Dear friends,
It has been too long since we have touched base with you and so we would like to share with you some exciting things that are happening in our lives. We ask you to praise God for the ways He is at work around us here in Mexico City, and petition you to be lifting up a few requests on our behalf. Thank you for your continued partnership and encouragement in our mission to shine the light of Christ in Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico.
We saw 2008 wind down with growth and vibrancy in our house church, and it has carried on with great optimism early in 2009. We believe that God has been at work for some time in creating a dynamic in our group that is one of loving relationships, openness and sincere desire to know and live Jesus. Over the past few months we have grown numerically and it has been such a blessing to be introduced to new families and couples and to welcome them into our Christian family. We look forward to spending time together through the week in various ways (Bible studies, prayer times, eating and coffee times, etc..) and always enjoy our Sunday times of fellowship, worship and sharing a meal together. It is an exciting time to be a part of the work here. In all honesty, we have seen some slow and difficult times in this work and so we are thrilled to be seeing fruit and great things happening all around us today. Thank you for praying for us, and please don't stop!
Our family is doing well - the boys are growing and changing and always active! We have loved watching them cross milestones in their young lives. Reece (5) is now reading and writing and continues to be a sweet, responsible son and a caring big brother. Chase (4)has jumped right into school and we are proud of how quickly he has learned spanish and is learning new letters and school stuff each day. He loves to play outside and always brings adventure to our family dynamic. Piersen is now nearly 2 and is slowly beginning to say a few more words (that we can understand that is!). He is a funny little guy and certainly doesn't feel like he should miss a beat to what his big brothers get to do. Benjy is continuing his online courses towards his Master's degree and enjoys the things he learns. He desires to see the development of more Mexican leaders and meets regularly to train and disciple people. Carolyn has been blessed to be more involved this year with the boys' school, serving on the parents association. She feels like she has many open doors to friendships with other mom's and neighbors and feels like ministry is happening in very natural ways for her.
Of course, we believe that the faithful prayers of many of you make a difference and have been a part of bringing us to where we are today. Here is a short and more specific list of things we would ask you to be praying about:
* continued praise and petitions for our house church group - that we would grow in love and service to Christ and that we would look outward to sharing our faith with others.
* church retreat - scheduled for March 6,7,8 - specifically for deepened relationships with one another and the ability to listen to God's guidance as we set goals for the year.
* wisdom and guidance as we (Benjy and Carolyn) begin to give pre-marital counseling to a young couple in our group - that Cesar and Nancy would grow in their relationship with one another and overcome certain faith and family obstacles.
* our safety and health - as economic hard times affect Mexico, there has been a rise in crime and violence.
* our teammates James and Erin Henderson (Kate & Caleb) will return mid April from their extended furlough time in Texas - we are excited for their return!
* thanks for the friendship and addition of Lance and Yulianna Wiser to our work!
* Ivan and Hayley (members of our house church) have announced that they are expecting a baby! prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy
Again, we express to you our gratitude for all that you do for us. We would love to hear from you so please feel free to contact us (information below).
Have a great day,
Benjy and Carolyn, Reece, Chase and Pierce Brednich
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