JUNE UPDATE

Greating Everyone! The weather is getting warmer, but surprisingly not too bad this year. We want to thank you for your much appreciated prayers and support as the Lord continues to unfold His will.

Last month, we asked for your prayers concerning...

• Youth Staff Retreat Thank you for your prayers! We had a great time together. Our meetings we long, but they were more than beneficial! We were able to determine together why we have a Student Ministry—that helps us all get on the same page for why we do what we do--”Reach Out; Reach In; and Train Up”. Also, we were able to talk about our Strategy, how we’re doing and what we need to change. Then, finally we were able to plan the next few months in general for the activities we’ll be having over the summer. I’m excited for what God has in store and looking forward to see the Youth Staff executes the plans with the Lord’s help.
• Student Leadership Retreat Thank you for your continued prayers this week we’ll be nailing down what kind of details we’ll need to work on this next month in preparation for the Retreat. I’m always excited for this time because it’s a great time of reflection on what’s really important. The first thing we’ll focus on is our own personal relationships with God—without that, we are only hypocrites; we might have a good plan and do things well, but...on our own. (July)
• House We continue to save what we can for the hopes of a second story with a couple of rooms and bathroom. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

Follow these links for more..
Jay’s trip to Cangrejo Jay TenBrink took some men up to the mountains to a Cora Indian village to hand out some food to each family. He’s posted about it here.
Salmodiando This was a “Psalm Night” youth event competition; read about it here.
Facebook—if you’re on Facebook, I’d love to get in touch with you!

This month, would you please pray for...

• House We would love your continued prayers and support for this as it will open more doors to have guests stay with us as well as High School Students from out of town. For the past three years, Mily, who will be graduating from High School next month, has stayed with us in the girls’ room. Our girls are growing and it’s getting a little crowded. Please join us in prayer for the Lord’s provision. Thank you to all who have helped us in this area. If you would like to invest in our family, this would be a great way!
• Mazatlán Worship Band This Saturday we’ll be hosting a Worship Band from the Church Amor y Libertad in Mazatlán. We are expecting the Lord to do some great things and move in the hearts of many. Please pray for people to have a meaningful encounter with God. (June 5)
• Dwellings House Build Our church will be building a home for the parents of José Soto (Cheché) who has been part of our Student Leadership for the past couple of years. Since we announced that we were going to build them a home, Cheché’s prayers have been answered and they have been coming to church ever since. Please pray for smooth work, safety, and that the seeds that are being planted in this families hearts would healthily grow. (June 14-18)
• Border Trip We are hoping to make a quick trip to the border (not Taco Bell!) near the end of June. I’m still waiting for my foreign visa to come in in order to go. (June 21--)
• Cofradía High School Graduation Three students who have been solidly involved in youth group for many years are graduating from High School. This is the FIRST generation of graduates ever from the High School in Cofradía which started three years ago. Pray for Mily, Ruben, and Goyo as they endeavor new things in their life. (June 29)

Thank you very much for your prayers and continued support.
As you give, you are investing in the Kingdom of God. This is an opportunity for you to further His Kingdom, thank you so much! Click here to donate.

I’ve been encouraged a lot lately as I listen to Ravi Zacharias’ radio broadcasts (Just Thinking) on the internet as well as spending some time in Josh McDowell’s The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict. We’re continuing to dig into the Book of Mark as well. What are you reading/listening to?

Blessings,
Steve, Geña, Rebecka and Emma Rose Silberman
Missionaries to Mexico
SKYPE: “srsilberman”

Salmodiando

"Salmodiando" was an event at last week's youth group. An English equivalent would be "Activity with the Psalms". The purpose was to encourage the students to get into the Bible and read. The activity was to have them recite, write a song, or use their imagination to present a Psalm in front of a panel of judges and the audience of youth.

It was pretty good. I think we'll be doing this again sometime because there was interest, but not many signed up. Now that the ice has been broken, I think there will be more interest in future "Salmodiando" nights.

Two groups participated and presented two different songs. Ruben and Alfredo presented a couple of Psalms in the form of rap music...

Alfredo and Ruben

while Chuy, Pedro, and Jose Luis presented a couple of songs with guitars and drums, making their own music. One song was in the style of rock, the other was in the style of adoration...

Jose Luis, Chuy, and Pedro

They all did a great job and Chuy's group "After Death" (suggesting new life) won as they did a song to Psalm 101.

Beto Leading Worship

Beto lead worship this Sunday and did an excellent job! We are blessed to have a young adult like him who loves God and is dedicated to doing his best for Him. Bien hecho Beto!

MAY UPDATE

Greating Everyone! We’re excited to share with you about some of the things Lord is doing here. We’ve been able to update our blog with some of the events as you will see below. God is working on all of us as we grow closer to Him and that’s exciting! And it’s always extra-exciting to see God moving as He heals physical ailments as well. In March, when my parents were here, we had a prayer time after the service and María (Pastor Horacio’s wife), asked my mom to pray for a cyst in her womb. She had her doctor’s appointment last week and everything has been cleared up and she testified at church on Sunday of her complete healing in her body. Praise the Lord! Please continue to pray for these requests that God would continue to move. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind.”--Jesus.

Last month, we asked for your prayers concerning...

• Worship Workshop. We had a great time with Pastor Kevin and Brad from Houston. Kevin shared for a couple of days with our worship band some things about what worship is and then on Saturday night we had a special worship service. Lives were touched and it was a great way to help the worship band take another step in the right direction. Here is a link to the short report.
• Dentists. The five dentists that came did a great job the day they were here. Thanks for praying for them.
• Guy’s Retreat. Martin is amazing! This year’s theme was “Overcoming Your Fears.” Everything went really smooth except for a foot injury, but Martin was able to reach out to some guys that don’t come to church. He put together everything...games, speaking, chapel, kitchen, bathroom, and the dormitory. You will be impressed by seeing what he did here.
  

Follow these links for more..
Cy-Fair Youth Team Report I did not have the report done in last month’s update.
Everything Video Our youth group put together the Everything video for a couple of teams this year. Click here to see the video.
Emma’s Birthday
Horseback Riding A friend took me out on horseback the other day.
Hummingbird Check out the Hummingbirds in our backyard tree.
Coffee Plants I’ve got cherries on my coffee plants!
Facebook—if you’re on Facebook, I’d love to get in touch with you!

This month, would you please pray for...

• Youth Staff Retreat Six of us will be taking a day to rethink the Student Ministry and talk about why and how it functions. These meetings normally take place in my office between myself and a couple of interns; this time we’ll be adding three strong student leaders who have shown an outstanding ability to take ownership and lead. Please pray for myself, Luis (Intern Pastor), Jesus (Intern), Martin, Sandy, and Jose Luis and we listen to God’s voice for the future of this Student Ministry. (May 12)
• Student Leadership Retreat We are starting to prepare for our annual Student Leadership Overnight Retreat in July. Please pray for guidance as we begin planning. This team makes up the youth staff as well as students who stand out as leaders in the group. In the past, this has been a very important time where our team forms a bond and connects with one another. We want to give you the opportunity to join us by praying and giving towards this retreat; we need $500 US dollars. (July)
• House We have received a few hundred dollars towards the continued construction of our house. We should have enough for the kitchen upper cabinets and are in the process of looking around for prices. When we arrived in November, we had to repair our roof (almost $1,000) as the house was very wet inside and moldy. We still have plans to build a couple rooms and a bathroom upstairs. Many have asked how that’s going; as soon as the kitchen cabinets are in, we’ll be buying material in preparation for upstairs as money comes in. Please join us in prayer for the Lord’s provision. Thank you to all who have helped us in this area. If you would like to invest in our family, this would be a great way!
  

Thank you very much for your prayers and continued support.
As you give, you are investing in the Kingdom of God. This is an opportunity for you to further His Kingdom, thank you so much! Click here to donate.

Blessings,
Steve, Geña, Rebecka and Emma Rose Silberman
Missionaries to Mexico

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