori were able to give some great help on marriage and parenting to the church members there.
• Tim Rine was able to give four leadership classes to the most committed of the Colonia 89 men and preach and inspiriting lesson to the entire church.
• We had some awesome devotionals each morning and evening which blessed our team.
• Chuck and Shar Lee did a wonderful job of multiplying the loves and fishes… and no one got sick this year.

Greatest needs we identified

• We found many children who will not be able to attend school because their parents can’t afford it. We are developing a scholarship program to help.
• We discovered a family who cares for children who are in essence abandoned out of their own funds. We are looking into how we might help the 89 church help them.
• Reyes and Chanita need help in training men and women in the church for greater spiritual growth and responsibility. We will provide training materials and opportunities to them.
• The drug addiction, alcoholism, gang activity, theft, and vandalism make the area where the church building is located a very insecure place. We are taking steps to make the property as secure as possible and we are investigating ways to help them start some type of neighborhood watch program and we will attempt to talk to the mayor of Ensenada in the near future to find out what can be done to increase police protection to that area.
• The children’s Bible classes are in desperate need of organization and curriculum. Ashley will be working all year on improving those two areas.
• Reyes, Chanita, David, Abigail, Ana, Ashley, and the emerging church leaders all need a great deal of prayer to be able to utilize all of God’s power, protection, and direction in the upcoming year.

Breakdown of the Activities

• Construction – Greg Bryan & Bill Brunkhardt
• Medical – Bill Tate
• Dental – Becky Bryan
• Children – Josh Bundy
• Cosmetology – Debbie Scott
• Evangelism / Devotionals – Chad Mims
• Teaching / Preaching – John invited Kim & Raul Solis from Toluca
• Family Teaching – Dell & Lori Wood

Statistics

• Medical
  • Total patients seen - 322   (Adults 135; Children 187)
  • Medical patients     - 216
  • Dental patients       - 106
  • Teeth extracted      - 100
  • Prescriptions filled - 520
• Cosmetology 
  • Hair cuts                - 120
  • Women taught cosmetology - 4
• Children
  • It seemed like 1000’s but was no doubt only a couple of hundred

Remember -

Be sure to remember the one we left behind… Ashley Churchman stayed to serve as a missionary helping Reyes and Chanita for one year. Pray for her daily please! Her email is ashleychurchman@yahoo.com

Send Mail to:

Ashley Churchman
Ave. Estado 29 #1769
Col. Hidalgo
Ensenada , Baja California CP 22880
MEXICO