Mission News From Nan & Miguel

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We give thanks for all of you and know that you pray for us regularly. We had a wonderful experience with a group from Camp Hill UMC, PA. This is the first of Nan and Miguel’s Covenant churches to come to Mexico. They had a 50-year age range and were open, loving and anxious to learn and share.

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They worked on the home of Antonio who hauls material from the river with his burro and mule to make a living. He lost his little adobe home in the 2017 earthquake. They also helped build new troughs for the goats and sheep. And they sewed much-needed aprons. They participated in a dental hygiene work-shop with pre-schoolers and parents.

The first week of December we are looking forward to a group of 11 who come from four places – Spokane, WA, Pasadena, CA, Pennsylvania and Chapelwood, TX. We have two who have been here before and 9 for the first time. They will be doing much the same work as Camp Hill did.

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We have lots of new baby goats and sheep. One was born with a deformity on its face so we have had to bottle-feed Lucky – named by Ashley from Camp Hill. Lucky is full of life! We have all enjoyed these babies SO much! They are darling! We also have a few baby chicks!

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We also are anxious to host our friends from Virginia and Pennsylvania in January and February! In March we have the second course with Health Promotors. We could host a group of about six who would get to enjoy these wonderful women!

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In getting to know the sheep and goats many Bible passages mean more now: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks ... 9 An angel of God appeared to them, and the glory of God shone around them…. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”- Nan & Miguel, Clara, Catra and the GYTTE Staff