Friday, February 22, 2008

A Time To Go Forward

January/February 2008 Newsletter


As we look over the past year, we see months of preparation for a gigantic harvest. 2007 was full of special activities such as Bible school classes, camp meetings, evangelistic campaigns, 5 outdoor Christian concerts with the last two having over 5,000 people in attendance. There was also the daily work of teaching, preaching, visitation, school classes, plus ministry and a busy home life. Vehicles must be kept running, buildings maintained, help given to people going though unbelievable hardships, as well as all of the unexpected events that occur. David and Elizabeth were also able to teach in the country of Chile for almost three weeks in conferences and churches.

As we start this New Year we prayerfully consider the events that will bring increase to the churches here in Mexico. The everyday work must continue. We must minister to the people’s needs and inner healing is a reality to be addressed.

As for our teaching ministry in Nayarit, Mexico, the Xecora Christian Secondary School is moving forward with a new principal that took over the office in October. Rios de Agua Viva Bible School is beginning a series of new courses from February 4 – May 15, both in ministry and music.

We wish to extend the very successful outreach, El Punto, to new cities with its youth oriented activities in 2008. There are already open doors.

Holy Week, before Easter, we will continue our annual and exceptional wilderness youth camp. The youth return each year challenged and spiritually aflame. The following week will be the annual children’s camp, held on the Xecora school grounds.

In answer to requests, we plan to have a regional Ladies’ Conference later in the year. There are also three churches now working completely on their own but look to us for spiritual guidance and counsel. We shall continue working on the growth of the local church with strong Biblical doctrinal foundations. This will include infusing them with a heart for missions, giving and moving beyond their present attitudes and local outreach

As we start this New Year with new goals we also continue to pray rich blessings upon all you who support this ministry. We covet your prayers and your faithful offerings.


David & Elizabeth Tolman

Philip, Lucy, Simri & Vanessa Tolman

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