friends-family

One day while Jesus was speaking and teaching in a house, he was told his mother and brothers were outside asking for him.

Jesus asked, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" Then he pointed to his disciples and said, "These are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!" Matthew 12

To me this speaks of the supernatural family bond between those who follow Christ as Lord. Two families, family to us in Christ, came to visit Burgos and us this week and I was reminded of these verses because of the closeness I feel to people I rarely see and have known for a short time. It is other-worldly.

Jorge and Martha Maisonet and their three daughters live in Reynosa, Mexico. They lead Iglesia Oasis en el Desierto and Missionary Crusade, a religious association consisting of several churches in Mexico. Jim and Nancy Hester live in Auburn, Alabama with their 4 sons and daughter. They pastor the Tabernacle Church and direct Lamplighter Ministries, a mission organization with works in North Africa, Uganda, and Mexico. Follow the links below for more information.

http://lamplighterministries.org/
http://lamplighterministries.org/subpage.html


The families "stopped by" Burgos (a little off the beaten path) to visit with us for a couple of days and get to know the area. We enjoyed catching up and talking about all the Lord is doing in so many places. We toured Burgos, swam at Los Chorros, and ate ice cream from the Nieveria next to our house. Our family is blessed to have these leaders in our lives as mentors and friends. We would ask the partners and friends of Burgos Missions to remember the Maisonets and Hesters in your prayers.

Jesus said he would never leave us or forsake us. His followers are also called the "body of Christ." I felt the Lord with me and my family this week as we hosted these special members of His body. I am sure someone is feeling the same way about your presence in their life this week.