Vicente (our co worker) just talked to his uncle Macario in Chiltepin recently. (this excerpt is from Vicente's newsletter):
Maracio recently shared all the the difficulties he and his family and the other believers have faced simply for believing in God. Many people verbally persecute them, view them as if they are inferior, treat them bad, and others try to force them to work in the drugs. But in light of that they have stood firm and constant in their faith in Jesus Christ. Macario said, "Even if they insult us and treat us bad, we are going to stand firm, and every day we will remember everything that God and Jesus have done for us."
These are the words of Macario. He said that these difficult tests have made his faith stronger. Pray for Macario, his family, and the rest of the Guarijio believers. Right now the believers don't have anyone to teach them the Word of God but the are still staying strong. Vicente and his wife want to be with them and encourage them with the Word but for now God has them in missionary training. They pray that next year they can be with the Guarijio and encourage them.
(Photo: Our co-workers Vicente and Edendira and baby Misael)
Note from Benders: we are also looking forward to teaching and encouraging the believers when we arrive Dec 14th. Please pray for safe travels as we travel 12 hours on Monday back into the mountains of Mexico to the town of Chiltepin.
