This was my fourth year going to be with & assist a dear friend, who has been meeting with delegates from Latin America for a number of years (and recently the Middle East as well).
In many ways, the NPB is a difficult place for me to really get to know people, due to the size of the event, and the amount of people. [I believe around 4,000 attend the breakfast] But over the last few years a number of friendships have started through this time, and this year I came away with a real sense of having connected on a deeper level with a few of the people I have been getting to know over the years.
There are three areas (and friends in those areas) Ana & I have been praying for since 2006. Chiapas, Mexico (we visited on our Honeymoon), Colombia & Ecuador. We really believe God has a purpose in these friendships, and I ask you to join with us in praying for the State of Chiapas, Mexico (as you pray for Baja California as well), and the countries of Ecuador & Colombia.
The opportunity exists for visiting these places and the friends there, we just don't know when.
What continues to amaze me, is the realization that we are participants in a global work, that spans across all aspects of society, culture, marketplace & economic strata. All of us, who are in the fellowship of believers in Jesus, are connected in this work. Its easy for me to focus on the work I am doing, or what's right in front of me, but I am so thankful for the opportunity to have a glimpse of the diversity in how God is working around the world.
In my continued role as Director of YUGO’s Ensenada Outreach Center, I must confess that this year has gotten off to a difficult start. We have seen a number of teams cancel due to the economy or fear. My natural response to this was to stress about how this could impact the ministry. Sometimes its almost funny, how I quickly forget this is NOT my ministry! This, in turn, takes a toll on my precious wife & daughter. Please keep praying for us.
Another season has begun. I believe this will be a defining year. A moment we look back on and see a major shift in our lives. Yes, its a life long journey, but there are moments in our lives, when the walk becomes a little more difficult; where we receive clarity in understanding our purpose, and who we are called to be. I am so thankful we are not on this journey alone. Ana & I pray for you all, and we thank you for your prayers & support for the work we are involved in. We truly believe we are part of a whole body, connected in spirit & love with you in this global work that we are all a part of. "Forming One Body, Building One Community, Transforming the World"
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Ana, Scott & Naomi Wester
