Write the vision, make it plain...Habakkuk 2:2

Hey everyone! We're back in Lubbock!!! I hope everyone is staying warm this cold winter season! Actually, I was surprised it wasn't that cold up here. Although, tonight its supposed to be back in the 20s. :( Oh well, I'm grateful for the week of nice weather we've had! ;)

We have two weeks left to be here and....
I feel compelled to let you know of some things we desire to take to Mexico and why.
Since we will have a portion of the spiritual oversight of the children we really would like to take some materials that will help us in the greatest way!
We plan to build our puppet stage down at the home and will need some kids music in Spanish and some bible lessons on CD in Spanish to help us teach the children bible verses and bible songs.
Here is s a list of things we have in mind:

• Spanish children's movies (NOT English movies with Spanish sub-titles) on DVD preferably
  
• Spanish children's music and puppet skits on CDs
• Small to medium size hand puppets
• The funds for the puppet stage
• A mid-size CD player
• Crafting items like yarn, craft sticks, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, construction paper, crayons, markers, kid scissors and washable paint.
  

After getting down to the children's home we will a better idea of what we will do on a daily basis and therefore, what we will need.
In May we will come back up here and get refreshed and send out another newsletter, only to return to the children's home thereafter.

If you desire to help with these things listed or with our finances in general please email me.
thebaileys4@gmail.com



Thanks for your help! If you cant help out in a financial way please pray for us! We covet your prayers!

May His grace go with you today!

Step by Step

Well, God has been good to us in this season! We came down here to south Texas for the holiday and my brother's wedding! His new wife, Jessie, is a real blessing to our family! This is an engagement picture of them...We've hardly had time to stop since I was the wedding planner! and of course Christmas was before that and aside of it being a wonderful time with the family, it was crazy as well! In the midst of it all, we've been blessed and encouraged to catch up with our friends here and see God moving in their lives.

-NEXT! - Getting ready for Veracruz, Mexico AND Meeting the Boren family! Billy and his wife, the owners of the children's home, live north of Houston. We'll be meeting them tomorrow night and hope for a great time getting to know them.

Next week sometime we'll head back to Lubbock and prepare for the BIG trip! It will take two full days to get to Veracruz, and of course one day is taken just to get out of Texas!

While in Lubbock we hope to see as many friends and family as we can! Drop us a note and let us know if you'd like to get together!

Prayer Requests:

1. Protection while traveling

2. Financial provision for the trip to Veracruz and ministry needs

3. Continued good health for us

4. God's favor in unexpected situations at the border and throughout Mexico

Thank you so much, dear friend, for your prayers, love and support! May God bless you beyond your expectation and in everything give Him thanks for He alone is worthy of our praise!

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