Back to School Plans

School just got out in Burgos and surrounding communities. That means we are preparing for the second of our 3 annual outreaches. The Back to School outreach will be August 16th and we are expecting 200+ kids. We are so thankful for the past help of churches and individuals in sending school supplies. We are again asking for help. Photos from last year's event can be seen at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10022403@N08/sets/72157601944290484/show/

Below is a list of supplies which can be purchased and sent to First Assembly of God Lockart on or before July 20. Another way to help is to send Wal-mart gift cards and we can purchase the items. The cards would need to be received by that same date in order to purchase and transport supplies. Addresses for drop off or mail are as follows:

mail to
Burgos Missions
PO Box 537
Lockhart, TX 78644

drop off
Lockhart First Assembly of God
2715 U.S. Hwy 183 North
Lockhart, TX 78644

visit our contact page for questions or info. http://www.burgosmissions.org/contact.html

Each year this outreach has grown and increased our ablility to minister to the families of the region. Your help is making a difference in Burgos. We are also able to use "lightly" used supplies that are sometimes left over at the end of the school year. If your child, school or church has older supplies that could be useful, please don't hesitate to send these also. Besides the Back to School Outreach, we also supply area Sunday School classes and the Children's Programs of Burgos Missions with various items for lessons and crafts.

School supplies are as follows:
regular paper
spiral notebooks
folders
pencils
pens
construction paper
crayons
glue
pencil sharpeners
graphing paper
map pencils
markers

Rally

The Campana in the plaza ended Wednesday with a tremendous time of prayer and ministry. I was able to get this video as the service started. (check back if video is not loading correctly)

Thank you for your prayers. The first night seemed difficult and "heavy". However, the last 2 services were more than I can describe. Many people received prayer in a powerful way. Many pastors attended and some great things were accomplished towards unity. Several individuals and families were encouraged and ministered to during the extended prayer times. Several people made decisions to follow Christ as their Lord; several were told specific things about their lives and future during prayer. Each night the crowd grew as did the expectancy and joy of those in attendance.

I have seen God do a lot, but this was more than we were expecting and hoping for. God is doing great things in the lives of people here in Burgos. Thank you for praying.

3 Nights of Glory

We are asking you to join us in prayer (and in person if able) for a 3 day Rally in the plaza of Burgos. Arnie, who has been interning with us since the beginning of May, will be preaching and leading the music team. Word of the "Campana" has spread as far as Nuevo Leon, the state to our west, and we are excited about what God has planned for these "Three Nights of Glory".

The past 7 weeks have been very exciting and at times surprising. We have seen the Lord ministering to people through prayer, preaching, and healing. We are well aware that we are unable to see all that God is doing, but what we are able to see has been more than we asked or imagined. We are believing for these services to be life changing for many.

Please pray for those who will attend. Pray for Arnie and the musicians. Pray for all that God has for this place and people to be poured out on them and for Burgos to never be the same. What happens tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday will change the future for many. Our God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Because we are taught that from the Bible, we know He is still working today like He did when Biblical events were recorded. He is healing, saving, changing people and events even today. You are able to participate in what God is doing here through your prayers to the Living God who transcends time and space. Won't you join us? We need you.

There are families here in Burgos that are desperate for help and hope. Children who need love and purpose. It is no different than where you live. We believe God is visiting us here and we are wanting to miss none of what He wants to do.

Thank you and God bless you.

Matt

CCC Mission Trip - pt. 1

Today marks the end of an incredible week of missions in Burgos. The group of 15 from Paris, Texas arrived Monday to work for, minister to, and enjoy the people of the local communities. This is the 5th trip for Covenant Christian Church. The Summer Family Trip is in its third year and the church's relationship with the community is growing as well. The inflatable water slides and jump houses that the church brings have become famous. CCC also visits Burgos during spring break for its Youth Mission Trip.

The evening Fiestas were a highlight of the trip. On Monday, CCC set up its "traveling show" in the Burgos Plaza. With music, inflatables, face painting and more, the neighborhood kids had a blast. The group moved the fiesta to El Charco on Tuesday. The parents in both communities enjoyed the activities as well. The smiles of the children are infectious. We could feel the pleasure of God as we watched the families enjoy a couple of hours away from the stresses and pressures of life.

Child Sponsorship Program - May

In May, 84 children received new outfits from their sponsor families in the United States. The program has grown in every way. We are very encouraged by what the Lord is doing through this partnership of families on both sides of the border.

Children in the CSP also attend "Children's Programs" which include Christian education, music, games, crafts, and other activities. From these programs relationships are developed with the children and their families.

We are so thankful to the many sponsors for their faithfulness and love to these children. God is taking little and making it much. For example, Maritza was not allowed to attend any of the programs when we first began ministering in her community. A year and a half later, she is not only at the programs, but her and her brother, and mother are also attending church services.

Currently 15 children are without sponsors, but are still receiving the monthly help through the general fund of Burgos Missions. For more information visit our website at
http://www.burgosmissions.org/childsponsorship.html
or contact us at childsponsorship@burgosmissions.org

You can see the children pictured above singing at one of the Children's Programs on our homepage... http://www.burgosmissions.org/

The Painted Houses and their Owners

Click on link below to see more photos from the mission trip.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10022403@N08/sets/72157605328747505/show/

Chi Alpha Mission Trip : pt.1

Texas State University Chi Alpha

May 13- 19, 2008

What an awesome group. Their trip included a variety of activities which we hope to share with you in the next few posts.

Thursday and Friday morning were spent painting 5 houses in 2 communities. They included the homes of a widow, a pastor, an elderly couple, our neighbor, and a young mother of 2 whose husband is gone 9 months at a time for work. The Chi Alpha group provided all the paint and supplies for the work which was a huge blessing to each family. It didn't take long for the buzz to spread through the communities that some Texans were in town painting houses.

After painting, the group ate lunch with a couple of the families. It was a wonderful time to build friendships and experience some "new" food. (we won't mention the chicken feet to Kelly) The painted houses serve as a constant reminder of God's love and care to all who see them. A sort of daily testimony that God cares and works through His people.