It has been a busy month since we attempted to complete our mission in Mexico in July. Unfortunately, the drug wars have “hit home” in Nuevo Laredo, preventing us from completing this mission. Kenny and Pastor Felipe’s family were driving in town Friday, July 16 when they ran right into the middle of the violence. Fortunately, and certainly with God’s hand, Pastor Felipe was able to recognize the danger and helped guide Kenny through back streets to escape the violence. At one point, Kenny and Pastor Felipe’s family witnessed the car directly in front of them be violently hijacked at gunpoint.
The drug gangs took over the main highway and Kenny called Shalimar and Beachside members to tell them to NOT enter Mexico and Nuevo Laredo. Pastor Felipe even had to move his family for a while to escape the violence. It is still not safe, and Pastor Felipe has asked for your prayers regarding this violence.
We will eventually return to build the home for Sanjuana Monreal Trujillo, once the violence subsides. We desperately need your prayer for our Brothers and Sisters in Nuevo Laredo.
On a positive note, Kenny was able to work alongside with Shaun Ellis at Dr. Tony Clark’s annual dental clinic at the orphanage. The orphanage is well protected from such violence and gang activity.