Daniel Nuñez, Ray Call and Dave - The Three Amigos!
On Wednesday, Dawn, Hannah, Ray and I were able to explore Tijuana with Daniel & Yolanda Nuñez. We had a wonderful time! The more time I spend with Daniel and Yolanda the more I love them. They are great servants of the Lord. It’s a real privilege to minister with them.
We explored much of TJ and Rosarito. It was exciting to be back in Mexico. Hannah hadn’t been in Mexico for 12 years, and it’s been a several years for Dawn as well. It encouraged my heart that they enjoyed being there as well. Hannah said it brought back a lot of memories from her childhood.
Hannah enjoying some elote (corn)
Our prayer is that Tijuana will be reached with the gospel. Tijuana is a global city with over 2 million people. It’s exhilarating to see the city, and to get to know it a little better.
There were many positives to being in TJ, and it was great to get some good time with Daniel and Yolanda. I just love the colors, the life, the food, the Spanish, the culture, etc. My friend, Tom Steller says, “Mexico is a part of you, because of all your time there.” I think he’s got a point. It has marked me and my family.
Yet even with all the good things that I love, there are some terrible things in TJ. It was sad to drive along the border fence, and see all the crosses for many people who died trying to cross into the U.S..
The Crosses on the Border Fence
We also saw the women of the street in the light of day. Sex trafficking is legal in TJ. There were big signs on the hotel advertising rooms for $99 Pesos an hour, about $8 USD. Wow, so sad! When I showed my friend, Tom a the picture I took of the sign he said it made him sick. That is an appropriate response.
“O God, that the gospel would powerfully go forth in the city of Tijuana and bring transformation!”
Ray & Daniel on the land where the church will be built with Harbor
One of the many reasons we are enthused about our partnership with Daniel Nuñez is that he is working to see the city transformed by the good news of Christ. I shot some video of Daniel while we were there. I will try to post it soon.
When we were in Rosarito we visited the property where Harbor Church is going to help Daniel build one of the next church plants. They have 11 churches now, and they are hoping to have 15 soon. I think they are working on starting at least two now!
Thank you, Lord for the good work you are doing. We do trust you and look to you to minister in a powerful way in TJ. Bless the city, and use us to be a blessing. Amen!
Hannah, Dawn and Dave with Yolanda and Daniel Nuñez in Rosarito
In His Grip, Dave
P.S. Our ESL training class starts tomorrow on Friday, March 23 through Saturday, March 24. Please pray for God’s rich blessing and protection. We’ve already had some problems with the electricity, so we had to move the location for the training. We have 24 participants coming!
Beyond Borders 
““O God, that the gospel would powerfully go forth in the city of Tijuana and bring transformation!”
Interestingly, I had a word this morning about “transformation” and blogged it. I heard the words, “killing enemies through transformation”….interesting! God Bless you in your work. Shalom
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That’s a good prayer, and it won’t happen without the Lord’s divine intervention.
Dave
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Thank you for opening my eyes to another mission field.
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your welcome – thanks for what you are doing as well.
Dave
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i imagine mexico is a fascinating place to visit
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Yes, hope you get a chance to visit some day.
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Love the hats! You must have a special calling to do what you are doing. My prayers are with you.
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We do believe that the Lord has led us to where we are, and it is exciting to be serving Him on this journey.
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I love elotes locos! Seeing those crosses on the fence is heartbreaking. Sounds like many wonderful things are happening. I’m praying for your ministry.
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yes, it was sad,to see,the crosses. It bothered my daughter. Thanks for the prayer.
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What a fantastic calling, I have a few friends who have been in the mission field. I think it is living life on the edge….an exciting edge!
Blessings
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Thank you for your encouragement. There have been some exciting times, and in many ways we do feel blessed to be on this adventure.
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Thanks for visiting my blog today. I enjoyed reading yours also. May His blessings pour out on your family as you share with others the only prize worth having. 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I pray the Lord richly blesses you!
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I’ve wanted to go on mission but the time hasn’t come for me yet.
I pray for your protection and that God keeps you and blesses the work you are doing there.
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Thanks for your prayers. I hope you are able to go on mission in the future as the Lord opens the door for you.
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