Transform Ministries, Mexico Update #2

 

Thank you for your prayers and support for Transform Ministries throughout November and December!

I'd like to take a moment and provide you with a recap of what the Lord accomplished in the second leg of the tour in Mexico.

In September and October, 5 conferences were successfully held throughout the state of Sonora, along with 7 evangelistic events for kids and families.  The recap of this first month can be read here.

Clowns for Jesus!

Here is a brief illustrated recap of what took place during the second month of ministry in Mexico.

SINALOA

In Sinaloa, Transform Ministries and Evangelism Explosion (Hope For Kids) collaborated to hold two conferences and minister in three churches. 70 teachers were trained in evangelism, discipleship, effective outreach ministry techniques, and creative teaching methods for the classroom. 11 children accepted Christ as their Savior in the evangelistic outreaches, and over 100 adults were trained in “everyday evangelism.”

 

The Word of God is the center of everything we say and do!
Evangelism training for a conference of 12 churches.

Teachers passionate about evangelism!
Hope for Kids collaborated with Transform Ministries
to train three churches in effective evangelism of kids.

"Creative Teaching Methods" Class
Equipping teachers to lay down the curriculum book and tap into kids' imaginations
in order to make Bible truths stick and apply them to kids' lives.

Candy is essential in Kid Min - for the teachers!

50 teachers trained in Las Glorias, Sinaloa, where 11 children
professed to accept Christ as their Savior in an evangelistic outreach.

The evangelistic program that we held for the children in the neighborhood of the church
was one of the first experiences for many teachers in community evangelism. Most churches
want to evangelize, but don't know how. It was exciting to see these teachers become
passionate about creating evangelistic outreaches in their own communities 
and brainstorming about new ideas in their ministries.

Evangelism Partners in Sinaloa:
Alex Mata and Evie Coult

Ministry Partners:
Doug and Rebecca Coult, missionaries
Fabian Mendoza, evangelist

YÚCATAN

Yúcatan

In Yúcatan, I preached at a three-day children's state camp for the Church of God of Prophecy, and held a two-day conference for 25 of the region's children's ministry leaders. For the following two weeks, I preached nearly every other evening in a different church.  I was blessed to meet many new pastors and dedicated believers across this beautiful state. Many renewed their vows to the Lord, and God worked mightily in establishing an open door for work in 2014. At the end of my time in Yúcatan, God allowed me the privilege to translate for Bishop David Bryan in a three-night evangelistic crusade that he was holding in the state.

The elementary School in Tchenkenen, Yúcatan
The children were thrilled to see us in the village,
and we had an excellent kids service with them.

The worship team at the COGOP Kids Camp 2013,
"I Live For You,"  where I preached three evangelistic services.
The regional worship team did an excellent
job at bringing the children into meaningful and
deliberate worship to Jesus Christ.

Church of God of Prophecy in Tchenkeken, Yúcatan
The majority of the people in this village are of Mayan decent
and still maintain the Mayan language and culture.  Although the region
is highly evangelized, there are still many who have not chosen
to follow Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.

COGOP Kids Camp 2013,
"I Live For You."

The state children's director for the Church of God of Prophecy,
Wendy Angulo (right) and her mother, Iliana Beltran (left),
the pastor of the 3rd Church of God of Prophecy
in Tizimín, Yúcatan (there are four churches in total).

Flor Mari, a sweet Mayan sister of the Church of God of Prophecy in Tchenkeken
with three of her great-granddaughters.  Flor, like many residents of this remote village,
owns a home in the city but chooses to live in the tranquil and simple community of Tchenkeken.

My host pastors, the Angulo-Beltran family.  After two months of tacos and soups,
my wonderful hosts took me out for pizza - a welcomed treat!

Regional Teachers Training in Tizimín, Yúcatan, where 25 teachers were trained
in lesson planning, evangelism, discipline, and family outreach.

My hosts in Yucatan for two weeks, the Chan-Homa family

Church of God of Prophecy in Nacutche, Yúcatan

Exploring the ruins of the ancient Mayan city, Chichen-Itza, near Cancún, Yúcatan.

My adventures in learning how to sleep

in a hammock without falling out:

Post by Lacynda Bree Biggers.

CENTRAL MEXICO

México

Hidalgo

Puebla

After my time in Yúcatan, I flew to central Mexico and ministered in the state of Puebla. While in Puebla, I became ill, and after the initial training conference, in which 20 teachers were trained, I stayed in bed for two days, recuperating. Thanks to all who prayed for my health during this trip – the constant travel wore on me, but the Lord gave me supernatural strength and healing several times.

My next stop was Mexico City, D.F., where I held a three-day regional training conference for pastors and teachers. After the conference in D.F., I held a day of workshops in Hidalgo, and then arrived in the state of Mexico, where I travelled around for two weeks preaching, training churches in evangelism, and holding evangelistic events for kids and families.

Transform Ministries and Hope for Kids collaborated
to train 25 teachers in Puebla from 3 different churches
in effective evangelism techniques for children. 

My guitar was my constant companion, and
often attracted other curious musicians!

Damaris Gutierrez is the national children's director for Mexico,
and was my host and guide in Puebla.

Pastor Moreno and his wife, in the Church of God
of Prophecy in Actopan, Hidalgo.

My hosts in Chimalhuacan, Mexico:
Pastor Antonio Canizalez (left) and brother Sergio Hernandez (right).
The brothers took a Saturday off their jobs and took me sight-seeing
through the ancient Aztec community of Teotihucan.

The Sun Temple in the ancient Aztec city of Teotihucan.

Training pastors and leaders from various churches in Actopan, Hidalgo.

Teaching on the necessity to think outside the box in order
to create a good environment for volunteers and new teachers
to come alongside our ministries as participants rather than spectators.

Training teachers, leaders, and pastors in Effective Child Evangelism in Mexico City, D.F.

My host family in Chimalhuacan, México:
Sergio Hernandez and Carmen Gomez, with their children.

My host pastors in Chimalhuacan, México:
Antonio Canizalez and his family

Leaving Mexico was a tearful occasion, but I threw a big pizza party for
all of the friends I had made in the city of Chimalhuacan.
It was a yummy and fun way to say "goodbye for now!"

While evangelizing through the streets of Chimalhuacan, a young man approached our group.
Isaac (third from the left) is part of a successful street ministry that uses rap to evangelize all over Mexico.
It's always exciting to meet other ministers who are passionate about bringing the people to Jesus Christ!

Preparing to minister in the small community of Texcoco, México.
We reached out to families and their children through an evangelistic presentation
in the middle of the town, followed by a time of prayer for specific needs.

The results of this 9-week tour have been overwhelming. Three additional tours have been planned for 2014, in Sonora, Mexico, and Yucatan. Additionally, I will be working throughout the U.S. in several projects this year, including training in Alabama and Washington State, and evangelistic events in Georgia. Definitely, 2014 will be a busy year for Transform Ministries!

Thank you for your continued prayers. Here are specific prayer requests:

SUPPORT

• I've received numerous requests for conferences and speaking engagements throughout the U.S. and Mexico for 2014. At the present moment, I am in the U.S.A. working, and presenting the ministry to potential financial supporters. Please pray that the Lord bring people alongside the ministry who recognize the vision and desire to be a part of it.

WHEELCHAIR

Omar's Wheelchair

Omar with his letter board

Omar is a Christian brother from Ciudad Obregón, Sonora with an incredible testimony.  In his life before Christ, Omar was part of a gang, and in a drug-deal-gone-bad, was shot in the head and left to die in the desert.


A month later, he was miraculously found alive and underwent seven brain surgeries. Shortly after his recuperation, Omar gave his life to the Lord, and has served God faithfully in Eternal Rock church, where I preach each year that I visit Ciudad Obregón. He has an incredible testimony of the faithfulness of God, the only one who gives Second Chances, and isn't silent about his faith.


Although he cannot speak due to the traumatic brain injuries that he experienced, Omar communicates by spelling his words out on a wooden board that hangs around his neck, and also takes care of his aged grandmother, who is now bedridden and with whom he lives. 


Omar could ask for many things, but his only request has been that I bring him a used wheelchair. He has sat in the same wheelchair for 13 years, and it is worn. Please consider helping me fulfill this need for this brother.

God is faithful!  Thank you for your continued prayers and support!

Sincerely,

Lacynda Biggers

Transform Ministries

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