Our youth retreat was incredible! We took 62 in total -- 24 from New Life and 38 from Jubilee. We had thought that we would be taking about 50, so we were excited that our expectations were surpassed! The retreat was based on Francis Chans' first four themes of his series "BASIC." We showed the videos to get started, and then everyone divided into small groups were they were talked and wrestled with the theme of that day. It was an incredible experience for everyone, not only the youth, but also for the leaders. The smiles and fellowship … [Read more...]

In September we focused our church activities on families. Jubilee is blessed with many families with young children, and during the year we try to have at least a month of teaching to enrich this area of the church. In a leaders’ meeting at the end of August we asked our leaders about some of the cultural norms that influence the Mexican family. Here are a few of their answers: Women (wives) are responsible for the children Women in most families are responsible for Spiritual leadership Men are responsible for provision for … [Read more...]

Sixty-three people from the Jubilee church met together for a picnic on this year’s Mexican Independence Day (September 16). We met at the national park, El Chico, about 20 minutes into the mountains above Pachuca and the day of fellowship and food was wonderful. Soccer was a major activity of the day but there were also many side activities. Several of the ladies pulled out table games, and the kids enjoyed exploring and climbing some of the smaller trees close to the picnic area. Similar to July 4th in the United States, the … [Read more...]

A JOB WELL DONE! This year’s VBS was a great blessing and opened doors to new families that sent children to this year’s program. The Mt. Pleasant Christian Church of Greenwood, Indiana sent almost their entire children’s ministry staff including Chris Franklin, children’s minister. The Mt. Pleasant group came with the whole VBS program prepared, including props and costumes, while the Jubilee people volunteered as teachers and translators. The combination made for a wonderful week of songs, stories, crafts and games. We were … [Read more...]

After conversations and one-on-one Bible studies, several new believers accepted Christ and were baptized at the Jubilee Church! Please join us in praising God for our new brothers and sisters, and please pray for them as they begin their new life! … [Read more...]

Joy Cronin, missionary with NMSI to Panama, has applied to become part of the IMPACTO Latino team in Pachuca, Mexico. Joy was looking for a team with which she could minister in Latin America and was counseled by the NMSI office to consider the Pachuca Project. She had her final interview with the IMPACTO Board of Advisors at the July board meeting in Cincinnati, and was enthusiastically endorsed to participate with the IMPACTO Latino team. Joy will work with Dee Duggins in the English teaching program and with the Alvarados in the … [Read more...]

Dodgeball, Kickball, Soccer, Nuke 'Em, Four Square, Crafts, and Tacos... This summer's Sports Camp was a wonderful success. The Jubilee Church Plant here in Pachuca and Washington Avenue Christian Church from Texas put together an Sports outreach for kids in a low-income neighborhood on Pachuca's southeast side. Altogether the day camp had 86 kids, almost all of which were from the neighborhood and previously unknown to us. Each morning kicked off with a group warm-up before the elementary school-age kids split off into their groups for … [Read more...]

Each Monday evening is special at Jubilee church. The pastors of the cell groups meet with the elders of Jubilee for a weekly "zone" meeting. We have an extended time of leadership teaching, with different themes throughout the year. In May and June we are working through the book by Frances Chan, The Forgotten God. These teachings about the Holy Spirit have been significant for our cell pastors and complement the current preaching series on the Holy Spirit. Each week we review calendars as well as the weekly study to be taught in the cells. … [Read more...]

The Jubilee Church continues to move forward on the land purchase project for a future building. Through donations from members of Jubilee and from sister congregations in the United States, the church has bought 1167 of the 2000 meters the church will be purchasing. Though we are very excited, we still need more funds to purchase the remaining 833 meters. We have asked our cell pastors to talk with their small groups about fundraising projects that each cell could do to expand the church’s participation in the gathering of funds. The … [Read more...]

On Sunday, March 27th, the Jubilee plant held a special baptism celebration where ten people gave their lives to Christ! A sister church in the city shared their facility with us, and we ate, sang, and celebrated together. Please pray for Armando, Maru, Damaris, Leonor, Kevin, Anahí, Yosemir, Sarahí, Marifer, and Fidel. Ask that their new faith would be deeply rooted and would grow. And join us in praising God for their new life! … [Read more...]