August 09

Many of you know that August is a crazy month for us because we celebrate 3 birthdays: Tyler, Tori and Jeff. This year we decided to do something a little different for TnT's birthdays. We went ahead and did a combined party for them at the location of their choice, Picolo Mondo. The kids and their guest all seemed to enjoy the party...and Jeff and I were happy to have the "mess" in someone other place!


Tori's bday was a rather bitter-sweet event for us...she kept saying, "This is my LAST single digit year. Next year I'll have 2 digits for my age!" *Sigh* They just grow up so fast. It's hard to believe that God entrusted her into our care only 9 years ago... and Tyler, has it really already been 7 years??



Thank you for the birthday calls, cards and presents. You have no idea how much it meant to the kids to have you remember their special days!

September 09

Mexican Independence Day is one of our favorite holidays here in the Yucatan. The city is decorated with flags, kids are off from school to participate in parades, and everyone is cooking "comida typica"...how could you NOT love a holiday like that?

This year at our church we did not hire a mariachi nor did we have a "street party" as we did last year; however, we still met the evening of the 15th as a church family for singing, fellowship...and of course...FOOD! The children of the church participated in a costume contest and both Tori and Tyler won a prize this year much to their excitement. We had a great turnout and the spirit of the church was typical of a fiesta. When the evening finished, TnT were already planning next year's costumes...

Viva Mexico!

October 2009

This month we've celebrated another year at I.B.P...unfortunately, our camera was not working properly and we weren't able to take many pictures of our anniversary Sunday. Nevertheless, we were encouraged to see several new families celebrating our 7th year with us and also so many "old" faces that have been with us from our very first service until present!

This past year has had its "ups and downs" however, God, as always is so good! We've had new families recently join the church, have seen many people make decisions for Christ, and FINALLY after all of this time, it looks like we'll have our OWN property!! Please continue to pray for the ministry here in the Yucatan and thank you for all of your prayers and faithful support. The faces that you see here in these pictures, may not have been lives impacted for Christ, if not for your support in our ministry.