October 13, 2009
What a difference a few hours on a plane makes. Monday morning I left the cold and drizzle of Oklahoma and made my way down to sunny, balmy, and just a bit humid San Jeronimito, Mexico, the home of STBS, a local seminary that trains students for ministry. Our church, along with many others, has had and ongoing partnership with this wonderful organization.
I have several things to do while I’m here. The main thing is to work on a book I’m writing. The deadline is looming, and I needed to get away for a few days to focus on it. But, I’m also going to be making arrangements for a College/Career mission trip in the area next year. And, I’m going to be sharing a sermon in chapel here at the seminary tomorrow and giving the students a chance to give me some feedback on how I can to a better job of preaching in Mexico. Of course, I’m getting to spend a little bit of time just being around the faculty, staff, and students.
One small picture of what student life is like here. At lunch today, I noticed some chips, gum, and other assorted snacks set out for students to purchase. It raised my curiosity a little and wanting to once again display my superb lack of spanish skills, I asked Omar what it was all about. He explained that the students are raising money for missions. Places like Africa and China. They hope to reach their goal by their Week of Prayer for International Missions in February.
Interesting. While the seminary is a part of our mission endeavor, they understand that they too have a Great Commission responsibility. It is a privilege to partner with folks like that!
Oh, and by the way. Their goal? $25,000 pesos. That’s almost $2,000 American. In just a few months. Seminary students. Some of whom cannot afford to buy their own textbooks. Yeah, think about it.
And yet, the deadline continues to loom. Bless you all. It’s a joy to be your pastor!
Bro. Dave
