Lucy Rose Meek
One Wednesday, May 16, we welcomed Lucy Rose into the Meek family. She was born with a full head of black hair, evidence that she is trying already to fit into the Hispanic culture we are immersed in. Kristen and Lucy and the rest of us are doing great thanks to the support of great friends and family. Please pray for Kristen as she adjusts to being a mother of four!
Serving Hispanics to Christ and Mobilizing them to serve
The launch of our summer trimester last Thursday represents a significant milestone in the ministry of Mission Adelante. Leticia Flores, the first woman to receive Christ through Mission Adelante in January of 2006 has graduated from our English program and is now serving as a volunteer. Though other Hispanics have been mobilized to serve in various ways over the last year and a half, Leticia is the first to take on a weekly volunteer role. It is so exciting to see how God has worked in her life! We are hoping that Alejandro Zarate and Elena Hernanadez will join Leticia this week! Please pray for these new members of our volunteer team to find a great sense of joy in sharing their lives with others.
Discipling Program
This is the year for Mission Adelante to establish a clear pathway for discipling new believers and equip our immigrant friends who have received Christ to invest in others. Last Sunday night we kicked off a thirteen week discipling program that emphasizes one-on-one spiritual mentoring in the foundations of the faith. Seven Hispanic immigrants are participating in this with the hope of 3-4 more joining in the next 2 weeks. Please pray that the Lord would foster a deep desire in these new believers for communion with Him and a passion for investing in others.
Facility Process
We are marching forward slowly and deliberately toward acquiring a facility to house our ministry. Seth Sears has been running point on the inspection process and our board of directors will meet this weekend to discuss these findings. Our closing date is scheduled for July 12. Please pray for our board of directors to discern well our next steps in light of the inspection reports.
Departures
On a sad note, Allie and Allen Arias have decided to end their apprenticeship with Mission Adelante to spend a season investing more intentionally in building a foundation for their marriage outside the ministry environment where the needs of others can become overwhelming. We will miss them personally as well their unique ministry gifts. Please pray for Allie and Alllen as they seek to grow in this next phase of their lives together.
Returns
Earlier this month Megan Schoff returned to the Mission Adelante neighborhood after spending a month in Costa Rica doing Spanish immersion training. We can see a huge difference in Megan's Spanish ability and confidence and we are excited to see how this training will benefit Megan in her roles in Mission Adelante. We look forward to sending the Sears family to Costa Rica in August for the same purpose!
Thank You!
We are tremendously grateful for your love and support for our family and for Mission Adelante. I praise God for giving me the privilege of serving in this way.
In His Grace,
Jarrett Meek
