This is just a short update to say that Mesias is with the Lord. Please keep his family in prayer as they are not believers, and this will be very hard for them. Mesias was a young single guy who really loved the Lord. He served in many ways at the church there in Ibarra. He also worked at our Liebenzell Mission radio station there. He was very active in the youth program and was helping to prepare for the two weeks of camp that are held in Lita every year. In fact he was in Lita helping to paint in preparation for the camps this year when he fell. He left a very good example for the youth to follow. Pray that his testimony will continue to be an impact on the youth, especially as they meet in a couple of weeks for camp.

The Lita property looks great with its new coat of paint, but it is also a sad reminder of Mesias' accident. Please pray for the Millan family, the directors in Lita, as they are feeling the burden of having such an accident happen right there. German had gone to great lengths to rent scaffolding and harnesses so that the painting could be done safely. (The accident actually happened when Mesias had climbed a short ladder from the ground level.)

Salvador is still in intensive care. He needs an operation to remove some of the infection on his pancreas. Lord willing this will be able to happen today. We are also waiting on another 5 liters of blood platelets to show up for him, and the doctors are wanting him to get those before the operation if possible. Please be praying for the Lords timing in all this. Andy and Chrissy have been in Ibarra for the last few days to be close at hand if need be. They are hoping to come back up here to Rio Verde today, and go back out on Tuesday. We are hoping that Salvador's family will be able to responsibly handle the few days we are not there. Some of his sons & daughters are more responsible than others!

Agustin

I haven't heard any recent news on Agustin. I assume he is still recovering from the surgery to close up the perforation in his intestine. Continue to pray for his heart to be softened to the Gospel through this trial. Many of you have seen Agustin in our pictures, as he is one of the fellows that lost both his hands from fishing with dynamite.

Many thanks for your prayers!
Kevin & Kathy Bruce