South O' Border

Dear Friends in Christ,

During the second week of January the First Bible Baptist Church ("Filidelfia") was host to a four state regional Fellowship meeting. There were pastors from the states of Tamaulipsis, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi and Coahuila. Also some pastors from Spanish churches in the USA. Dr. Angel Zapata is pastor of the church and President of the North Mexico Border BBFM.

There were over 150 out of town visitors including 75 pastors and full time workers. Bro. Bruce Bell was the featured speaker and did an outstanding job of presenting the Word of God and giving valued instructions to these Mexican pastors concerning their duties as servants of God. The ladies of the church served delicious meals every day to the visitors from Monday night through Wednesday night.

It is time to remind you that in March each year we need to order the material for our 60 DVBS. This is necessary in order to get it distributed in time for the Mexican pastors and worker to study the material and prepare themselves in the large number of boys and girls who attend these Bible Clubs. Once again we are asking you to help us financially. As you know the cost of things has increased. Last year the cost was $3600. With our "book store" discount of 40% we paid $2565. God provided this amount through your generosity. Please let God lead you once again to help in this great need. This material will reach over 10,000 boys and girls with the Gospel. Over 3,000 made a profession of Faith in the Lord last year.

Margie is a very private person. When sick, she doesn't let anyone know. However a 3.3 cm adencarcinoma tumor was discovered in her colon in December. On January 11, successful surgery was performed. Test show that the cancer was completely removed and that the nine lymph nodes are free of malignancy. The tumor had infiltrated the muscularis propria adipose tissue and six months of chemotherapy is recommended. Please remember us in your prayers for God's will to be done.

Beloved we thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and financial support. God continues to bless with souls and disciples who follow the Lord in baptism.

Yours for souls in Mexico,

Lonnie and Margie