Mexicali update after being here 4 full days so far....

     Our time in Mexicali has been good, It was +27 here yesterday and as I was out with the team I now realize what playing in the dirt/ dust really means. We arrived here on the 26th and set up the kitchen and finished the set-up on the 27th. There are around 60 of us here in total, food has been great, people even better, and the commitment to the children, and adults in the community by the teams has been so great!!

     The children take every ounce of energy you have and are still ready to run and play when you are all tuckered out. The women are very receptive to the crafts that are being taught them and enjoy the opportunity to sit down with the young ladies here, while the men sit in the shade and enjoy watching the children play either kick-ball or soccer or jump-rope. 

     The gospel is being presented on a daily basis, and we ask that you continue to pray for the people of Mexicali. Please pray that their hearts would be softened as they find out that there truly is someone who loves them for who they are, and no matter what their past has been, they are loved by Jesus Christ without any restrictions put on them like man puts on people.

    There is no one here in Mexicali that is excluded from the love of God, and the opportunity of salvation that is freely given through Jesus Christ!!

     Please continue to pray for my family as well, as we are here sent by God and supported by you our team members spiritually (through prayer) and financially as God directs by placing our family on your hearts and minds.

    I do hope and pray that your Christmas was a blessed time with family and friends, and that God would bless each of you as we head into the New Year!!

           With many thanks for your commitment to our family today and in the future....

                        Irv, Mari, Leah and Jaxon Penner