Tag : Baja

 

There is something about being in a foreign mission field that gives you a deep inner joy.

 

 

 

During my trips to Baja, Mexico, I have been struck by how much pride many parents take in dressing their kids nicely – despite the fact they live is harsh poverty. I love this little girl’s outfit and how the yellow and white makes her look so beautiful.

 

 

 

Sitting by the campfire after a hard day’s work, my son was tuckered out.  I loved just holding him as we sang praise and worship songs by the fire.

 

 

 

My son, Sawyer, meets some nationals in Baja.  As a father, I believe giving your children experience in the mission field is invaluable.  My entire family has been heavily impacted by going on our mission trips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sisters. These girls live in absolute poverty.  Their parents, along with all of the other adults, leave to work in the strawberry fields all day, and the girls are left on their own. Yet, these girls are so warm and fun. Every time we visit Trece de Mayo, these girls run up to us and give us huge hugs.

 

 

 

 

This is Arlo Serrano.  He works at the Department of Human Services in Colorado Springs, and he is the pastor of a Hispanic church called DivineFaith.  Alro is married to a Oaxacan from Baja, Juanita, and they have two beautiful daughters.  I became very close to Arlo during our trips to Baja together.  He has such a heart for the Lord and Christian missions.  You should have seen Arlo during the alter call after “The History of Jesus” play in Baja – he was in rare form as so many came down to accept Jesus as their Savior.  I love this guy.  I hope the Lord will allow Arlo and I to go on many more mission trips together in the future.