FBC Jonesboro Missions trip: we just said good buy to the fellows from FBC Jonesboro. They spent 5 days here ministering to the people of Xalapa. We went to the Lost City and had a two day medical campaign along with a futbol game or two & a gospel Presentation to about 55 kids! Then we had a taco shindig & invited all of the unbelieving friends of our youth group. We had 10 show up and that 10 was exactly the ones GOD had appointed to be there. Robby Fowler held an in depth time of Q&A for the Chavos. After it was over we cooked tacos and had a great time of fellowship (for a more in depth report on that story check out below).
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FAT boys: My FAT boys study has been suspended for the last few weeks because of the planning of the FBC Jonesboro trip that has come in to Xalapa along with the fact that we are house hunting.
BTCP: I am in a BTCP study with the pastor & Elders & their wives on Thursday night. We are studying book 3 New Testament survey: Revelation. All Thats about to change I think (see the next point). We have the study at Julio & Ericas house.
Erica: Erica, Pastor Julios wife, Just found out that she has Breast Cancer. They did a biopsy, and then called her into the hospital and then next thing that we know, she had a breast removed, they found more cancer, and we are awaiting the results of that test. PLEASE pray for her. She is 30yrs. Old and has three little girls. Yamilet 9, Abigail 6, & Ruth 3. She is one of Placys closest friends here in Xalapa.
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Church Fellowship: What does it look like in Mexico? Well, we are far from a Mega church, so it looks a bit different than what you would think. Two examples that have happened recently:
Cookin out @ Letys: One day after church, one of the older ladies came up to Placy & I and said that we need to do a carne asada (cook out) for the New year. We all agreed and started inviting people to the cook out the following Sunday. After Church the next week we bought all of the meat and Charcoal, and such and drove out to Letys house in the Country. I cooked for bout 40 some odd people and bout 35 came! It was an Awesome time. We love cookin out for anybody! GOD has blessed us with the ability to serve in that kind of capacity.
USA vs Mexico: This is the biggest event of the year here. The rivalry between these two countrys is so intense. I live for this game. We have beat Mexico the last 10 yrs. When playing in the US. If ya wanna wear out a Mexican ask them about the US/Mexican games! They hate worse than anything than to loose to us in Soccer. Anyway, we had a group of 15 or so Chavos over to the house for the Game. We cooked for them, had good conversation and then, the US whipped them in soccer 2-0! They Hated me! I loved it. I just didnt hoot the second US goal as loud as I could have out of a deep love & respect for my wife! We try and lead the way by example when it comes to hospitality ministry. Or any ministry for that matter. I personally think this is huge if you are not a Mega Church. If not, you will only see the people from Church on Sunday. Believe it or not, this is an extremely difficult thing for the Xalapeno mind to grasp! Why do we need to meet outside of church? we try and host at least two events or dinners or whatever a month at our house, praying that they get it!
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Fox Family: How are we?
We celebrated Logans 6th b-day! He loves futbol (soccer) & we are lookin at him going to a futbol school asap. Los Pumas de Coatepec! We also just celebrated Isas 5th b-day party ! She had a Strawberry shortcake Piñata and she got a pair of walki-talkies! Go figure! She is the little artist of the family. She love building, drawing, and a show called Art attack. Alejandra is 1 yr and 7 months and is still as wild as the day is long! I have nick named her the Apache. She loves shaking it on the table to any Music! My Placy is the Queen of the house! She takes care of the kids & me, she is the school teacher and Chef AND she is discipling two girls on the side! SHE is AWESOME. I love snuggling with her on the couch watching futbol! We still BATTLE with a date night! Almost 8 years & I still havent got it right. I just turned 41.
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Thats all for now,
GOD Bless yall for all you do for us,
The Foxes
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