Scenes from La Boca

The tiny village of La Boca is nestled in the rugged desert mountains of the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. Its people are strong, stoic and beautiful. Their physical  life is not easy, but their spiritual life is vibrant.

Some of the children working on a Sunday School project.

Showing the finished product.

Lovely, donated quilts we were able to provide to them. Thanks to all who gave!

The ladies choosing their quilts.



Pastor Pablo Hernandez and two faithful men standing on the church steps. Pablo is also planting a church farther up the mountain. Although he is advancing in years, Pastor Pablo has a vision and a heart for outreach.

Weekend in Saltillo - Part 2

We were able to take several boxes full of craft supplies for VBS, provided by a ministry led by Dr. Connie Palm, in Hobe Sound, Florida. Thank you, Dr. Palm, Louise Crouse and other helpers!

The items are very well organized and in Spanish! What a blessing!

Pastor Dolores Hernandez with the new speaker system for which the Saltillo Church raised the funds. We were able to purchase it in the US for a much better price than they could find in Mexico.

Pastor Dolores' daughter, Cynthia, with the VBS visual for the story of Jonah, that she drew and painted. She's very talented and we are praying that she will find and do God's will for her life.

Maria and I eating ice cream with the Hernandez family in the Saltillo parsonage.

Weekend in Saltillo - Part 1

In June, we were able to make a quick trip to Saltillo. We were so happy to see our friends again and visit with the dear people at the church. Here's a picture of Maria holding Deysi Correa's baby, Sofia.

Another baby that is growing up and changing so fast! What a sweetie!

The Sunday School kids singing for the congregation.

Some of the Saltillo church people.

We so enjoyed the pitch-in lunch! Delicious Mexican food! Love it!



Santa Apolonia

The tiny city of Santa Apolonia boasts the traditional park in the center of town.

Pastor Jose Cruz and his wife, Graciela outside their home.

We were able to take them some donated items. In the background is the ladder and lawn mower that Pastor Jose uses to help support his family. These items were supplied by the York, Pennsylvania Bible Methodist Church.

Pastor Jose leading the service.

Maria and I with others in the church.



Dafne Luna Medical Need

Brother Homero Luna has given his entire ministry to the Bible Methodist Church in Mexico. He is an eloquent and effective preacher and pastor. For more than 30 years he has devoted himself to the work of the Lord. Many of his family members are also deeply involved in our Bible Methodist Churches.

Recently, Brother Homero's granddaughter, Dafne, was severely burned, when she pulled a pot of boiling water down on herself. She burned over 30 percent of her body, from her chin to her thighs. Most of her burns were 2nd and 3rd degree and required a lengthy hospital stay, along with special treatments and skin grafts.

We would like to help this precious family with their heavy medical expenses. Any offering to offset these needs would be deeply appreciated. You may send your offerings, marked for "Mexico - Dafne Luna" to:

Bible Methodist Missions
P. O. Box 18128
Elsmere, KY 41018

Special thanks to those who have already given for this need!

Bible Institute - Friends

Rev. Rusty Rundell visiting with Pastor Homero Luna.

Rev. Walt Hedstrom talking with Missionary Steve Stetler and Pastor Dolores Hernandez.

Rev. Hedstrom eating a meal with Institute President Eli Balderas and wife, Isela.

Ministerial student, Juan having a meal with his family. Other pastors are pictured in the background.

More Class Sessions

Rev. Rundell translates for Rev. Hedstrom.

Students taking notes during class.

Rev. Hedstrom teaching his Leadership class.

Rev. Rundell teaching pastors and future pastors.

Rev. Rusty Rundell teaching his class on the book of Romans.