We currently support two families in Mexico. The May family located in Matehuala, and the Strong family in Mante. Both were sent out from our sister church in Auburn, Alabama, and have been ministering among the people of those regions for many years.

Matehuala, Updates:
Pastor Robert May and his family have lived and worked in Matehuala for many years and have seen tremendous growth and increase for the church there. Recently, they sent us the following update:

Greetings from the May family in Matehuala, Mexico.

Independence Day
The Mexican Independence Day is September 16. Here's a VERY ABBREVIATED history of their independence from Spain.

In 1808, Napoleon invaded Spain, and decided to impose his brother José Bonaparte, as king of Spain (1808-1810).  The Criollos (people of Spanish parents born in Mexico) found in this circumstance the opportunity to seek their independence form Spain.
Influenced by the concepts of liberty, equality and democracy proposed by the French philosophers Rousseau, Montesquieu and Voltaire, and by the war of Independence of the United States, they decided to start a revolt.  It was 1810, and their plan was to start the war on the 2nd of October.  Unfortunately, their plans were discovered in early September. The movement was in trouble. They had two alternatives; either abandon their plans, or move faster and start the revolt immediately.  They decided upon the second alternative.
In the early hours of September 16, 1810, Don Miguel Hidalgo, accompanied by several conspirators, rang the bell of his little church, calling everyone to fight for liberty. This was the beginning of the Independence War, which lasted 10 years.

The modern custom is for the people of each town to gather at the main plaza on the night of September 15, and at 11:00 PM reenact the "Shout of Independence." There are booths set up around the plaza where food and patriotic items are sold.

Our Christian school had a booth this year, where we sold food. We have twenty-five families in the school, including on-campus and home-schoolers, and we had very good participation and a lot of fun and fellowship. Check the website for pictures at www.matehuala.org . 

Athletic Festival
A number of students (including Aimee) participated in an Athletic Festival, sponsored by the city government. They all did very well. We're especially proud of Aimee, who participated in the category that included the 60 meter dash, 60 meter hurdles, long jump and ball throwing. SHE GOT FIRST PLACE!

Spiritual Fatherhood
We loaned our church facilities to another pastor this past weekend, for a series of meetings. The keynote speaker was a pastor from Mexico City, Guillermo Martínez, who brought some EXCELLENT teaching. We went last night, and he shared on "Spiritual Fatherhood," exactly in line with what we believe.

There were eight or ten churches represented, over 250 people, and an anointed word. It was   fantastic closing for great series of meetings. 

Thank You
Thank you all very much for your prayers and support. We really appreciate you, and thank God for you. Let us hear from you.

Love in Christ,

Robert and Gail May
185 FM-1538
Falfurrias, Texas 78355
robertandgail@prodigy.net.mx 

Monte Updates:
We hope you are all well.  We are blessed.  We wanted to send you an update of what's going on here in the Mante area.  The new church, "EL PALACIO DEL REY"  is starting to grow.  We have a ladies meeting every Tuesday morning, and some of the ladies from this group have come in.  From that meeting we have had a couple of dinners at different houses, where the husbands of these ladies have been invited.  From those dinners, we have had at least one husband to come into the church.  He and his wife and son are very faithful to attend the services.  We had our first "fun, food and fellowship" a couple of Sunday's ago, here at the house. Had plans to play volleyball and horseshoes, but it rained, so we just had food and fellowship.  It was a fun time.  Last Saturday, we had our first "Church Workday", where we painted the inside of the building.  We had lots of help, ate taquitos for breakfast, and then ordered pizza from the new Dominoes here in town.  We were all worn out at the end of the day, but had a good time working and fellowshipping together. 

Prayer request:
Carlos and Lydia, and the church in Loma Alta
Ladies meeting, Tuesday mornings, church in Mante
Home meeting, Tuesday evening, our house
Home meeting in Xico. Wednesday evening
Midweek Service, Thursday evening, church in Mante
Please pray God would give us the wisdom to do His will.  We love you all, and appreciate your prayers and support. God Bless!